injury
Back on the start line!
I crossed my first finish line in over three months on Friday – placing first female vet in the Rye Summer Series 5km. It was a long way off my PB, but this was one race that was all about the taking part. Not only because it was my first, somewhat tentative, outing since my [...]
Hip moves
If you are being sidelined by knee pain, try some butt-firming moves! A recent study from Indiana University highlights a link between weak hips (particularly the gluteus medius, a stabilising muscle in the pelvic area) and the condition commonly known as ‘runner’s knee.’ Knee pain sufferers were given hip-strengthening moves twice a week for six [...]
Dog on wheels
Not being able to run brings out the resourcesfulness in a woman desperate to get a fresh air fix and some exercise without doing further damage to an injured foot. So let me present the ‘doggy ride’ trailer: not only does it motivate me to get out on the bike more, it also provides a [...]
Marathon hopes fading
I charged my Garmin after my run last Thursday. The battery is now flat again even though it’s not been on my wrist for 5 days. My running kit drawer is stuffed full and overflowing, because none of it’s in the wash. My training diary pages remain blank. All sad reminders that I am not [...]