Run For Home

Hello again my lovelies,

I hope you've all had a good week and that all is well with everyone who reads this.

It's been an interesting week what with one thing and another but I feel I have achieved a lot. On Monday I went to visit two dear friends who I don't see as often as I'd like. I got to know Heather and Michael many years ago when I first started doing care work and we have stayed in touch ever since. Whenever we meet, I spend an awful lot of time chatting and the time goes so quickly. Whenever I leave them I always feel guilty for talking too much! But they are a wonderful couple and it is always a joy to see them.

Tuesday saw me with Sam in the evening. Last week he was under the weather. This week he was on very fine form and back to his usual cheeky self.

Thursday was an early trip to the physio as I have suprastinatus tendonitis ( I think that's how it's spelled) in my right shoulder which has been causing me grief for a number of years. I am on session 2 out of 5 and already there is an improvement which is fabulous. I no longer wake up with pain in my shoulder and I have more painfree movement in it. Hopefully this will mean that I won't need to have cortisone injections. I worked a night duty last night and I am working this weekend.

Exciting news of the week....I won a prize!! I have a voucher for a dinner, evening meal and breakfast for 2 in a hotel in Windsor with full access to the spa and all it's facilities. No time was wasted and you will be pleased to hear that our night away is already booked and I can't wait!

Back to the business of this blog though and the my latest running experiences. Last Sunday saw me run 5km. I had been swimming the day before and my knee was a bit tender so I stopped running at exactly 5 km so as not to do any unnecessary damage.

 Then, to give my knee a rest, I didn't run until Wednesday when I set of with Harvey in tow to the Hogs Back. I jogged 5.16km but I had to pause the running several times to go off in search of my stupid dog. He went off for a good 5 minutes and I have to admit to being a bit worried when there was no response to my constant calling of his name. Eventually he appeared through the undergrowth, face covered in mud and looking delighted to see me. I have no idea where he had been or what he had been doing but he was looking decidedly pleased with himself. I finished the run with Harv on the lead running along beside me.

Today I  ran again at the Hogs Back and again with Harvey. My left knee is feeling a bit strange these days (I had surgery on it back in January this year) and I am trying to be sensible. Whilst being aware of any symptoms, I am determined not to stop running....which I am adamant that I won't do and I don't think will happen. I have an appointment at the local hospital next week and I will see what the consultant says. My knee isn't painful and isn't made worse by running but it feels swollen inside and occasionally twinges.Anyway, with my dog dawdling behind me, I set off on my run. I had to keep a close eye on my running buddy so my time wasn't great but I managed another 5.25km which I am delighted about. Out of my last 6 runs, 4 have been 5km plus. That is a great improvement for me and proves that my stubborn streak and my determination are getting me the results that I am looking for.

I may not run again until Monday but if I wake up full of beans on Sunday with a need to go for a run then I will. However, tomorrow sees me working until 2pm and then a family get together in West Sussex which I'm really looking forward to. Sunday is our wedding anniversary...24 years which I find unbelieveable...and we are both working so we will celebrate it another time. AND Glastonbury tickets go on sale on Sunday and I am desperate to get my hands on them. Last year I spent all morning trying to get tickets and was not successful. I really hope that this year will be different. Fingers, and everything else, crossed.

By the way, for anyone who is concerned about my lack of name checks for Charlotte, she had to take it easy for a while because of shin splints. She is a hardworking mum of two and I have no idea when she finds the time to run but she does. She is back and running 5kms this week too which is fabulous.

Wishing you all a peaceful and relaxing weekend.

A xx