Well after what seems a lifetime plus more I've finally rejoined the outdoor running brigade. Today was the final day to take up my therapist's challenge of running outside before my next appointment which is tomorrow - Wednesday.

The object of today was just go out for very short while, just to lay the ghost of the 6th September finally to rest and prove to myself I'm still capable of running. Wanted to do this on familiar ground so had arranged with Sarah to come with me just to reassure me & be there just in case.

With the wind blowing a gale..and light rain falling we set out on what would just a 2 mile run or in Sarah case a 2 mile bike round around the village. From the first steps all the fears that been with me for the past 79 days just suddenly vanished. There was a spring in my steps and felt real good from the off. For what's it's worth it did just over 15 minutes but today was just getting back into something that I now know I have dreadfully missed these last 3 months.

Sarah rode either behind or with me the whole way so she could have a look my style and she very impressed with what she saw. I just felt I was very heavy at times with my feet. Maybe that due to running on treadmill alot recently. But overall it did go better than I thought it would. Had visions for giving after a short while.

Hopefully things are finally moving in the right direction, these last few months have seen some terrible lows. But thanks to a wonderful team of people who just refused to give up on me I've made huge strides forward in getting back particularly into the running mode. The only slight cloud on the horizon is that the injury to my hand maybe more serious than at first thought. The wound is fully healed and the bandage is now off. But there is nasty lump which whilst not painful is causing me some discomfort particularly if any pressure is applied. Possibility that I may have chipped a bone so off to see my GP tomorrow morning for her to assess it. Got this horrible feeling an trip to x-ray dept may be on the cards. Had hoped there was no need to involve my GP but she's the only one who can fully assess any damaged done.

Today was a small but very significant step towards getting me to that start in HL. Will now slowly build up the distance and more important the confidence. But we will be there.

Tomorrow taking my mum to the theatre in Manchester. Looking forward to that and then on Friday going to see and meet my favourite singer in Bury.Thursday and Friday daytime will be gym class time. Then on Saturday we are having a tree planting ceremony in memory of my Dad. So overall a very busy week. Hopefully find time weather permitting do another run outside.

Take care if you are running outside. I only went today because of the deadline and it was a bit blowy and wet.  

John

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