Category Archives: injury

Sorry, not sorry

Posted on November 28, 2016 by abradypus

“How’s your ankle?” “Seems fine.  Didn’t mutter at all during last night’s head torch run on the common.” My physio looked at me. “Last night’s what?” I shuffled my feet and tried to look  innocent. “Last night’s head torch run … Continue reading →

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Somewhere in a parallel universe

Posted on September 4, 2016 by abradypus

I was being so sensible.  I was on for a medal in the “most sensible injured runner” category.  I was going to be the poster child for injury rehab, a myth spoken of in awed whispers.  I was going to … Continue reading →

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Rehab like you love it

Posted on August 26, 2016 by abradypus

It’s been six weeks since I rolled my ankle and five since I started rehab, and I’m doing my best to rehab like I love it.  I’ve invested in a tri membership at my local gym which gives me unlimited access … Continue reading →

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What a waste

Posted on July 21, 2016 by abradypus

Lakeland 100 has been my focus pretty much all year and with one misstep it has been taken away from me. When I think of the time that I devoted to learning the terrain: the evenings at pretty much each … Continue reading →

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The picture of G Louise A

Posted on July 18, 2016 by abradypus

There’s a portrait of me in our attic.  It’s in the middle of a monumental hissy fit, has destroyed everything within touching distance and is looking around for more stuff to throw. I’m hoping it finds what it needs because … Continue reading →

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Listening to my body

Posted on February 11, 2015 by abradypus

I admit it.  My ankle does not look good.  The bruising is extensive – impressive and alarming in equal measure.  But the strange thing is that it feels fine.  Not “I’m being stoic and trying to play down the pain” … Continue reading →

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Caught in the crossfire of an intergod spat (featuring South Oxhey parkrun and Coulsdon XC)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by abradypus

“I miss janathon.  Can I invent febathon, so you have to keep blogging?” – Abradysis My training has been going well.  Really, really well.  I’ve missed very few sessions, my base pace has been gradually speeding up and my endurance … Continue reading →

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Recovering, one day at a time.

Posted on May 14, 2014 by abradypus

Thames Path 100 broke me, but the body is an amazing contraption with mind-boggling powers of self-repair, and over the ten days it has been gradually putting itself back together again and preparing for the next great adventure. TP100 +1 … Continue reading →

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Damoclesian swords and idiotic onions

Posted on March 29, 2014 by abradypus

Last summer, when I was injured, I came to the conclusion that my brand of idiocy comes in onion form. Peel off one layer and you reveal another, equally idiotic. Carry on peeling, and you will only discover more idiocy … Continue reading →

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Thank goodness for stress fractures

Posted on March 5, 2014 by abradypus

I am becoming more and more convinced that last year’s injury was the best thing that could have happened to me. Being forced to take a four month break from running made me aware of how much I missed it, … Continue reading →

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