When the subject matter is running and you are no longer able to run, it’s probably time to shut up !!!
The handful of people who’ve read some or all of my previous posts that have covered thoughts, opinions and stories from my 40+ years as an active runner, may have noticed it has all gone a bit quiet in the past year or so. I’ve been struggling to overcome injuries that probably aren’t really injuries at all – they are just the manifestation of what happens when you get old. Hip and pelvis pain every time I ran went on for over 18 months, and when that started to ease, it was replaced immediately with a knee problem that refuses to go away and which has forced my running to a complete halt 2 months ago. I’m currently awaiting a scan to see exactly what the problem is, so I haven’t completely given up hope of running again, but who knows…
In the meantime, I’ve invested in an electric bike which is getting me a fair bit of exercise – I’m very sparing with using the battery power, but it does make the hills much more fun. I’m also about to go and hike the Welsh 3000s with Andrew, Jack, Iain ‘Pres’ and Andy Howey, so I’ll be in exalted company. With the exception of Jack, our average age is around mid 60s, so it should be a good challenge (especially for the right knee)
Progress report soon (if any progress to report).
ATB. Kim.
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