Foot power.

GrannyJen · Apr 11, 2017

Non-existent :sad

Apparently I've broken a small bone in my foot.

Albert may have to wait until April 2018 to be support vehicle at the VMLM

Hotel California · Apr 11, 2017

Oops , not so good .
Wish you a good recovery...

GrannyJen · Apr 11, 2017

Thanks Wim x

A little gutted right now. Three months of hard training then a slip on a rock whilst walking my dogs along the beach. Seeing a foot and bone man tomorrow.

WelshGas · Apr 11, 2017

Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Murphy's Law strikes again. :headbang

GrannyJen · Apr 11, 2017

WelshGas said:
Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Murphy's Law strikes again.

Thank you Paul. x

It's not over until the whistle blows and that's not until 6.15pm on the 23rd but at this moment I can't even get a shoe on so not good, but hey-ho, who knows

Velma's Dad · Apr 11, 2017

GrannyJen said:
Seeing a foot and bone man tomorrow

I first read that as rag-and-bone man, then thought I hope it's not as bad as that. But hope you get some good news anyway.

RICE RICE baby meanwhile...

GrannyJen · Apr 11, 2017

Velma's Dad said:
I first read that as rag-and-bone man, then thought I hope it's not as bad as that. But hope you get some good news anyway.

RICE RICE baby meanwhile...

RICE with cherries

and.... once the medical professionals have finished shaking their heads and giving me the "4-6 weeks" bit I can start playing with moleskin tape and buddying two toes together.

owen_h · Apr 11, 2017

Fingers (cant do toes) crossed that any swelling will reduce enough to get shoes on and the tape will give enough support. VMLM will let you defer to 2018 due to injury so dont risk long term damage though.

T6 CFO · Apr 11, 2017

Runners rule number 1. Do not run when you are injured. I have broken this rule which is why it is now rule number 1. If you can defer it will be even better as you will have good motivation for the next year with a target at the end.
Good luck

Mike

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SprintGT · Apr 11, 2017

GrannyJen said:
Non-existent

Apparently I've broken a small bone in my foot.

Albert may have to wait until April 2018 to be support vehicle at the VMLM

Sorry to hear of your injury GJ, hope you are not hors de combat for long.

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GrannyJen · Apr 11, 2017

T6 CFO said:
Runners rule number 1. Do not run when you are injured. I have broken this rule which is why it is now rule number 1. If you can defer it will be even better as you will have good motivation for the next year with a target at the end.
Good luck

Mike

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I agree Mike. In normal circumstances. This is not normal. I will know tomorrow when the bone man gives me all my options. I do have Berlin in September to look forward to but.... well, always a but.

Not a good day today.

GrannyJen · Apr 24, 2017

I have been a bit quiet these last couple of weeks whilst I wrestled with this painful problem.

Yesterday I finally resolved it

Jabberwocky · Apr 24, 2017

Excellent, congratulations. Very much worth the effort and dedication. :thumb

Amarillo · Apr 24, 2017

GrannyJen said:
I have been a bit quiet these last couple of weeks whilst I wrestled with this painful problem.

Yesterday I finally resolved it

View attachment 20981

Brilliant.

Well done.

CYCLOPATH · Apr 24, 2017

Well done granny jen.....what an achievement

GrannyJen · Apr 24, 2017

I think a lot of thanks also go to the St Johns ambulance crew at mile 18 who changed all my dressings and slapped on another load of bio-freeze to keep me going. Brilliant work people, unsung hero's at so many public events.

CYCLOPATH · Apr 24, 2017

Ouch.......
I ran London,,,,,,just once, and despite a years training ended up with a blister the size of my fist on my instep.
I was one of those funny folk almost crawling over the line,,,,,but, like you, I finished

GillianC · Apr 24, 2017

GrannyJen said:
I have been a bit quiet these last couple of weeks whilst I wrestled with this painful problem.

Yesterday I finally resolved it

View attachment 20981

WOW - very well done. That is an achievement without the injury but with it....you are a very determined lady.
Watched the TV coverage yesterday and some incredibly inspiring stories. Excellent @GrannyJen

WelshGas · Apr 24, 2017

Well Done. :thumb

Verity · Apr 24, 2017

Brilliant! Well done.

Walrus · Apr 24, 2017

Well done. You can drink again now!

marchugo · Apr 24, 2017

You're standing in a fine tradition, Jen, well done. First woman running the London Marathon with a broken foot bone, which reminds me of this:

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19007438

Watch at about 4'00 minutes. Historical moment.

Regards from Amsterdam,
Marc.

GrannyJen said:
Non-existent

Apparently I've broken a small bone in my foot.

Albert may have to wait until April 2018 to be support vehicle at the VMLM

GrannyJen · Apr 24, 2017

marchugo said:
You're standing in a fine tradition, Jen, well done. First woman running the London Marathon with a broken foot bone, which reminds me of this:

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19007438

Watch at about 4'00 minutes. Historical moment.

Regards from Amsterdam,
Marc.

She is one of my great heroines of history

Thank you for that video x

DM · Apr 24, 2017

GrannyJen said:
I have been a bit quiet these last couple of weeks whilst I wrestled with this painful problem.

Yesterday I finally resolved it

View attachment 20981

Amazing - well done. So pleased you were able to do it.

larrylamb · Apr 24, 2017

Well done Jen, great achievement.

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Jabberwocky

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