6 WEEKS FLAT OUT - AN UPDATE

My back first started to give me a problem on Monday Feb 13th, and that morning, feeling as if I has trapped a nerve, I did't go for planned run, hoping that I could make a run the following day, which wouldn't make a big difference in my plan for Santiago.

Move forward 6 weeks, to March 27th, today. I should be tapering for Sunday's Marathon. Instead, I spent the morning at the hospital, having further X-Rays on my back, and an ultrasound, they ruled out pregnancy, as they wanted to check the kidneys (no problem there). I am still flat on my back 23 hours a day, find it very tiring to stand for any length, and almost impossible to sit down, as the problem lies in the lower back, right where you bend to sit down. The actual disc is out of place at the front of the vertebrae, hence the deep-set issue of the problem. I have a change in medication, although all that does is bring down the inflammation for a few hours - easing the pain. Another two weeks of bed, interspersed with some walking, using a medical corset to keep me upright.

So, there you go, I am a crock. I have no idea when I will be back active. To be honest, I don't know when I will be back walking properly, let alone running, but one thing is for sure, I WILL. Watch this space...........................................

Well, That's another Comeback thwarted!

You may have noticed the lack of posts in February, and no updates on my progress. That's because it all came to a grinding halt on Feb 12th. Followers of my Facebook page will know, but in simple terms, I slipped a disc... Obviously this has left me laid up on my back, injections, painkillers, MRI's, X-Rays, the lot, and I will be laid up for at least another month. I have no idea when I can get back running, walking would be nice. Happily, it is getting easier, the first week was very difficult for me, and for Nurse Paula who is looking after me, above and beyond the Call of Duty.

I will try and post an update as to when I can commence my recovery. Obviously, I won't be going to Santiago next month, and I can't make any future plans until I am fully recovered. On the plus side, my weight is down to 82Kgs now, an amazing 16Kgs lighter than January 2011, and a great drop this year as well. I was aimimg at 80Kgs for Santiago, so I can still work on that, which will stand me in good stead when I do start running again - and I will......