Normal Transmission Gets in the Way

Tuesday´s great plans to go to Bodyworks and then to the pool were kiboshed by a) the car park being full, b) the street behind having no empty parks, and c) me finally twigging before I spent any more time looking, that I´d forgotten my sneakers anyway!

I headed home and went for a run instead - nowt like preparing for a run by going for one. It was only an hour, but just over 6kms, incorporating Wilton bush, Johnson´s Hill, and a couple of rainbow lorikeets.

Getting back onto the final flat section, I automatically went into the multi-sport trudge - slightly hunched over, small steps, covering the distance but at no great pace. However, deciding to push a little harder (I was running late), I stood tall, unfurled my shoulders, expanded my gait and discovered it was actually easier to run at that faster pace - I´ll make a runner yet!

Once back, I did a very quick change and headed off to see my weekly tormentor (and physio) Libby.

Despite the extensions and strengthening I´d put in, my back is still very stiff and referring pain into my hip. Generally it´s getting better, but because my left glute is weaker than my right, I´m not as stable as I should be through my back, so it holds itself tight to prevent further injury.

And I´m ignoring the recurring discomfort in my left ankle....