Injuries

9 days ago I had a little trip on Byres Road. I saved myself by sticking my leg out followed by a number of teeny steps to balance myself - all instinct. I felt no pain so continued on, finishing with the usual proper stretching. It was actually a good run- I didn't spend it desperately wishing for it to be over for the first time.

That was the last time I ran. Down from 3-4 times a week to nothing. I had a pain the next day, which has gradually awakened a long-dormant sciatica *sigh* I'm getting frustrated, desperate and irritable not being able to run. I don't even enjoy running - which makes this challenge so much harder. It's been an uphill struggle to even reach this level of fitness. I came 356 out 361 runners in the 5k parkrun a couple of weeks ago and, for me, that was an amazing achievement.

The thought of going backwards and having to climb that mountain again is demoralising. The thought of the weeks until the marathon relay ticking away and me being inactive makes me panicky. Constantly being in pain makes me irritable and sorry for myself.

I'm trying to be mindful of the fact that these are the kind of issues that people with MS face everyday, and there is often no end to these issues depending on the type of MS they suffer.

First available sports physio appointment this afternoon. Here's hoping he has a miracle cure for me. I've been doing strength exercises and sciatica exercises I found on a NHS website in the meantime.

Elaine