Less running, more walking

Well it turns out it's pretty hard to write a blog about training and racing when I'm not doing a lot of training and definitely NO racing whatsoever!

I have kind of been doing some training. Most of it has been physio exercises - strengthening my hips and glutes to help me get back into full training as well as hopefully avoiding future injuries.
The rest of the time I've been doing short runs and feeling ridiculously unfit whilst doing them! I read some great advice from Lauren Fleshman on coming back from injury - that you shouldn't focus on individual days but instead on weeks, and then you'll see progress. So I've been keeping that in mind, trying to keep positive and hoping that it gets a bit easier soon. Whilst the running is currently tough, the cycling is coming together a bit better and I'm consistently managing 30 mins on the bike at 90+rpm without too much irritation to my knee injury.

The good news is that now I'm able to walk and drive (YAY!) after a really irritating period when both those activities were painful. So I've been making the most of my walking abilities and getting out into the countryside for some lovely walks with my other half.

Exploring the woods in Styal

At the start of a 3 hour trek round Tatton Park (can't wait to run there!)

We've been enjoying the Summer all over Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire & The Lake District. And whilst part of me has been thinking 'oooh this would make a lovely running route', I have actually been enjoying just walking.

Exploring Rivington - made it to the top but tough on my knee

When I'm training a couple of times a day, I don't have a lot of energy (or time) left over for long walks. I think I now understand what people mean when they say the enjoy being injured - it does give you a lot more time to spend with your loved ones.

Tempted to give rowing a go at Lake Windermere

As well as exploring and having some slightly less exhausting adventures, it's also been quite nice to have the odd glass of wine without worrying about getting up early to swim the next day!

When I get back into full training this Winter I'll definitely be trying to get a bit more balance into my training plan to make room for long walks - it is still exercise after all! Though I may be a bit less keen when it starts to snow!
That's all for now - hopefully more training to report on next time.