Unexpected Meeting

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Th 15/03: sunny run, 17K, 1:34 hrs

A medium 12k run was scheduled for today. Usually I prefer to roam the local woods but I wanted to relieve the knee and decided to run along the local Lake Kemnade, a popular place with a flat tarmacced 10-12K lap along its shores (photo: Wiki).

I took a different car park than usual and started into the other direction just because I wanted to avoid to be reminded too much on Tuesday's dreadful run.

Surprisingly after 30 minutes of jogging I came across someBody unexpected - the lady I might have mentioned before. She had just started her long run and - next surprise - did not refuse to be accompanied. No question I turned and stayed for one lap at her side while she concentrated on her ipod and kept a remarkable speed, having in mind that she was on course for 30K. The result for me was that my workout got a bit longer than planned but the knee did not complain, so I felt fine and will think about shortening the Sunday run instead.

You see - life is still exciting.

Inside

Never was it that clear to me that everything what happens happens inside yourself. There can be summer outside, as long as it is cold and dark inside you it is definitely winter. The calender can tell that it was just a day, if it feels to you like a whole year it was a year. If everybody calls it senseless but you feel you need it you will have to do it.

The obvious conclusion is that you only have to change your thoughts and feelings to change the world. But this doesn't make it easier.

On Track

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Tu 13/03: easy run, 9K, 50min

I am still on track of my Just-Arrive-Schedule. While I have to say my first target still is to get to the start on April 22. Once en route we'll see.

This morning's run was the most unhappy one of my life. I am still struggling at lot with changing moods. The good thing is that I react to all these sort of feelings by eating next to nothing. So my weight is fairly close to competition level. Experience advises that it only needs time to heal all your wounds. I guess it will work once more.

Phoenix rising?

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Su 11/03: decent run, 14.5K, 1:23 hrs
week's total: 33K

Is this the start of my come back?

There are those days when you wish to stop your watch to hold the moment forever. Today it was a perfect day like early spring with clear air and warm sunshine.

Coming back after a forced rest of more than 2 months caused a feeling of happiness which made be beaming and cheering along the two laps around the local Lake Hengstey (wiki photo). The compliant knee and the fine weather, the most beautiful lady I know running alongside me: No wonder, that my mood raised to forgotten heights. Even the heart felt like being nearly repaired, certainly leaving a noticeable scar, but this is what life does to us, doesn't it?

To get back to reality: I still place the helpful ice bag onto the knee frequently, but this only as a precaution. Injections are finished so far, but I continue throwing in Glucosamine pills.

Another Fracture

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Thu 08/03: slow run, 10.3K, 58 min

A broken arm was not enough. Yesterday it happened to me that someBody broke my heart. If anybody knows of a technique to erase parts of the human memory would you please be so kind to pass it on to me.

There could be no better day to turn this blog back into a training blog aiming for London Marathon 2007. Today was my first proper workout since December, I am on course of my just-arrive-schedule and the knee is promising more.

Castings

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Tu 06/03: easy jog, 8K, 47 min
Su 04/03: easy jog, 5K, 30 min

Went to another casting this morning. Meaning: I got a new cast again. The doc raised my hopes as he promised I would get "something nicer".


Alright, it is a plastic one now and it is much lighter and more slender. But it is much harder, too. I am no longer able to do most of the ordinary moves, even typewriting is very difficult. I think I will have to prepare it to give me more space.

At least the cast forces a perfect running style. Experts advise to hold the arms bended by a 90° angle. That is what my cast ensures.

The very best news is that I managed to follow my running schedule without any complaining by the knee so far. Next test takes place on Thursday. Just Arrive 2007 schedule

Survived

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Sa 03/03: indoor bike, 60min

The surgery was successful with the additional discovery that the cartilage opposite the broken bone end is severely damaged. The surgeon reported that he drilled two little holes into the bone to enhance the process of healing. Very nice. He added the arm will get fine again at least as I don't need it for running. He is right, that is what I already posted.

This kind of plaster is not the most wanted fitting to be carried while running. Did some easy indoor biking today. Within the cast the arm sweats piglike. I had to remove it (the cast) to let it dry.

The good news is that I will get a light plastic splint which will enable me to take up sports again. The bad news is that it will have to stay at the arm until end of march.