Downer.......

Well, I know that writing the blog means you have to share the good times as well as the bad but I didn't want to have any bad times to share so early on in our training......

But, I haven't walked today....

I had a problem with my right knee yesterday......it seemed to almost "give way" a couple of times as I was wandering around the house, with sharp pains across the knee cap.....oh no. Even hubby noticed that it was a bit swollen. So, I paid a visit to the Boots' pharmarcist & she thinks it may be a strain & recommended a knee support & also ideally to take some anti-inflammatories & rest but that if it wasn't better on Monday, to go to the doctors...

Luckily, I have those pills from the other week when I had the problem with my feet, so am taking those regularly. The support is making a difference & it is better today. I will see how it is tomorrow & also as I will be working so will be more mobile.

But.......

I am feeling a bit low.

I managed the training last year with no problems other than the usual worries about whether I could manage the 26.2 miles & even got over "my wall". Yet, here I am, in February & already having injury worries........I know I have to keep positive & I am really trying hard to & I am sure I will be fine.

Tracey has suggested that I look at my diet & see if I am missing out on anything that could help. This has got me thinking & I know that I could eat healthier (must also try to cut down on the alcohol!!) (am I carrying too much weight?!) so have decided that this is my target-thing to do this week. I'm also going to get jiggy-with-the-juicing as I'm sure that will help. I did juice a lot towards the end of the training last year & it helped then so am sure it will help now.

We were planning to start doing a second walk each week on Wednesdays, starting from this week but that really depends on how my knee is. If we do, it will be more of a leisurely short one. If I can't walk, I may go for a gentle swim....I really don't want to go too long without exercising but am sensible enough to know that I must rest until I am fully recovered or else I will only do more damage & that would be awful.

So, there we go. Just have to get that positive mental attitude back & all will be well......
xx