New Years Eve. According to Strava I logged over 1200 miles. Mostly all running but some walking in there too. The last 4 weeks have seen no running occur as my ankle finally gave up during the Clonakilty Marathon at the end of November. I don't like writing too much about it but the bottom line is that I pulled out at 19 miles or 18.5 miles. I'm not actually sure as the garmin had died and there was no mile markers anywhere on the route. It was impossible to put any weight on it and I was reduced to walking with a limp. The problem dates back to a old fall in 2016 but I had rolled it a couple of times in September. After most long runs when I was training for DCM it was very uncomfortable and I would be walking for a limp for the day afterwards. At mile 20 in DCM it proved to be a issue but it become a real problem during Clon hence the DNF (my third since 2020 ). I couldn't have walked or jogged the last 7 - 8 miles in a way I used to be able do before Very disappointing and bitterly so.
I went to physio a week later and he diagnosed a ankle sprain and issue with the Achilles and calf muscle. In layman's terms it's knackered from over use. I have been doing my prescribed exercises reasonably regularly.
I have done 7 days of walking and running these last week but beyond that the enthusiasm or interest in running isn't great. I am enjoying the Christmas break and like in 2013, 2018 and 2019 the running thing is not doing a lot for me. I am sure that will change but best not to force it.Eating wise I am doing all the bad things very well. On the scales yesterday I was 94.1 kg, around 2kg heavier than this time last year. For DCM I was 87kg.
I have entered DCM 2024 so that will be in the back of my head. In terms of 2023 I did complete one marathon and a few half marathons plus 3 ten mile races and 3 four mile races but injuries and illness had proved disruptive. I'll play the waiting game and let the mind and body recover in it's own time.
