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Starting 2017

Posted on 3 January, 2017 by doug

Starting 2017 is frustrating as I have a bit of an injury.  My right knee is quite painful when coming down stairs or walking down a slope. Now I know that knees can be quite problematic and as joints go … Continue reading →

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Taking care of your feet

Posted on 26 November, 2013 by doug

Everyone needs good feet – especially runners and cyclists.  It is so easy for any of us to take our feet for granted in spite of the punishment we give them.  Read any book about running and you’re bound to … Continue reading →

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Recovery 4

Posted on 19 June, 2011 by doug

Following on from some blog posts in March 2011 where I talked about my injured hand, sadly I’m still not completely healed.  There’s also been a certain amount of denial on my part. It all started at the end of … Continue reading →

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Recovery

Posted on 6 March, 2011 by doug

I was toying with calling this post “Injury update 3” but I’m feeling a lot more positive than that. Not deterred by my unsuccessful attempt to buy some new running shoes from Arosports after work on Friday, I went for … Continue reading →

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Injury update 2

Posted on 27 February, 2011 by doug

It’s now about 4 weeks since I had that fall.  It has been a period of slow healing and frustration and rising stress levels. Just to recap, I fell over while I was running and I landed by squashing the … Continue reading →

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I’m really needing to run and ride!

Posted on 13 February, 2011 by doug

Here’s a quick update, or perhaps more of justifying a lack of action over the last week or two. My hand Yes my hand, that mishap I had a couple of weeks ago is still causing much pain in my … Continue reading →

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Injured – withdrawal symptoms kicking in already!

Posted on 30 January, 2011 by doug

The photo doesn’t really show the bruising very well but let me assure you it flippin’ hurts! This morning I went for a shortish run prior to a bike ride this afternoon.  While I was out I took a tumble … Continue reading →

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