Guest Post: Be Safe ...by Pat Walsh

 * Be Safe *

Hey folks, I hope everyone is safe and well. 

I didn’t run this week but then I think that might apply to most of you as well. Don’t worry about it.

We get these weeks every now and then, so it is important to accept it and don’t put yourself or anyone else in danger by taking a risk. 

Losing a weeks training may be a setback. A fall or an injury picked up could have far longer consequences for your fitness.

If you take a week off in Summer for a holiday then that is ok, so put this week in perspective, it shouldn’t have a major effect. 

'O Wind, if Winter comes can Spring be far behind?'...

It can be hard so early in the New Year when plans are swirling in the head and you are bursting to get going but don’t risk it.

Thanks for all the lovely comments with regards my injury. I may not be running for some time and getting my head around that has been difficult. I’m waiting for specialist appointment to plan a recovery and hopefully it will include the bike, as that will give some decent aerobic exercise and fresh air.

I’m not the first and won’t be the last to pick up a serious injury. It is the head now needs to come to terms with all of it.

I usually run a few days every week and have done since 'forever'. I have never missed an entire month and as of tomorrow I will be 6 weeks off the road. Eternity.

- Adaptations required

Relax, but that isn’t my strongest feature.
Rest, but I don’t understand the word.
Eat less, as I am now burning a lot less calories.
Stop looking at Garmin outputs as that only gives me envy.
Work on flexibility and strength… but until I have a clear picture, I’m afraid to do too much.
Patience, but I had to even check how to spell it ..! 
‘Patience, give me some of that sweet patience, Lord, I will keep my eye on my goal’ … 

- Positives to it all

More time for coffee.

I’m free to cycle on the Midleton - Youghal Greenway (hopefully) so if anyone wants some company let me know.

I’m not filling the washing machine with mounds of dirty wet gear from running.

I don’t have to get up early on Saturday Mornings.

More time for reading. Santa was good to me and I have a fine stash.

Fortune saved on entry fees to races but that will probably spent on more coffees..!

‘Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained.’ ....

Have a lovely weekend and stay safe. The thaw is on the way.

#pwr