Getting back to form
Posted by rubydoo on April 14th, 2008
Dear Cupcake,
I am pleased to report that I walked the dog this evening after work and that i did the 4 mile loop!
It’s the first time I have been out on the loop since the accident. Initially I couldn’t go out because I couldn’t get about. Not only was my left elbow fractured and in a sling, but my right hand was sprained (still might be - but I shall check with the doc on Friday when I go back for a follow up appointment) and I had a bit of a limp where my left leg had taken the impact (seriously - is biking really so much more dangerous than when I was . Or am I just less robust ?? Or is it that I had further to fall ??)
I started back at work last week, but strangely I think I took a bit of a knock to my confidence as well so was a bit apprehensive about taking her out in case she pulled a bit heavily on the lead (she might be the size of a shoebox but she is a sturdy little thing and would easily win in a tug-of-war with a badger, especially if the prize was half a dozen pork sausages)
I digress….
I was a bit worried that I might get halfway round the track and not be able to finish - stuck two miles from home with a couple of dodgy arms and truculent terrier. But this evening the weather was just so gorgeous- like Kristi said in her post about her weekend, it just screamed at you to be outside!!
The sun was out, the clouds were up high and slow moving and as we made our was through the park there were birds singing, trees coming into leaf and there were lots of families out walking, people on bikes and out jogging, alongside dogwalkers like me. It was such a nice way to pass the time.
Granted it took me a good bit longer than usual but I am glad I did it - I enjoyed being out in the fresh air, and I feel like now I’ve been out once I can go out again tomorrow. And the next day. And the next day…..