Why oh why July?

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Look, I don't know why.

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Actually, I do know why.

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Well then.

It appears to be the season for running injuries, and I have one to report, though it belongeth not to me, gentle viewer. No, I regret to inform that Mrs MLCMM has had an altercation with a vicious tree root whilst out on a run which resulted in the tree shrugging off a small graze whilst Mrs MLCMM unfortunately returned home with a badly busted humerus, which seems a completely inappropriate name for a bone when it is painfully broken.

A trip to the ivory-towered orthopaedic surgeon today resulted in mixed blessings - thankfully no surgery required, but full recovery will take 3 - 6 months! Needless to say, nor will there be any running for her for a few weeks yet. I may have to step into the breech and complete her runs (and maybe even mine) for her.

Indeed, a proper return to proper running for myself is well overdue, despite the wonderful delaying tactics and convenient excuses that the World Cup, Tour de France and Wimbledon have thoughtfully provided. Apart from rapidly disappearing excuses, the other really good news for me is that after this current batch of night shifts, I have ten whole weeks free of the beasts, and thus a chance to recover from sleep deprivation and a serious return to some semblance of a training programme.

The big question is whether there is sufficient time to recover my training sufficiently for the Sydney marathon in September. I have to say at this stage it's looking unlikely, but we'll see what the next two or three weeks brings. The priority however is regaining my own health (which largely revolves around regaining a useful sleep pattern) and nursing my better half back to full health.

Interesting times, indeed.

[Sweder]

Horrible news. Please pass Mrs MLCMMan our very best wishes for a swift(ish), trouble-free recovery. Tis the season ...

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Cheers Sweder, will do!

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

It's hard to be positive at the moment. No sleep = no running. The September marathon now looks completely hopeless for me and even the 14km City to Surf in four weeks time is doubtful.

Hopefully I'll have something more positive for you soon. The good news is that I'm done with night shifts for the next ten weeks (thanks to my doctor writing a stern letter to my employer), so I may be able to get back into a regular sleep pattern.

Once sleeping again, I should also be able to run again. Here's hoping...

[Bierzo Baggie]

Hope the health issues sort themselves out soon MLCM. I've just been talking to a friend who has been working nights for years and has never really got used to it. A bit like the sailors who still get seasick from time to time?

[suzieq]

Those trees will get you if you don't watch out! Wish Mrs. MLCMM a quick recovery. Just when she was getting into the running thing.
And hopefully your life gets back into a normal routine. It is amazing how sleep (or lack of it) plays such a big role in how our body functions - both mentally and physically. Take it easy and enjoy getting out for your runs.

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Hope the health issues sort themselves out soon MLCM. I've just been talking to a friend who has been working nights for years and has never really got used to it. A bit like the sailors who still get seasick from time to time?

A colleague of mine, now retired, worked permanent night shift for 27 years. Now, two years into retirement, he still can't sleep at night.

It's bad!

Still no running here to report, although I am sleeping better in recent days, so the running has to kick off again soon.

Very soon!