That dodge knee

When you get older it's less about the training and more about injury management - Old Dublin runner




Achilles had his heel, I have my knee. It is holding up but remains a constant threat.

I mentioned I had a weak right knee previously and at the start got advice from a physio. Well so far so good. I am doing the strength building exercise, only running on grass and the ice pack works wonders, even better that the "magic sponge and water" from my GAA days.

I realise from talking to other runners/GF6 participants that everyone has a dodgy something; back, ankle, hip or knee and that you recognise the weakness and prepare accordingly. No excuses.

This is a life lessons that Gael Force West is pressing home. We all have weakness in our character and by recognising it and taking action is the only real solution. Just like a weak knee it will probably require special attention or even radical action to avoid further problems. It is also possible that it will never truly be cured only the impact reduced.

Now this procrastinator needs to get back to his family accounts, but wait, what is this article cadence breathing that looks so interesting.......