"Dynamic hip screw (DHS) or Sliding Screw Fixation is a type of orthopaedic implant designed for fixation of certain types of hip fractures which allows controlled dynamic sliding of the femoral head component along the construct. One common use is internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures of the femur." (Wikipedia 2017)

Kind of says it all, what I at first thought a simple hip flexor issue, turned out to be a complete ( non displaced)  fracture of the neck of femur. The next sentence of the wiki explanation reads " often found in older people". 

So has the last 20 odd years of racing and diets and low body weights, endurance events finally got me? Probably and although I certainly didn't see this coming yet, my young bones are shouting at me to help them out of a stick situation and it's time ( for the next few months) to listen to them...

I'm looking at a reasonably long recovery period, with help from our amazing NHS services I should make a full recovery and be back running hopefully next year. 

Currently I'm doing a lot of sitting on my arse and this is the way it has to be for a number of weeks. ...suck it up chuck!!

Am I in a happy place...No, but it's not forever, I will still get to live life after recovery and get back to them hills. 

Wow...its been a while

So since the last post, fricking loads has happened...ran across wales with my mate rach, entered the spine mrt challenger, got my cape wrath kit sorted, got over my disappointment with Aven, got plantar Faciitis, recovered, worked like a dog,dogging :)  Alfie got mega ill, had surgery, now recovering #luckydog. Ran injured, ran again with taping, got a pain, kept running, fed myself drugs...now on crutches.....lesson learnt!!!

Got 4 weeks to recover, no training,going slightly mad, but keeping up with upper body stuff in the gym

Also on a gym programme, upped my training, got some PT advice

Life is too short...who knows what os around the corner...#dowhatyoulovenow #getoutside #dostuff

Wow :)

So my first over 40 mile run (since May) complete...and a success! I can walk the following day:) Thonk maybe the stopping for burger and chips halfway helped..I have a new event strategy!!

Back from a great SARDA weekend on DArtmoor. Aven passed her/our indication test, finding 4 blind bodies and showing me where they lay in the woods with a dramatic "woof" , very proud of her and her progression to stage 2!

Lots off work ahead of us now, playing with the big boys and girls! Time for me to start working, learning how to give her the chance and confidence to perhaps become a SAR dog.

 Not sure how we will progress, the journey is certainly full of emotional highs and lows, many hours of training, depends whether I am strong enough to ride the storms and finish the challenge, whether Aven has the innate drive to work; whatever the outcome, love time with this girl.

Celebrating a 44th year

A little R&R for the #adventuredog team #cornishsummers #calstockboatyard

First back to back 102 km over 2 days

Packing light, critical for trying to anything that resembles running...or lets be honest wabjabbing.  Think I (nearly) got my kit  down to the minimum kg I could with the kit I owned, perhaps a lighter tarp and a more comfy sleeping arrangement would improve the experience.

Kit ready for re-packing in Salomon 15 and room to spare; will have to weigh it next time!

So I waited until the weather looked a little more settled and set off for my first longer back to back. 40km  to a campsite and a huge burger and chips!! Then a surprising 51km back....knees good, warm, but suffered less and just nursing one blister which I am told is due to my shoes!! All good.....lets keep training #longroadahead

So, way too hot for doggies and long runs this weekend, so instead I left them at home to chill with their doggie friends and hit my first back to back session....lets catch a train and run back :)....40 miles done, but well toasted in the sun! #training #learningeveryday #hydration #getoutside #dostuff #h2adventures

Sometimes, you are that sheep on the wall....at others, you're just stuck in the garden wondering whether you should jump....
 #Minions #Bodminmoor #lovecornwall

Not a bad place to be....tonight's run became a paddle up river....well who wouldn't?

So this weekend we spent 3 days with Sarda on Bodmin Moor. Aven and I are making steady progression with the find sequence, although its a 2 steps forward 1 step back kind of task. Lots of learning for me and her and her little furry head must hurt with all the thinking...Loving this opportunity to work my dog, we'll just keep plugging away :)

So the weather is doing its best to put us off....but you can't keep an #adventuredog out of the woods. #lovingit #wetandwild #justkeepthrowingtheball. 

Back to training this week, time on legs, back to the gym and some more mindful eating and drinking habits. 11 months and counting to my next big challenge and its going to take that long to get my body and mind ready!!! Luckily my training partners are well up for the challenge too....#reliable #lovemyfurries 

Just spent the weekend with these 4 fur babies, took them to walk paths and trails they probably have never seen before,  much sniffing, much mud, much snuggling . Had a lovely review from Donna and Keith. #dowhatyoulove #waggytails #h2adventuredogs

Just a reminder you should go for stuff 100% #adventuredog

Doesn't matter what the weather throws at you ....put on the right kit, get outside, get dirty, get happy!!
 :) #lovingit #Adventuredog|Calstock #getyourtowelsready #dirtydog #waggytails #dirtytrails

Rest is as important as the exercise....taking notice of these guys #bestrong #adventuredog

I once read that "A dog should have an adventure everyday!!!) That simply means leaving your home, your garden and venturing out into the exciting world of smells and activity.

We are spoilt for choice here in calstock, an hours run can take you through a world of woodland exploration, moorland journeys, riverbank views and quiet country lanes...I love it and I love the fact that I can almost see these dogs smiling!

So the sun shone and the tongues came out, a third run out for these two girls, def needed to go further than the usual dog walk! so plenty of running and squeaky toy games they came home happy and tired, just what a dog should be...

A day off for the #H2adventuredogs, but not for the H2legs. Heavy after a leg night at the gym, but happy to be dodging showers and travelling by foot to share tea with friends....#lovelife #getoutside

A trip up the back of Kit Hill this afternoon, the sun shone and the frost nipped; but the exploring is always there for the taking, old mines, quarries and evidence of industry past... a slight detour on the way home, but that just meant more running and sniffs!! #H2adventuredogs #Dog Running| Calstock

The H2 Crew checking out the new transport....Crash tested,lockable, waterproof duvet bedding and just enough snuggle room for two tired out -post run dogs. #itsadoglife #peaceofmind

#Adventuredog is here!

If you need someone to run your dog now and again, or think it's about time you treated that pooch to a Moorland or Woodland adventure....get in touch. I'm fully insured and have plenty of dog running and walking experience.

1hr run (average 3 miles)  from £10

30mins run (average 1-2 miles)   from £5

Longer adventure days (includes transport, 2-3hr run/walk, snuggles and return max 2 dogs)   £20

Overnight stay housesit/dogsit  from  £25

Additional £5 per dog for the hourly run and overnight care
Additional £3 per dog for a 30min run


To get in touch send me an email  H2adventuredog@gmail.com
                                               

Morning from the valley...a great place to run, walk and start a #miniadventure. Just putting together some dog running routes for the new H2 #adventuredog venture.