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Friday 29 March 2013

Scotchman's Creek Trail


Over the past month I have been working on increasing the distance I can walk to the level I could before breaking my ankle six months ago.  Due to the damage I did to the soft tissue, until recently I could only walk, or more accurately limp, around a kilometre or so.

I still have a way to go, and my ankle still swells up every day, and aches when I do too much.  I still don’t have the balance I used to have so need to be very careful as I walk, and I have to walk slower than I used to.  But I am making progress.  I have been told by both my doctor and my physio that this type of injury takes around eighteen months to fully recover from, so I am trying to be patient.

I am very lucky to live in Melbourne where there are some great walking trails.  Today Paul and I decided to walk along the Scotchman’s Creek Trail.  My longest walk since my injury which I did last weekend was 7.5kms, and as today’s walk was fairly flat, I wanted to walk at least 8kms.  I ended up walking nearly nine and a half kilometres.





The Scotchman’s Creek Trail is one I haven’t done in several years and is a lovely walk along the creek, at one stage going under the Monash Freeway through a long tunnel.  



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6 comments:

  1. Diane29 March 2013 at 23:37

    sounds like you're healing up nicely. It is so hard to be patient tho'. The trail you walked looks so peaceful-what great scenery to walk through.

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  2. Kathy Schwartz30 March 2013 at 05:11

    Looks like a great walk, I'm really missing a green landscape right now!

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  3. Lynn30 March 2013 at 05:31

    I too had poor balance but took a Tai Chi class last winter and that really helped my balance issues. Still do it several times a week as it just feels good.

    Glad you are getting around better now. In time the swelling will stop or won't occur so often so don't loose hope.

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  4. Stephanie Pettengell30 March 2013 at 23:43

    Thanks so much for the walk, I have sent the details to my son who lives in Melbourne and he is going to try it. I also may give it a go when we get to Melbourne next week, flying in for a visit from the UK. Hope to visit the Melbourne show, will you be there?

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  5. Anonymous31 March 2013 at 10:59

    Looks like a beautiful place!! Speedy recovery to you. Easter Blessings......

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  6. Quayquilter3 April 2013 at 04:22

    I broke my ankle nearly 10 years ago and thought I would never again enjoy walking as I had before. I experienced so much worry and distress but it was a waste of a worry as I think the foot which is pinned and plated is my best foot. I did get some physio exercises which I did at home and had gym three times a week. I also resorted to ice packs when it was swollen and inflamed. All the best - I was in my 50s. You look much younger so definitely should make a good recovery. Assume you will!! regards Mary

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