Operation Update!

Well, I had my second Jaw / Tooth operation last week, and unfortunately it did not go as well as the first one. The "anti pain" injections started to wear off after an hour, and so the last 20 minutes I could feel almost everything. And then the stitching.....aaararrrrgggggg!

Anyway, he had to give me another injection before I went home so at least the pain went away again and then lots of pain killers (3 a day for a week) have kept it mostly away. Unfortunately it appears that the infection has spread back into the left side of the jaw again, and so it's a good chance that I'll need a third operation pretty soon. Additionally, after the first operation I was pain free in a little less than 2 days, but after this one, 1 week later, the pain is still very present - this is not good! Another hospital visit on Friday.

And to top it all, I've picked up a cold (it's going around at the moment) so I'm feeling quite miserable at the moment. Anyway, I should be able to run by the weekend, albeit very slowly, and I'm chomping at the bit to get started again.....

Thanks to all you who phoned, sent good wishes or SMS's - it was really kind of you!
Later guys,
Richard.

An attempt to stay fit

Last week Friday was a public holiday in Austria and as orienteerers like to use every opportunity to race we did so. The Salzburg Sprint Championships were held in Hallein, south of Salzburg. Every competitor had to race twice. In the morning I was still contemplating about running, as my belly is getting decidedly bigger and also because I actually haven't done any exercise since 5 weeks - except for pushing the pram and carrying Hanna, shopping bags and a dog into the 2nd floor ;-). I decided to run, however wanted to run slow and not overdo anything. A couple of weeks ago I read an interview with Paula Radcliff in which she claims, that every pregnant woman can run but should make sure that she is not running over 80% of her maximum speed. So I was wobbling along wondering how fast 80% of my maximum speed is. And I must admit I enjoyed my wobble :-)! Only my running tights felt a bit tight around my belly! The next speed wobble will take place in Venice on the 11th of November, where we will spend a weekend trying to catch the last warm sun rays of the year!

Here a photo of how Richard is trying to stay fit:
Have a good day!
Christine