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They say a picture is worth a thousands words…. ….. so let me unpick this one and see how many words it takes! “Mind the gap” – 7-8 months with no running. Getting ready then recovering from my operation to remove the tumour. A stark reminder of my “sabbatical” as I now call it at…

Well that was a nice email to get from my surgeon. The results from the CT scan all clear. No signs of cancer! 😀❤️ A celebratory drop of whiskey last night 🥃 A run in the sun first thing this morning. Happy day.

6 months ago it was the operation. Today was a return to Spire in Harpenden for my first CT scan to check I remain cancer free. Results in 4-5 days 🤞

A fab way to end 2024 with my first run in nearly 8 months! I reckon my physical recovery is now complete – just need to build my pace back up slowly ahead of a park run in 9-10 weeks. Maybe a half marathon in autumn. Starting slowly doing the BBC couch to 5k –…

It’s been a while but time to start a promised reflection and wrap up ahead of my scan in February. Today showed the scale of my physical recovery – my first round of golf since July. I had been to the driving range about 6 weeks ago and felt some pulling in my side. But…

As the recovery progresses then the updates have slowed right down. Will do a bit of reflection and look at reasons to be grateful at some point. But before that, a chance to do a final review of pain. Amazing to think after 3 months that I am just about there. The days of cocodemol…

First time back in the barbers chair for 3 months. Another milestone passed. And my, it feels a little bit chilly 🥶 Good to see the Russell recede is alive and kicking. 👨‍🦲 #spamhead. #slaphead.

A great night out in Cambridge with old school friends last night. Special to catch up with them having missed out on the trip to the Brugge beer festival. Known these guys (and those that weren’t out last night) for over 40 years and still love my time with them. Managed the train fine –…

It’s another first for a while and here’s a view I haven’t seen for a bit – back in the drivers seat. (the car was parked at this point!). Managed my first drive for 4 months to pick up Isaac from Letchworth. All good on my cushion and muscle memory kicked in to make sure…

Wednesday was big day. My first day out of Hertfordshire for 3 months and trip into the London office. A big step forward in my recovery. Big shout out for Judith accompanying me into London and back ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Luckily the office was nice and quiet so good and calm. Good to meet for a coffee…