I haven't run since last Tuesday as I developed flu and then damaged by knee. I have seen the physio twice now and she has given me ultrasound and acupuncture. It seems I have damaged my medial collateral ligament (ligament to the left of my right knee cap, looking down at the knee). We puzzled over how it had happened but have now worked it out. When I had the flu I slept on my back for two nights (I am usually a side sleeper). The weight of the blankets meant I turned my right foot sideways, stretching the ligament. The good thing is it is much better today (she strapped it on Tuesday and again today) and I should be able to run on it at the weekend (still strapped), and, while I won't be able to run another 20+ miler, I should be OK for the marathon on 31st May.

So I'm feeling much better today than I was yesterday :-)

1001 albums you must hear before you die

I got bought a book wth this title for a recent birthday. Today, using Spotify, I opened the book at random and listened to three albums:

1. From Elvis in Memphis - bit of a 'come back' album according the the blurb. He sings with great enjoyment. Loved it
2. Carole King - Tapestry - so many songs I knew and didn't know were her. And so real - listening to so much commercial stuff now it's a good reminder of how much things have changed. It seems to be about the music!! I know I should have known, but that is what this journey is about.
3. Stevie Wonder - Songs form the Key of Life - I'd been meaning to listen to this for ages, and hadn't got round to it. Glad I did. Talk about ahead of it's time!! And what a great instrument his voice is.

I know that his is just some other people's recommendations... but I'm loving the journey. Can't wait to open the book again next time and see where I end up! What a great day!!