I’ve been silent on the blogs for a few weeks now. Mostly out of lack of time. That said, it is unfair to the you lot reading the blogs, so the post.
About three weeks ago, on the Takao-Jimba ascent morning my back gave out. This was 10 metres from my building’s front door. Gingerly walking back, I was cursing as this was a fantastic day to be out in “nature”.
This Sunday just gone, about 4-5km into the Start -> CP1 section my back gave out again. Lower back to be more precise. The pain is incredible. I’ve had issues with my back in the past (10 years ago) and those were treated sucessfully. This was a rude reminder that treatment does not equal cure.
After calling off the hike yesterday, I gingerly walked almost all of the way back to Odawara station – no buses or taxis in sight.
Today is crunch day! We have a meeting of the SnailWalkers executive board to decide on strategies, and AOB. My back will be AOB 