Running: Bye Bye tendon inflammation!

My latest mix is now online. Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 19:00h. In addition, earlier Venus Tunes Sessions shows are repeated every Friday between 20:00-21:00 and Tuesday 21:00-22:00.Freak 31 has around 250 daily listeners (less during the week, more in the weekend) and a total of +10.000 listeners every month. In addition to Mixcloud and Hearthis, all mixes are also available as podcasts on Deezer and iTunes.It was in 2015 when I had my first official dj gig and since 2016 I started to perform regularly. This took place in Amsterdam's Skyybar, Floor17 and The Harbourclub Zuid... bit by bit, other places like Momo and W Amsterdam followed, leading to club bookings as a dj and festival bookings with Venus Tunes Live in the Netherlands and abroad. All of this in addition to my normal life as a musician. I love dj'ing as it adds another facet to my musicianship.Listen to all editions of the Venus Tunes Sessions where you like; choose your platform: Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly guest mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 1900h. Streaming Dance, straight from Amsterdam. - The nice thing about having an own website is that you can post whatever you like on it...In this case a personal post about the healing of the tendon inflammation which plagued me for 1,5 years...I am so happy it's over.During the last years I became quite a passionate runner, and I can proudly call it my hobby. I am totally mediocre at it and very slow but it's a great stress relief and I love to be outside in open air. During the years I participated in several half marathons (21km) like Egmond, Zandvoort and Amsterdam. Preparing for these overwhelming mass events helps me to stay in shape. For me the beauty of running lies in the simplicity. The only expensive items you really need, are good running shoes, preferably 2 or more pairs. Some breathing runningwear and I use my smartphone with a free running app. You can set a goal like preparing for an event or just hit quick start.What about the overwhelming mass events? What could be great about it?Maybe it's similar to practising an instrument in solitude, hours and hours and then people gather together in a big event or festival.Almost everybody can run, it doesn't exclude people from age, gender or nationality, only physical health. You don't have to be member of a club or be in a certain social class to participate. Running is open for everyone. When I run outside of Amsterdam, towards a nearby village, most of the time one or more older people are overtaking me while greeting me... it always makes me smile. They might be stiff and old but at least they are fast.. and friendly...In autum 2018 the heel pain started, it became unbearable, even taking a short walk hurt. Standing on stage for longer periods became a challenge.. finally, after some physiotherapy and exercises I went to an podiatrist who gave me custom made inlays. Once they were adjusted and since then it finally became better.Since March I started to run again, little distances and kept building it up and today I can say I am back.. the comeback of the passionate mediocre runner! So watch out...I will take it easy, I promise, but I cannot wait to run regularly again, along the river, in the parks, enjoying the fresh air and seeing rabbits, different birds, cows, horses, sheep and other runners!Previous posts about running on Pinterest!