more determined than ever to get back running at the highest level

Alexa Joel - Back in the gym at last and on the road to recovery from patella stress fracture

It’s been a while since my last blog so I thought it was about time I updated you all. At the time of writing my last blog I had just been to the physio and been diagnosed with torn muscle fibres of my patella tendon and was told to rest for 3 weeks. 

Alexa Sidelined With Knee Injury

Alexa Joel Sidelined With Knee Injury, Is Working Hard In The Pool To Keep Fit

So the Manchester 10km didn’t quite go to plan.  I felt really good up until 6km and then the wheels fell off and I struggled big time.  

Alexa Joel: Ready for Great Manchester Run

Alexa Joel return to the roads at Greater Manchester 10k

Alexa Joel's Diary

Alexa Joel Runbreeze Elite Athlete

Age: 28          Havering Mayesbrook Athletics Club

PB's:    1500m  4m18secs,   3000m   9m04secs,   5000m   15m53secs

Great Britain U23 International, National 5000m Champion 2005, 5^th Olympic Trials 2008, UK Challenge Final Winner 2008