07/10/2026
Just want to thank everyone who was at the Dampier PS Athletics Carnival.
Today marks 6 weeks since I took the award I had not set out for - Gold in the Hammy pull in the Parents/teachers/past students race. 🥇🏃♀️
Firstly well done to my team & all other runners who stayed upright & bolted on!
And the Dampier PS for a tremendous evening!
Thanks everyone - teachers, parents, friends & especially incredible students! - who not only came to my aid but kept my spirits high with so much compassion, humour & care!
Thank you Georgie from her physio clinic in Dampier for guiding my recovery.
I will be back for the most important event on my athletic calendar again next year - but will warm up, know my limits & shoot for participation not podium.
I love that every medical incident I have of my own expands my experience in the job I love as a pharmacist.
I was reminded of these important things:
* Do not apply heat in the first 48 hours of most muscle tears.
* Do not combine heat rubs like Dencorub with a hot bath (or even a warm bath).
* Do not sprint 100m without warming up first!
This is very general advice—every injury is different! But if you need a pharmacist who can truly relate, come on in and chat!
Warmly,
Your pharmacist
