Did something silly last night

[HenriettaHarry]

I used to be a good gymnast as a child. I had a couple of drinks last night and was dancing and decided to do the splits. To my delight, in my fifties I was very excited I could still do this, danced a little more and did the splits again.

The top of my inner thighs are really quite painful upon waking this morning and I’m worried I’ve done myself an injury.

Will this just right itself over a few days? Currently sat with hot water bottle between my thighs.

Hahaha

It was york city centre

I don't know if they still do it but they certainly did 15 years ago

I can still feel the pain...

Local pole dancing class that was meant to say!

You’ve probably just pulled a muscle because you’ve not used it in so long.

Just keep stretching and doing gentle exercises (and remember you’re not 20 anymore) and you should be fine in a couple of days.

Next time perhaps do some stretches beforehand just in case! 😁

Well done being able to do the splits!

Twice!

When your muscles have returned to normal, why don't you sign up for pilates or ballet exercise or something similar so that the next time you don't have to suffer x

(There's always a next time, if you're lucky.)

I love this thread! You've probably just stretched something

LOVE THIS!!

HNY! 🥂

I hope your thighs get better soon! 😀

I'm sorry OP, this has made me laugh. I hope you're OK though!

Glad I'm not the only one that does stupid stuff like this. Wouldn't step foot on the trampoline when sober but after a few drinks I CAN still backflip.

Oh god. I did this a few months back. I’m near 40 and it took a fair while (not a few days) for my poor leg, well my hamstrings, to recover…

I'm weak. I thought you were going to say you'd snogged your neighbour or something equally silly.

OP I am sorry for your injury but I am also grateful to you for such a hilarious thread and for giving me a good laff this morning.

I hope you feel better soon tho x

It’ll just be a strain. I did a cartwheel in my late forties (also after a drink) and was sore for over a week!

This is the most wholesome ‘I did something silly last night’ thread I’ve ever seen on MN.

Reminds me of the time I thought I could still do cartwheels in my 40's. I mean I could, just not without putting my back out apparently.

Be careful with the crab- my wife did it to prove to the doubting children that she could… she was in agony with her back for weeks. She didn’t even have alcohol as an excuse!

You've most likely just over-stretched. You'll be okay in a couple of days.

@Sharontheodopolodous you sound like my kinda person 😂😂

op I’m in a similar painful predicament this morning after playing a very competitive game of taking down a layer!

That's what I was thinking!Am so massively impressed by anyone who can do the splits!!

You sound great OP. Don't stop having a drink and doing the splits.

Hope you recover soon!

As you waddle around, if anyone asks just say too much fun NYE and blush. Then mutter a manly name under your breath as you walk away....

I did this a few years ago whilst feeling particularly nostalgic and my arms weren't strong enough to hold my increased mass and I fell flat on my head 😐

I swear I saw stars!

Lol well done did anyone take photos ?

Ahh, the lesser known 'can't-can't'

Well done OP! Now you know you can, you could stretch daily, and be the next Angela Rippon! That would be really good news for your 60,70,80,90's 🤩

Ouch!

I accidentally did the splits on a wet bathroom floor.

I have never been able to do the splits.

Shredded my hamstring and couldn't walk or drive for weeks. (But I was starting from a fitness/flexibility level of zero.)

Hope it feels easier soon OP 🙂