Currently on the IC ... so disappointed ... yesterday should have been my 'big' day.
A year ago on 14/2/17 as a total non runner I started C25k, for months I have been working towards running 10k to celebrate my anniversary but it wasn't to be.
4K into Saturday's Parkrun I had a sudden pain in my calf, I stopped immediately and rested for the next few days. Yesterday it felt a lot better but not 100% so being determined to go ahead with my run I took pain killers, rubbed in ibuprofen gel and set off ... big mistake! ... just 1k in and I had to stop.
So, so disappointed, I couldn't even bring myself to read the forum last night!
However ... onwards and upwards! I'll take a proper rest now and hopefully I'll be reporting my 10k very soon.
Thank you all for your advice, support and inspiration over the last year, I couldn't and wouldn't have got this far without you.
Happy running everyone ... and stay injury free!
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the 10k will always be there for you to do ... when your body is ready x take care rest up and do it when your ready , nothing can take away the fact you have been running for one year so , CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RUNIVERSARY XXXXXX
You are being really sensible...Now..please, get it checked... by a Sports Physio... If you check out some of my posts, I had a minor calf tear.. it was a while getting sorted... but..it is best to find out what is happening
Thank you for your advice, I know a good physio who has helped me in the past.
I have read many of your posts and replies and your wise words are with me on my runs. I've mastered 'slow and steady' but my feet don't always 'kiss the ground'!
Mine neither...but I keep trying... Slow and steady has reached a new level with me currently... but..I will get there too ...I hope all sorts soon, and those calf muscles feel better x
Happy runniversary! I am sorry you are spending it on the IC, but your 10k will be there for you once your calf is right again. Well done for all you have achieved over the past year.
As someone in exactly the same situation I (literally) feel your pain! I’m a bit behind you as I only started C25K last August but was still entered for a 10K this May - now in week 3 of shin splint in right leg and doing what I’m told (I’ve learned patience and to do what I’m told from running - neither things I normally do!). Hope you feel better and we will all get there eventually.
Happy runiversary Wizziewood ...look how far you’ve come? Bet you can hardly believe it??? Now rest those legs until they’re 100% & you’ll have many more runiversaries 🏃🏼♀️💪🏻
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A slow 10k to start the day
You have run 10K!!! 😊 What next???
NRC ‘Another 10K Run’
Thanks to all inspirational posts that have helped me to achieve 10k
