A bit down in the dumps as IC beckons...

[Lorijay]

Back from physio appointment after having a couple of niggles that are getting a bit relentless.

Aggravated high hamstring, up under the glute (right side) and an inflamed knee ligament (inside left knee). Nothing torn so maybe a blessing to get it early and shorter time on IC.

No running for a week however did negotiate as I have RFL 5K on Sunday so compromise I can slow slow jog a little and walk most of the way very sad about that. 10 mins x2 day on exercycle, twice a day ice for both and gentle hamstring stretch, nothing else allowed.

Back to physio in a week see where we're at.

So won't be starting Ju-ju's plan this week, so p..ed off but hey hoping if I follow the recommendations then might be just a short stint out of my running shoes.

Feeling a bit sorry for myself as just have this new found pleasure that costs nothing and yet gives so much and thought I was making good progress. Anyway tomorrow I'll give myself a talking to and get more philosophical about it.

Hope everyone has a good week and safe and happy running

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Sorry to read this. Better to recover than not x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Hope you have had a nice day celebrating your birthday

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks!!

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Oh poor you Lori. I’m sorry to hear that you won’t be joining me on ju-ju’s plan. But I’m in no rush so sure once you’re all better you will catch up pretty quickly! Hope recovery starts very soon. x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Ripcurl. Yes was going to right there with you but instead I'll be coming up the rear...lol Disappointing but hoping for a speedy recovery and then physio led strengthening instead of trying to emulate off the web. Hey good luck for the start of your 10k goal

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Aww thanks Lori. Keep me updated with your recovery too.

[orangeguy Graduate10]

Totally understand I'm on the IC too, been on and off it for a couple of weeks now, seem to have got to Ju-ju's week 3, everything was going so well then the niggles hit . . . lets hope we are both back soon

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

Thanks, yes lets get back there soon! Just so disappointing when you think you are making good steady progress. Because I am such a new graduate I am scared I'll lose the fitness I've gained and have to start all over again. Hope your recovery goes well and swiftly. Take good care

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

You won’t lose much fitness in a couple of weeks! I had my best ever run after two weeks in the IC. My legs benefited from the rest, I swear! x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

So encouraging to hear

[Razouski]

Sorry to hear this Lorijay but sometimes a spell on the IC can help your muscles repair and you may find you come back stronger than before. Try not to be too despondent.

x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Thank you Razouski. Nice to think there may be a silver lining in amongst this. I'll keep myself cheered up by singing along to your wonderful renditions.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

I know this is frustrating and the only thing I can say is so many of us have been there from time to time! The ic is misearable but you have obviously got the bug now so do what you can when you can, enjoy Race for Life and look forward to Ju-ju's plan when you are ready.🙂

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. I think I just need to keep a bit of perspective and stay positive. As Arnie says, I'll be back,hoping sooner rather than later. So good to be around people who understand

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Oh Lori. 😕 So sorry, I know how you feel. I had planned to do ju-ju’s plan back in Feb, then got a calf strain out of nowhere. Was gutted. But, you sound like you have it in hand, and a week or two of no running is not much in the grand scheme of things. You can join the plan a bit later (I joined in week 8!) Rest up - you’ll be back running again in no time. Like you, I have had to work on the old philosophical pep talks from time to time. xxx

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie that's really nice and also helpful. Such a great community,

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Really sorry to hear this. How fragile it all is, this running business. xx

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick. Yes maybe need to respect this older body a bit more

[Hidden in reply to Lorijay]

All runners of any age need to respect their bodies. i think you've just been unlucky x

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I agree, what I meant was I shouldn't have pushed quite so hard so soon and given the old bod more of a fighting chance

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I know exactly how you feel lorijay. I graduated with nothing but a niggle from a previous injury to my ankle and am now also on the IC with a suspected calf tear. I don’t think I did anything different but because of ankle exercises I reduced my runs to two a week just want to get my running shoes on and get out there.

I have resorted to cycling and walking in this lovely weather. I can’t see the physio again till the end of the week so want to keep active.

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. So frustrating isn't it when all you want is to don running shoes and run. Hope you have a speedy recovery too.

[misswobble Graduate10]

You’ll get stronger as you keep running. Slow runs build legs. Oh and rest days 👍🙂

Heel drops, foot lifts, lunges, calf raises are all good news. We tend to only do these when injured but we should do them routinely

You’ll soon be back out there. Take care 🙂

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks Misswobble. Yes I think a couple of lessons learnt now so will come back a little more knowledgable. Thank you for the suggested exercises which I will take on board.

[orangeguy Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

That is very point about only doing exercises when injured. I am certainly guilty of that, spent the last week doing lots of calf raises whereas if I had done them previously I might not be on the IC now

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

A slow calf raise,taking it to the top with a slow lower into the heel drop. Off a stair by the wAy. Slowly. Lovely jubbly

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Sorry to hear this Lorijay. Injuries can happen to any one of us, so quickly. I hope you make a speedy recovery. Don't go too far away now

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paula. Yes hoping that too. Hey good luck with Ju-jus 10K. You'll be great