So yesterday, after walking confidently & pain free for a couple of days I was raring to go having not run since Monday, honestly my fitness will be going down the swanny at this rate I’m so worried about that, anyway, my legs felt strong & I was going to aim for 9 maybe that big 10 that’s been waiting to be born for months!! Let’s just suck it & see I thought....
It was my favourite kind of weather, rain, with quite a gusty wind but nothing that I hadn’t run in before, it was a proper Autumn day...orange, brown & red leaves covered the pavement along with the empty conker shells that had released their nuts...quite a hazard for my tender ankle.....I was ok for the first prob 3k, the engine was running smoothly until...there was a twang...ouch, that hurt, it was like an over stretch...like my Achilles wasn’t long enough anymore, I stopped & did a few little stretches from the short video that MikeJones68 had sent me...it felt a bit better, I couldn’t land any lighter than I had been doing, I was so careful but I could feel every little uneven bit in the pavement, I had put some hills in too, I can’t avoid them anymore, they’re there to be run...but maybe not today?? So, I knew then that I just had to go home, about 3k away...so I set off again, but I was running all wrong trying to compensate for the groaning & grumbling coming from the end of my right leg. As some of you know, I have no kneecap in my left leg so I prob don’t run properly on that leg anyway, BUT, since I have become a runner, and yes, I now consider myself one so much so that I have subscribed to runnersworld world so it must be true?? My ‘no kneecap leg’ is soooo much stronger than it has been since that motorbike accident that smashed it to smithereens, so that’s a plus, because there’s no way I could’ve carried on when it was weak...but I did, I managed to run about another 3k, not the best decision but what else could I do?? So today, my ankle is just missing a tag & bow as it’s wrapped up in kinetic tape & I am limping...so another few days rest for me, my fitness in jeopardy once again, and maybe next time out I’ll just go round the block & ease it back in gently??
Happy running everyone, enjoy your weekend & be careful in this windy weather, oh and look out for those pesky conkers!!
MC xxxx
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Aw, thanks Lorijay ...one of my friends is a sports physio so if it’s no better by Wed I’ll let her have a look at it...I hope this isn’t then end of my running...I could cry 😢
Sorry to hear you’re still sore Bev. But glad your non-kneecapped leg is benefitting from this running lark. I have a friend who had a motorbike accident with the exact same result who struggles to do much other than walk so I may tell her about you and the results you have had! Hope you heal soon. X
Oh dear? It does take some recovering from, I NEVER thought I’d be able to run, mainly because that’s what I was told at the time...I so wanted to be in the police force but always thought I wouldn’t be able to as I couldn’t do the physical but now, well, I bet I can run for longer than most coppers!! Lol..thanks Dizzysmum17 ...I’m sure this is just a flipping blip & nothing to worry about (everything crossed!) x
Ohh that's rotten. I have loads of experience of niggles that won't go away. Desperate not to lose fitness. Dying to get back. Tensing everything and thinking of nothing but the offending injury. And back to square one. Again. And again. It's rotten.
But slowly I'm realising that it takes a lot more than time off nursing an injury to lose fitness or mojo or desire to run. It's not that hard to come back. The hardest thing is to wait until it really is better, then to wait a little bit more to be sure. I've also realised that Kinesiology tape is a wonderful thing
Be patient. Find another activity for a while that doesn't strain your foot but keeps you fit. And heal as fast as the running Gods will allow
Thank you linda9389 , I’m so impatient, I thought it’d give me back to normal but realise now that 2 days isn’t long enough!! And then to set off on a mission?? Silly me?!! Swimming & Pilates are my other ‘thing’ so I’ll stick to them and short, gentle, healing runs x
Oh you did so well after all that! My OH has no left kneecap either after a motorbike accident in the early 80’s. He used to run but it has finally gotten the better of him. But I do know how challenging that can be without the stability in that knee. Hope you are back to full fitness soon 😘
Thank you Equi-geek ...strangely, my Dad lost his right knee cap when a cricket ball hit it full on...on the day I was born!! I can’t believe so many people have only one kneecap?! x
Swimming and pilates were my 'go to' things to see me through my last quad strain - was super aware of the three strips of patterned K tape from hip to knee on my last round of swimming therapy though :D. Am currently K tape and niggle free, and enjoying it while I can (but have become resigned to the inevitablility of injury, not 'if' but 'what?' and 'when?' )
Mmmm, I know, but we think we’re invincible don’t we? And reading people’s posts from the IC on here always made me think ‘oh no? I would hate not getting out there’ Oldfloss has shown so much patience while recovering & I need to do the same, not that I’m on the IC but I think I’m teetering on the edge 🙄
It pays... and I have to say, that running has taught me some very strong lessons in patience... You will do what is right and you and the runs will always be there xxx
Can't 'like' this one.... So sorry to hear, & totally know what you mean about worrying about the fitness going downhill, I haven't run in a week & keep thinking I won't be able to start again... but you must rest properly... I think I may just do a couple of the runs from C25K again, on a mainly flat route (!) next week... Will be thinking of you - hope it feels better quickly. x
We do worry about that but then I read posts from others like Sadie-runs when she had a week off during her holiday in Scotland & came back like a gazelle!! So, maybe we need to put the worry energy into the recovery process?!! It does actually feel better than it did this morning, lulling me into a false sense of security!! I’ll be itching to go out again on Monday coz it’ll feel 100% again, when really, it’s not till I start running g that it starts grumbling...don’t know what to do for the best?!! thanks SuzyKK x
Oh Bev, sorry to hear your Achilles is giving you some jip. Tricky thing, Achilles, and if you can see a physio, then I heartily recommend it. Nip it in the bud. In the meantime, rest, and do not worry, you will not lose fitness - it takes more than 2 weeks of inactivity to notice any real decline in fitness, especially if you keep active in other ways. Both swimming and Pilates are great. Now, I do understand what a TOTAL bummer it is to not be able to run, but, that is part of what being a good, dedicated runner is all about - knowing when not to run and to rest. Chin up. You will be right again.
Sadie xxx
P.S I did not know you were missing a kneecap! My god, that makes you even more of a super hero than I already thought you were! 💕
Thankyou so much Sadie, super hero?! That made me smile!! I am sure that, come the end of this week, with a bit of tlc things will be right again and I’ll be back chasing the big 10k, it seems like yonks since I started ju-ju- ’s plan but I’ve enjoyed that journey so far, just like I enjoyed my C25k journey too...I had set backs on that journey but with determination & support from everyone on here, I got through...I will be concentrating on Pilates & swimming in the meantime because they too will strengthen my weak points xxx
Time to rest... time to recover and time to regroup.
You are one of the most inspirational folk on here... you show strength and determination in so, so many ways....and not just in your running.
You are supportive, helpful and kind..so now, it is time for a little kindness to yourself.
If the issue does not sort.. go and get it checked out...
This what happens to us when we do silly things like running for pleasure.
You will get this straightened out.. you will do what is necessary to maintain your fitness, you will be sensible.... ( gulp, gulp) and you will be back out there, and every one of us will be right here to support you through it all.
Crikey Oldfloss , you have made me cry!! (Happy tears) There are many many more people on here that I would consider inspirational & I wouldn’t put myself up there with them so your words are so kind....I do try & help where I can on the forum, sharing my journey through my posts is something that keeps me going, I often compose a post during a run & I always want my posts to be positive but it’s also good to share the ‘not so positive’ because this is what connects us all, makes us all realise that running isn’t always easy, it’s not always perfect & we won’t always achieve what we set out to do but that’s what makes us human...that’s what makes every run a success, it’s all adding up to making good runners out of us!! I am going to be very careful this week...even Daddycav came back from town, having called at the chemist, with a little sock thingy for me to wear this aft!! I have made so many friends on here, I can feel the care & support oozing from my iPad!! Your words mean so much to me...you’ll never know xxxxxxxxx
Get well soon MC, I will shuffle up on the IC to make room for you, we can keep each other company, but hopefully only for a short while, I have rested completely since last Monday and things are improving, am being extra careful as I am off to Tenerife next Saturday and really want to do some beach front runs there
Just over doing it I think, was on the treadmill every day, alternating running and walking, leg felt a bit sore on Friday so thought it would be a good idea to do a 90 min run on Saturday, leg felt worse, did s walk on the Sunday, filkiwrd by a very intense 90 min massage, ran again on Monday, could barely walk on Tuesday! No fool like an old fool!
I totally love your determination to be out there, running and heading to 10k BUT🙂 as others have said, part of this running malarkey is listening to our body and taking time out to heal...let your next run back (when your achilles settles) be short, slow and gentle and stop if it starts to hurt. I think seeing a sports physio is a great idea as achilles can be quite problematic. Better to get advice and let it settle now than risk a long term problem with it.There is all the time in the world to get to 10k and you are pretty much there, I think anyway. Good luck.🙂
Thankyou Sandraj39 , you’re right, listening to my body instead of my head would help! I need to take the pressure off for a bit....I can hear my feet on the pavements though...😬
Oh no, not good news! I was thinking of you today & wondering if your Achilles was better and if you'd managed 10k. You must be feeling so frustrated but take comfort from the fact that, like you said - you are a runner and a great one at that! If you keep up your fitness in other ways I'm sure you'll bounce back. Really hope you can get some physio/massage and will be back out there soon. Sending you a big hug. X
Thankyou so much Slinkymalinki , that 10k is hiding in the bushes somewhere!! I think it kicked me in the ankle as it ran passed!! Hug lovingly accepted xx
I’m sorry to hear this Bev. I would definitely get it seen by your physio friend. Depending what the culprit is will need different treatment.
I’m inpatient too and didn’t rest enough when I was getting niggles. I was forced to in the end for a week as couldn’t walk without a limp. Turns out it wasn’t achillies injury but calf strain.
I was pleased I’d got it checked out and after rest and deep tissue massages all is better now - 5 weeks later! I did ease back into my runs and have now reduced my mileage to prevent any more injuries. But I think it goes with the territory.
Do rest those running legs and ease back into it when you’re able to. Alka x
Thankyou Ripcurlrana71 , im only assuming it’s my Achilles, when I see my friend she’ll put me right...it feels like it’s down both sides of my Achilles so she’ll have a feel about. I’m desperate not to rest but sensible enough now to know that I need to stop & heal...I’m looking forward to finding out what’s going on! xx
Glad to hear that things are improving for you Ripcurl . You were a great support to me during our time on c25k, and later when I finally jumped onto the bridge. Do send us a post from your prom run sometime soon.
Thanks Dexy. You’re still a VRB to me. I’m much better but being super cautious as I have my 10k race in 2 weeks. Just don’t want any further issues. I do still follow your posts with great interest. I’ll write up my race report here. Take care. x
Thankyou Jan, hug warmly taken! I will rest this week, I think it’s feeling better already but when I start running on it I know it will cry!! I can do the canal for short & flat so I’ll put that on my recovery plan xx
Sending you healing hugs, my lovely running friend and CHAMPION Bev. Can't offer any advice but sit tight and if its a week without light running, you will heal and be back out there full stampede ❤️😊 you can't rush these precious injuries as they're quick to happen, but take longer to recover fully. Big {{{hugs}}}} lovely, your friend Beth xxx
I know how frustrating it is as I have just started back after 3 months on the IC. Right back with C25k. At the beginning. So far so good but being careful. Off out tomorrow to do W2R2... can’t wait. My daughter hasn’t run since I injured myself either so she is starting again with me.
“Slow and steady” to quote a certain young lady.....
Yikes limberlou 3 months??!! What the heck did you do?? Yes...slow & steady is def the way forward...that hound lady is full of wise words, good luck on your recovery x
Awww, Thankyou Beth, I feel proper loved, what would I do without you all?? Doesn’t bear thinking about xxx I will def take it easy, wait & see how it feels again in a few days...huh, there’s me thinking I was invincible! Hope you’re doing ok xx
Oh how frustrating for you but I'm glad to hear you got yourself booked with your Physio friend. She'll fix you up in no time and you'll be back before you know it. Don't push it though and don't worry about losing your fitness. You've been running for a long time now, you won't lose it anytime soon. But please take it easy when you do start back with some nice short easy test runs first. That 10k will still be there for you when you're ready.
Well done Mummycav! 6k is a long run and you certainly did the right thing, considering all the variables of the pavement and the pain and declaring that to be enough for the day👌🏽! I had to do the same yesterday myself for different reasons, but the right decision all the same, so we can run on another day! 🤩!
And you are definitely certified to know when to stop and be absolutely ok with it! Now that you’re officially a runner with a Runners World subscription at that! 😍 Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🤗❤️
Sorry to hear about your ankle injury Bev. What a pain! Rest it up a bit...as Oldfloss always says the runs will still be there waiting once you're ready. So look frustrating though when that 10k is so close!
Thanks Deb, yes, it is a right royal pain in the bum but, I am being a good girl & resting, well, not running...I’m still walking the dog, running up the stairs, swimming & Pilates...just looking after the kids is a workout in itself!!!
Look after yourself Mummycav, just rest up and get over this injury before attempting any run again, it’s not worth trying again until you are really over it. Take care.
Wise words Agelesslass , I am going to hide my trainers so I’m not tempted!!
Hi Bev
Sorry to hear that you are broken again! I would suggest taking a proper break and rest up to give your body a chance to heal. Nothing to stop you doing other sorts of exercise and you are fit enough to manage a 'holiday' now. Might be better in the long run rather than coming back too soon. You have a friend who's a sports physio? - definitely call in some favours.
Awful news. I feel for you, I really do. Fingers crossed it's just a short hiatus. Your fitness is not going to suffer until you get over a few weeks at least, more with your other routines. Rest and then short, regular runs will soon have you back chasing your targets. That's the best thing about self-set goals... we can move them when we need to 👍💪😁
Thank you GoGo_JoJo , that is the best thing about our goals, the posts can be moved as and when we need it...this week is def a no running week for me then short 1-2ks just to test the water x
Ouch Bev. Do you think you should get that looked at? The snapping feeling doesn't sound very positive. And what do you mean by no kneecap? My knee was split to the bone during an accident in my teens (along with the fractured femur) - I was knocked off the back of a motor scooter, not a motorbike ... I had some hairy rides on the back of those with no helmet, as not legally required in those days, but got away with it. The knee is just scar tissue with internal damage, and i too find it's much stronger from running.
Smashing post again. I really look forward to yours as you have a real gift for describing your runs. xxx
I have no kneecap at all in my left knee, the surgeons kind of tied the muscles together & sewed it back up!! Because I was only 15 they said youth was on my side, I had a bit of physio but nothing that intensive & that leg had always been much thinner than my other one partly due to muscle wastage having it in pot/bandage/back splint for just short of 2 years...but, the positive part of all of this is that I CAN run & my leg feels so much stronger than it ever has done before..
You sound like you’ve been through the mill a bit with injury too Flick? Thank god for the helmet law now though eh? xx
It's wonderful that you can still run. And I have muscle wastage too, so my left leg is about a quarter thinner than the right. But we are running!!!
As for the helmet law, i was 18/19, I didn't think anything would ever happen to me. After my RTA, i still went on two wheels and had two more spills, though no damage done. You feel invincible at that age - though i think part of that was because i was pissed the whole time! (for our friends on the American continent, I men drunk not fed up! )
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