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Injured 6 weeks ago (fractured foot). Have been lurking on here reading with envy about all the fantastic running achievements. You are all so amazing!

I was supposed to be posting about my progress but I haven't felt able to because there hasn't been any.

Anyway, to fracture clinic on Monday, thinking all is well and the foot is practically mended. Doc says looking good, but another 6 weeks before thinking about running again. Quite gutted. Feeling the fitness disappearing. Thinking I won't be able to do this again, and it's made such a difference to my physical and mental health over the last 18 months. But now I'm Ms Glum of Glumshire again.

Have to salute the NHS, because the consultant was going to discharge me this week, but when I asked about the running, he said he'd like to see an X-ray in 6 weeks and check that all was OK to run again. What a star! That is just more work for the NHS isn't it?

But will I be able to start again, is what I'm thinking. As you can probably tell, the gremlins are on my shoulders.

Very happy running to all you runny people out there (that is the correct term apparently). πŸ˜•β€

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Sadie-runs profile image
Sadie-runsGraduate10

Oh Jo, so sorry to hear this happened to you. But seriously, you will be able to do this again, and it won’t feel as hard second time around, trust me. Because through all your time running you gained knowledge and most importantly, mental resilience, which to be frank, is half, if not more, the battle. Wishing you well for your recovery - and looking forward to cheering you on when you are running again! Keep your chin up, you got this. xxx

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Blub! Thank you so much - I have been feeling really down about the whole situation, so I know I need to focus on the positives, as they say! I really appreciate your thoughts and best wishes. This forum is a life saver. β€β€πŸ‘

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Sadie-runsGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Aw, I do understand why you feel down, and know all too well how hard it is to stay positive. That’s why posting here was a great idea. We can gently remind you how fab you are, and how all that work you put in to running has not gone to waste, all that you learned stays with you, and you will easily build back up again. Easily. You are allowed to feel sad, but let us keep your spirits up and give you the positive perspective. Running is for life, and although you might have a few hiccups now and again (as all good athletes do, myself, ahem! included) you will always come back to it and take great joy in witnessing your fitness rebuild again. xxx

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Sadie - you are helping me so much, even if I can't currently run! Thank you so much. πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ’•

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Oh that’s such a shame - but it sounds like you’re in good hands and hopefully you can start up again when given the all clear. πŸ˜€

Plenty of people spend a prolonged time on the IC and make a successful return. So will you! We’ll help you on your way, so keep us posted with your progress! ❀️

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

You guys! So fantastic. Thank you so much. I just have to be patient and a bit more positive! ❀❀❀

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

It’s the power of the forum Jo. We’re all in this running thing together! πŸ‘πŸ‘Š

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

You're right. I've been lurking and feeling crap but when I reached out, there you all are. Thank you. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Of course you'll get there again, you won't even need to go back to the start unless you want to!

It's within you now, you'll be back for sure! πŸ’•πŸ˜

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Hey JoJo!

So sorry for not keeping you updated. I thought I might try a C25K again but slightly speeded up perhaps. Just to ease me back into the running. But I still have to wait until September. Patience is a virtue, as my Mum used to say! πŸ’•πŸ‘

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

September will be here before you know it! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜‰

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Hope so! What are you up to these days? xx

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Getting out for longer and longer. Did 22 miles/5hrs 15mins last Sunday. Went over on my ankle last night though so stiff muscles down right hand size, trying to massage/stretch that away asap. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Wow - that is impressive! Well done. Be careful about that ankle though - don't want to see you on the IC as well! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Think I've gotten away with it 🀞🏻 off out in a sec to check.

You'll be back, we won't let you not! πŸ˜‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ€—

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Fingers and toes crossed then - well perhaps don't cross your toes whilst running! πŸ˜‚πŸ€žπŸ€žπŸ€ž

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Definitely good advice!! 🀣🀣🀣 all ok, just slight tightness here and there but I can deal with that πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

πŸ‘β€

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backintimeGraduate10

Can you do any other sport while "waiting"? Like swimming or rowing machine or something else to put those gremlins to shame while you wait?

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tobackintime

Good point. I have been doing some yoga and pilates classes, which have helped a bit. Whilst being careful about the foot. I think the gremlins are hoping I won't start running again but I think you all know that I will. Hopefully! πŸ’•

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backintimeGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

those gremlins don't know nuffin'

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tobackintime

πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ‘

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limberlouGraduate10

Well same thing happened to me last day of June 2918, mine was a fractured ankle and strained ligaments so I can sympathise. I was in a boot for 6 weeks and on elbow crutches but what I did was order myself a leveller upper for my other shoe so I didn’t feel so lopsided and that made a helluva difference/ it was about Β£8. And a wobble board to strengthen my ankle once it was healed.

Then I went onto MedalMad and RaceatyourPace and signed up to walk 50k throughout Julyand 75k in August. Which I did - well 75k in July actually so I had to upgrade my bling (2 very nice medals ) and then I changed the August one to 100k and did it too. I was even going out in the rain and walking. I’d worked out roughly how far I had to do wa h week but then kept pushing myself. Kept me motivated and while I was walking I picked loads of blackberries, sloes, rosehips and made cordials and syrups which kept us coldfree through this last winter.

Then the last week of September I was out walking and thought I’d give C25k week1 a try and it was fine. I carried on and ended up only Doing 2 of the 3 runs most weeks and before Xmas I was back doing 5ks easily. I’ve since repeated B210k and now working up to HMs- did 18k this morning so yes you CAN do it again and we will all be here supporting you all the way πŸ’•

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tolimberlou

That sounded like a nasty injury, so you did fantastically well with your recovery. I shall investigate MedalMad and RaceatyourPace - it is so good to have a target to aim at (and some bling at the end of it)! That is some seriously impressive walking that you did!

Thank you so much for the encouragement - I will aspire to be doing 5Ks again before Xmas. Happy running! πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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Bridget007

I know exactly how you feel! I hurt my hip/back in June and have tried a few shuffles here and there but nothing great! I did exactly the same thing this time last year and got back to it in about September so hopefully we’ll both be back at it by then. It’s horrible how it affects our mental as well as our physical strength but we’ll definitely get back to it as we so want to!! If it’s any help I had to have my ankle plated and and screwed halfway through my first attempt at c25k and it was fine to run on after about 12 weeks so yours should be fine. Our bodies are amazing 😊 good luck 😊 we should both be back to it by September πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toBridget007

So sorry to hear about your injury - back problems are the pits. I hope you're getting some help with it - physio or something. I shall try to follow your example in terms of coming back after injury.

Good luck to you too - here's to a runny September! πŸ€žπŸ˜€

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Sorry to hear of your injury Jo, and can understand you feeling a bit glum..😐

But, you already sound happier, after all the super replies from everyone! 😊

The good thing is that you know the program works and is fun...it will be there when you are ready and able, and we will be cheering you all the way!

Keep posting and doing your pilates and yoga the time will fly by😊xxx

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks Bluebird! The support on here is amazing, isn't it? Now I don't feel so alone...

I will try to keep posting instead of just lurking in future! Happy running. πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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MimiF21

Don’t lose hope! I totally understand how you feel as I broke my toe during the 3rd week of C2K and was just gutted at having to stop running.

I waited like you feeling my bit of fitness ebbing away and was just miserable.

After 8 weeks I started the programme from the beginning and you know what , it was much easier than the first time round - muscle memory I guess.

I am now finishing week 8 so please do hold your nerve and you’ll be back and what you’ve done so far won’t be wasted.

Wishing you hope and patience for a speedy recovery :)

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toMimiF21

I bet that was painful! Well done on starting again - you are so close to graduating now.

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and encouragement. It really does help to know you are all out there! Good luck with the running. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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MimiF21β€’ in reply toJoP61

I'm not a very regular poster but each time I have, I've found the support and encouragement is really uplifting.

Am going to join a Park Run and see how that goes next (fingers crossed emoji!)

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toMimiF21

You're right! The support is great. Oooh, Parkrun - best of luck! Haven't tried that yet. πŸ‘πŸ€žπŸ˜€

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sigasigaGraduate10

Yes, you will be able to start running again - and just ignore those gremlins! After all the running you've done, three months out isn't going to make you lose what you've already achieved. I had a sore hip for a few weeks last year and did some cycling to keep my leg strength up - maybe you could try that, or swimming if cycling hurts your foot. Good luck - you'll soon be back.

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tosigasiga

Thank you so much - I expect you're right and I won't have lost all the fitness. Will try your cycling idea I think. Happy running! πŸ˜€πŸ‘

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Wimborne

That’s brilliant news that the fracture is looking good and the doctors are pleased. Now that’s what I call progress and brilliant progress. You are healing and the bone just needs to strengthen a bit more. You are getting there. As for Mrs Glum from Glumshire can you send her packing please πŸ˜€. You are far too busy for Mrs G. Walking is brilliant excercise and just what you need to get going again. It’s simply great news you are doing so well and healing. 😊

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toWimborne

Bless you - that Mrs Glum is a right pain and I've told her you're on her case! I'm planning a long walk right now. How are you getting on? πŸ˜€

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Wimborneβ€’ in reply toJoP61

Hope your walk went well and it you feel you better for it. am slowly building up my trotting again. It’s hard work and slow going but I keep reminding myself that there were days I never could imagine being out again but here I am 12 weeks on and trotting away. I am hoping to just keep building up. Doing lots of ankle strengthening which I am sure has helped. Still swollen and a bit painful but that’s to be expected. So onwards we go.... have they given you any excercises? Wobble board has helped me and of course lots of tip toes everywhere I go.

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toWimborne

Yes lovely thanks.

I'm a bit surprised that the hospital hasn't given me any exercises. Just warned strongly about (not) bending the foot to left or right. Apparently, the fifth metatarsal (the one I broke) has a tendon attached to it and if it gets over strained it can stop the bones re-attaching, which would mean an operation. That rather garbled explanation is my understanding of what the doc said!

The pain has more or less gone but I still get some swelling round the ankle sometimes. Anyway, looking back 4 weeks or so, the difference is amazing.

Trotting sounds good. Tip toe through the tulips! Best of luck with the recovery. I will try to improve my posting habit. πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Wimborneβ€’ in reply toJoP61

Gosh no bending foot at all sounds difficult. Be extra careful Jo and it’s so worth waiting now to make sure you are fully recovered before you start anything. And just think where you will be in another 4 weeks. Every day is a day closer. Take care and no bending that foot !

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toWimborne

I am OK to bend it down and up, but not right or left. Feel like I need a drawing to explain what I mean! Anyway, I am being ultra careful! Thank you. πŸ˜€πŸ‘

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Buddy34Graduate10

Just think when you are fully fit again you WILL be able to get back to your love of running . Hang in there , not much longer 😊

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thank you! Patience was never my strongest point. I will run again with you lot cheering me on! πŸ˜€πŸ‘

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linda9389Graduate10

Oh, I do feel your pain and disappointment - but I hope you're keeping busy with your cross training!

In contrast to you, I'm thrilled having been to the GP this morning - 10 weeks post stress fracture - to be told I can start walking and should ditch the boot! Build up slowly though and listen to any worsening pain ...

Having said that, when I go back to the fracture clinic on 22nd - 3 months post break - I won't be leaving his room til he tells me I can start running! 🀣🀣🀣

Hang on in there. You've got this far and are clearly still motivated and determined, and that's what really counts. May time pass quickly 🀞

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda! So sorry to hear about the stress fracture - that sounds nasty and a lot more serious than my broken metatarsal (me and David Beckham, eh?). Glad to hear you can ditch the boot. I got fed up of stomping around in mine!

Try not to take the doc hostage when you see them on the 22nd 🀣🀣🀣

Good luck with the recovery - look forward to hearing when all of us walking wounded are off the IC again! Thanks again for your best wishes. πŸ€žπŸ˜€

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linda9389Graduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Mine's metatarsal too, so very similar I'm sure. We'll be back!

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tolinda9389

Well that's interesting. I haven't had to wear the boot for as long as you, so I wonder what the difference was. You'd think one broken metatarsal was much the same as another! Anyway, as you say, we will be back! πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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linda9389Graduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

Took 4 weeks for diagnosis. Then I've had 6 weeks in a boot. It's another 3 weeks til next fracture clinic appt. That will be 3 months from injury, about 9 weeks from when I stopped weight bearing. Everyone keeps pointing out I'm no longer 18 so it takes longer to heal ... πŸ™„ I'm hoping to be walking briskly for 30 mins, pain free, by 22/8 so I can convince clinic man to let me run. That's the plan. We'll see what reality brings πŸ˜€

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply tolinda9389

Ah, that explains it. Waiting that long for a diagnosis must have been really crap! Good luck with the brisk walking, and I'll be thinking about you on the 22nd. πŸ‘πŸ€ž

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JoP61Graduate10

Just wanted to thank everyone who has responded so generously and with such great advice to my whiny post. Obviously I was on a bit of a downer yesterday, but today looks a lot brighter, thanks in no small measure to your support. I am constantly amazed and comforted by the fact that this forum, which is a social media platform I suppose, is populated by people with such generosity of spirit, common sense and basic kindness. Such a lovely thing in these times of division. Sorry, starting to get a bit philosophical!

Anyway, you're all fab! Thank you so much. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβ€

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Sadie-runsGraduate10β€’ in reply toJoP61

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

I’m so sorry to hear of your struggles. I totally understand the not posting when you’re in a bad headspace. That was me a few months ago. I would still come on and read but the thought of posting was too hard. I find I still have days like that where all I can do is β€œlike”. I’m so glad you gave us an update though. You will be able to get back to where you were before your fracture though. Just take it slow and steady, listen to your body, and don’t compare yourself to what you used to do. This will be a whole new journey. Best of luck and keep us posted.

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thank you for the understanding - that's just how I have been - just about managing to "like" someone's post, and feeling that I have nothing valid to offer/share. The slow and steady mantra is definitely relevant when you're coming back from an injury!

Really appreciate the support and I will try to post a bit more often. πŸ˜€πŸ‘

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JonathanPGraduate10

Sorry to hear about your fracture. Although it doesn't seem like it now, perhaps 6 weeks will pass quicker than you think and then off you can go!πŸ˜€

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JoP61Graduate10β€’ in reply toJonathanP

Thank you! Yes I guess I am just being impatient and missing the vibe. I have been investigating Raceatyourpace at the suggestion of limberlou and have signed up to do a walking target in August. So that will help the time to fly by, hopefully. Happy running! πŸ‘πŸ˜€

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