10k number 2 cut short

[Chris9R]

Well I’m gutted. Went out with a 10k route sorted and pulled my groin again. Not a happy bunny. IC for me 😭

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Sorry about your injury Chris, you will just have to rest for a few days, hopefully it won't be long before you can get running again.

[Chris9R Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Maybe 6 week so I've read!!!!

[Katnap Graduate10]

Oh no! Did it happen on an easy section?

[Chris9R Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

No not really, after my last 10K i was sore for a few days.

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Chris9R]

Maybe you can do some strength and flexibility work while on the IC

[backintime Graduate10]

oh that's a shame

take care and do everything you're supposed to and it will get better!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Most runners get injured and patience is the hard lesson we have to learn.

My only advice from someone who's had a fair share of time on the IC is to to be over cautious when it comes to resting and don't go back to running too soon. I assume you want to run forever and so this is just a little blip 🙂

[Chris9R Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Yeah this is a blip. I’ve been reading it can take up to 6 weeks in some instances. I’m hoping a few weeks will sort it rather than the 6. I go on holiday again in 2 weeks so I’m going to leave off until I’ve come back. So 3 weeks break

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Chris9R]

The roads/trails will still be there for you when you return. And your body will remember what to do. You've got an inbuilt fitness now so you'll build up again no problem.

[Chris9R Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

I hope so, just as things are really coming together this happens. My first race is 6 weeks today so fingers crossed I’ll be back into it by then 👍🏻😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh boo, what shame Chris. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. 🤞🤞🤞

[Chris9R Graduate10]

Thanks Cheeky. I’m gutted must admit 👎🏼

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Sorry to hear that Chris, hope it’s a minor one and you have a quick recovery. I pulled mine a few weeks ago, could feel it getting worse but being pigheaded did the 10k and haven’t run since. Like you I looked at the recovery times (which is a bit depressing) and also recovery stretches which I am doing. I am going to stop for at least four weeks (I have done one already) and see how it goes from there, but as Irish Princess says, I won’t be taking any risks ( it takes long enough without any setbacks).

On the plus side, at least the weather will be cooler then!

[Chris9R Graduate10]

Yeah it should much cooler then