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And the physio said, carry on running- only not so much πŸ€”

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So, after my triumphant return to running, my third run resulted in a very achey hip, and a slightly sore foot. So for run four off the IC I went back to week 1 run 1 of c25k. Much more manageable and foot was fine but hip still complaining ever since that third run. Return to the physio this morning, and thankfully she is still pleased with my progress, but thinks I need to build up still more strength on my right side, and I have lots of bad habits to unlearn. Lots of step lunges and balancing for me, yippee! But I will be running the week 1 run, once a week, until I'm more confident in my right side doing its stuff for me.

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Buddy34Graduate10

So pleased grumpyoldgirl that's brilliant news. One run per week is so much better than no running at all and you'll have your physio exercises to keep you busy. Good luck 🀞😊

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

See thanks buddy I'm so relieved. My list of exercises is getting longer and longer 😡

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Slowly slowly 🐌 taking all the advice you get from your physio will not only restore but make you stronger!! Big hugs πŸ€— & enjoy that one run. Xx

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toAnnieapple

Thanks for the hugs Annie 😊I will make the most of it

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That’s good news, best of luck that you strengthen that right side and can run strong soon

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you, lunges here I come!

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Good luck grumpyoldgirl- good physios are worth their weight in gold.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Yep, I absolutely trust her. Which is more than I could say about some gp's I've met sadly.

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Good to have a plan of action GoG, and I know those exercises in themselves are quite a workout!

Good luck with that strengthening, and enjoy those early runs again...I'm looking forward to doing them too. 😊 xxx

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Yay bluebird, you and me. We can encourage each other 😊πŸ’ͺ

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ktsok

Great that you can carry on and haven’t been sidelined. Make sure those shorter/less frequent runs are the most beautiful/enjoyable routes you can find 😊

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toktsok

Good point kt, I'll make them as special as I can

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HeavyFootGraduate10

Right with you! I think redoing C25K is the way to go. Perhaps day 3 of each week on alternate days? So 3 weeks to get back to complete? Wishing you all the best.

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toHeavyFoot

Sadly I've been told to hold back, only one run a week. I have to learn a new way of running, and when I run longer than 3 minutes I forget and revert to old bad habits. So until it becomes second nature I have to stick with shorter runs, with lots of recovery days in between.

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One run is better than none! Take it easyπŸ˜€

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toJonathanP

Oh so much better JP, thank you 😊

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Hi grumps! You are being really sensible and following instructions; I always follow physio advice to the letter...it helps them to help us. If people do their own thing the physio has no point to navigate from at the next consultation. This is all investment time with the dividend being fewer injuries in the future; but you get all of that, I know. πŸ€—

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Thank you BC 😊

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limberlouGraduate10

Well mine is my left hip so we could maybe run a 3 legged race?? I went to physio today and came away with a list of exercises AND I have been to Pilates tonight where my lovely Pilates teacher, Rachael, concentrated on strengthening exercises for myself and another lady who has a similar issue. I’m going to be aching tomorrow but my physio said aching is good -hurting is not !! So it’s ok to ache!!😜

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grumpyoldgirlβ€’ in reply tolimberlou

Good to know that aching is ok Lou! Three legged race, that made me lol, that's something I've never tried πŸ˜‚

I also have a lovely Pilates instructor, my class is tomorrow. She watches my right knee like a hawk πŸ™„

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You are sounding very sensible and you’re going to come back so strong Gog 😊

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Deals1Graduate10

Good news

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