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So.... although I managed to run on Sunday niggle free, the niggle is back! I didn't have any issues before I went over on my ankle so I wonder if I've run too far too soon?? I have had problems with that knee in the dim and distant past so was careful doing c25k and leaving 2 rest days once I'd got to the runs without walking breaks. So, although I was physically fit enough after the ankle recovered maybe my knee wasn't ready to go back into things quite so quicky. So, more enforced rest, icing and then a rethink on how to get going again. I need structure so wonder if I should go back to an early ish week of the c25k programme... I don't want to cause more harm than good and not be able to run for a considerable amount of time. It's taken all my will power to not just go out and see how it is this evening because I could REALLY do with the headspace 🀯 maybe someone could take me on their next run and pass on some of that feel goodness!!! Happy running everyone πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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You've made the right decision to get more rest and ice your injury. Once you're feeling better going out for some shorter slower runs I think would be a great idea. Good luck and keep us posted 🀞🀞

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Mum22boysGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thanks Buddy... ice pack about to be applied.. hopefully caught it early and won't be too long 🀞

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Oh no poor you. As you progress with your running you'll hopefully learn the niggles to ignore and those to react to. Follow your instinct at the moment and keep the pressure off for a bit maybe. I know I have several areas which have caused real issues in the past and during a run each one pops up to say remember me, but for me I find if I can pull in the abs and think of something else I realise that particular niggle has gone completely to replaced by another saying me! me!. For me its knowing which niggles to ignore. Happy running πŸ€—

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Mum22boysGraduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Who knew it was such a minefield πŸ˜‚ knee feels great today so mighy try a short run later...

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Perhaps you could try some knee strengthening exercises/yoga. I found this helpful:

youtu.be/bdUMDuqU4S8

And this:

youtu.be/w9v-NR34xTc

Good luck!

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Oooooooh. Thank you.

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Mum22boysGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

Hi, yes do yoga 3/4 times a week and a pre and post run short yoga session when I run but will definitely check these out, thank you 😊

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I'm so sorry to hear about your knee but agree that it sounds like you are doing exactly the right things. Like you say, fingers crossed you caught it early and you can get back out there soon, injury free πŸ€žπŸ€žπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Definitely right to be cautious but don't necessarily go back to old runs. See how you go and experiment. As you run think think that if you needed to stop soon you're not too far away from home. I'd do a few shorter distances just to get the confidence back and by not going too far you can trust in it more. Knee strengthening exercises have really helped me too in my recovery. I wish you well. You will be back but it's important to go back and hopefully stay back. We're all rooting for you!

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Thank you 😊 I feel like I've yo-yo'd since feb with germs and injuries, would love a nice injury / illness free stretch!! Knee all good today πŸ‘

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