Disappointment and joy

[MoliJ]

I was supposed to be running my second 55 minute run today of the magic plan. I was a bit apprehensive as my right ankle had been hurting on a hill walk a few days ago. The run started off great but when I got to 45 minutes the ankle started to get painful. After a minute of trying to decide whether to carry on I decided that I would stop to prevent further damage. I was so disappointed as I really wanted to run for the hour next Thursday however to my total amazement when I checked my stats I found that I had run 5k in 35.93. Now that is something to be happy about 😀🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great decision to stop when you did as you might have made it worse. Take a few rest days with maybe just some walking . Congratulations on your 5k 🥳🏃‍♂️

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I think I made the right decision to stop. Ice, rest and gentle exercise hopefully will do the trick.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Great call with the ankles... and congratulations on that 5k time. Hope all is well with the ankle soon... but ankles are not to be rushed, so don’t get out there too soon!

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. What is so frustrating is that the ankle I broke 6 years ago is fine. 😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to MoliJ]

Frustrating, sure... but also you know that it healed well!

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Physio is what improved the strength of my broken ankle. Going to do regular but gentle exercise the next three days.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Fantastic 5k time MoliJ! A pity about your ankle and having to stop - but I'm sure that was the right decision. You knew you were going to manage it otherwise, which is great.

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks Fiona, I am delighted with the time. I couldn’t believe it when I looked. My first 5K time was 42 minutes.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sorry to hear about your ankle but wow, cracking run for you today. Hope the ankle pain eases off and allows you to reach your 1 hour run soon. Happy running 🤗

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs x

[dijep Graduate10]

At least there was an upside to your disappointment x

Hope the ankle heals quickly.

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Thank you, ice and rest will help.

[Gysmo 60minGraduate]

What a bitter sweet run, fingers crossed the ankle is ok. My fastest 5k has been 38mins, but I have found that I really enjoy a slow 7k, took me 58mins last time, you can definately run for longer, just do it a bit slower🐌🐢🙂

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Gysmo]

Thanks, did wonder if the ankle was because my pace and distance has increased. Just been for a walk and ankle feels fine. What I have noticed today is that my hamstring is tighter on that leg. Not sure if that is something to do with it.