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MoliJGraduate10
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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 ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

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 ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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MoliJGraduate10 in reply to Buddy34

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

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

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 donโ€™t get out there too soon!

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MoliJGraduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thanks. What is so frustrating is that the ankle I broke 6 years ago is fine. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10 in reply to MoliJ

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

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MoliJGraduate10 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.

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FionamagsGraduate10

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.

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MoliJGraduate10 in reply to Fionamags

Thanks Fiona, I am delighted with the time. I couldnโ€™t believe it when I looked. My first 5K time was 42 minutes.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

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 ๐Ÿค—

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MoliJGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Thanks Grannyhugs x

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dijepGraduate10

At least there was an upside to your disappointment x

Hope the ankle heals quickly.

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MoliJGraduate10 in reply to dijep

Thank you, ice and rest will help.

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Gysmo60minGraduate

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 slower๐ŸŒ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ™‚

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MoliJGraduate10 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.

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