Seems like an age ago now that I posted that I'd just run my first 10k and how delighted I was. I took a couple of rest days and then went out for a short bike ride with my husband. It was raining and I tried to raise my hand to say thank you to the driver who gave way for me to pass through and my back wheel skidded away from me. No problem. I laughed and rode on. It was only when I got home and off the bike that I realised that I couldn't straighten up. Pelvic injury. Heat, ice. Tried to do some yoga - impossible. Amazing how debilitating an injury can be. Called the physio. Appointment 5 days away. Saw the physio. Drove the car. Back where I started. Lockdown - booked another appointment. Another 5 days but a home visit - hallelujah! During all this time I became very down. Couldn't run. Couldn't muster up any motivation. Couldn't actually do much - except eat - comfort food 😋😫 It was only during this time I realised that there must be plenty of would be runners on the I C wishing that they could get out there. Feeling very down and frustrated. So just thought I'd write this and invite you to post here to have a moan, a weep or whatever you want, to help you whilst you sit on that darn couch!
ARE YOU ON THE I C?....: Seems like an age ago... - Bridge to 10K
ARE YOU ON THE I C?....
Ohhhhh Soo frustrating 59er let's hope you're off that couch asap 🤞
I hope it won't be long before you are off the IC. and back to running and cycling, that is if you cycle at this time of the year which I don't.
Well I certainly won't be going back on the bike for a while AlMorr!
Since 1995 I have only cycled during British Summer Time, before that I did cycle during the winter but didn't like it, instead I go longer walks during the winter months.
After I graduated I intended not to run during the winter as well, however, after reading several posts on C25K about not running for more than a month and having to restart the program I did continue to run at least shorter runs during those months so I would not need to do the whole course again, unlike cycling which I am off from late October to late March I can get on the bike again with no problems at all.
I always try to think that while we can run we really must. Then when unforseen events come, there is the thought you gave it what you could and when you could.
Also you can look back at your achievements and progress and reset yourself. The comeback is bigger than the setback. Use that frustration positively in terms of what you can control. Hydration, stretching and strengthening etc. will all help you get back and give yourself the best opportunity.
Best wishes to you and can't wait to hear of the runs that await you 😊
Sending big hugs 59er, 🤗 🤗🤗 , so sorry to hear about your injury, I’m not on the IC at the moment but my heart goes out to you and anyone who is, especially at the moment and during these short dark days. I certainly found it hard to post when I was on the IC and wasn’t running so putting your post out I’m sure speaks to many in the same position. It’s not easy to keep our spirits up when we can’t be physically active, so we can only be as patient and kind to ourselves as we can manage and reach out to support each of course.
Enjoy your return run when the time comes and it won’t be long before you’re back to where you were, celebrating your next 10k
🤗🤗🤗
Thanks jorgeRuns for your kind thoughts. I am really not that bad now, Hopefully by the weekend I'll be back on track. I put this post out there because I found it tough reading about everyone's great runs with not being able to get out there myself. Just thought it'd be a good thing to get in touch with people who were going through the same 'runners envy' 😏
Absolutely 59er I think your post was great exactly for that reason....glad you’re feeling better too and looking forward to getting back out there 🤗🤗
Oh my goodness I'm sorry you're injured! Are you on the mend?We all get on that couch sometimes, so loads of empathy from me! 🤗 Running is still there for you.
I hope you have created a safe space for VRBs who are on the IC to share. It's useful because whilst we all cheer and encourage each other, when you're on the IC it's sometimes tough, as well as lovely, to hear about other's runs.
Take care.
Thanks Roxdog, I'm improving day by day. I did put this post up because as you rightly say it's tough when you're on the couch reading about everyone else's triumphs and I just felt there must be loads of people out there dealing with both an injury and 'runners envy'.
Ouch! I know what it's like. At least I could hobble. Yours sounds much worse.
It's been a year since my achilles started playing me up, and it's pretty much the same now. Physio was helping enough to continue running with 2 day break in between, but that went pear-shaped when lockdown v1 started. As I was instructed to shield I bought a skipping rope to use in the garden and that made the achilles bad again and it hasn't really improved since.
Then I had another health issue which I won't bore you with the details, but ended up having to have plastic surgery in September. That's pretty much healed now and I was able to get back to I having a daily walk, but I must admit seeing all my VRB's on here progressing so well makes me a tiny bit envious 🤢
However in the grand scheme of things, things could be a lot worse, and still coming on here keeps the hope alive that I will get back to it some day.
Bet you wish you hadn't asked now, lol 😊 👍😉
PS Hope you get better soon x
Hello Wenderwoo!I put this post up to reach runners like you - I've found it difficult each time I've been on the couch reading about everyone else's triumphs. I too have had 'runners envy' so I thought it would be nice for people to let us know you're 'out there' especially now, when it's hard to stay 'afloat' both physically and mentally. It sounds as though you've been having a really difficult time but you're managing to 'keep going'. I know though, that it can be very depressing at times. I'm glad that you've been back on the forum, I have missed your posts. I do hope that your achilles improves to the extent that you can get out to run again and that we'll be reading about your runs again some time in the not too distant future. Stay safe though - that's the most important thing! 😉
Sorry to hear your Achilles hasn’t improved Wenderwoo, (and that you’ve had other health issues to deal with this year) a year is a very long time to struggle with an injury. I’m really glad you’re able to stay hopeful which isn’t always easy and especially challenging this year. Take care 🤗
Thank you.... hope to get back to it soon and I'll enjoy watching you all running with only a slight tinge of running envy. If I didn't enjoy reading the exploits you all get up to, then I wouldn't be motivated to continue at some point 👍🙂
Hi wenderwoo, hope you are able to get back out there soon. I hope I'm able to get out there soon too! I'll keep an eye out for your posts, we can all cheer each other on. 🤞😁
So sorry to hear that. How frustrating. Just in case runners are not aware, there is a Strength and Flex forum here on HealthUnlocked, where also many runners drift over when on the IC as there is a lot of sharing for various injury workouts.
I recently posted this one, an arm only workout lying down
healthunlocked.com/strength...
which is great for doing when having injured your foot, knee or leg .
Best get well wishes and also patience for the recovery.
I think Willow might be joining you, he got off the couch this evening and something went in his legI do feel for you and anyone else on that couch and remember my time on there well
Heal well and rest for now
Thank you! I'm really not that bad now. I put this post up for all those who are on the couch and have been for a while. It can be depressing as I'm sure you know! 😊 I hope Willow's leg gets better soon - you'll be running solo for a while I guess - poor you!
I am on the IC and feel your pain. I will soon not be able to run as i shall be so unfit again it troubles me greatly. Who knew I would miss running, hang in there we have to be patient and wait it out.
Hello CaptFrey! I am not really so bad now. I hope to run on Saturday - that's my plan anyway. I put this post up for people like you who have been on the couch for a while. I have realised how it can be to read posts about successful runs when you can't actually get out there yourself. I, too was worried about becoming unfit before I could actually run again. I haven't run for three weeks now so I shall just go out and see how I feel. I did have an ankle injury which kept me out of running for a year - I just went back and did the Couch25k again which I really enjoyed because I knew what was coming the second time around. Perhaps you can do the same when you get the go ahead to run? Please post when you make your comeback! I hope that won't be too long for you now 🤞
I know. Five years ago I would never have believed I could miss running. But having spent x2 months on the IC I am just very happy to be out there now. I had to build it back up slowly - but faster than my first C25K. I'm off to do 5k this lunchtime! And the 2months on IC that felt so long at the time is now just a blip. Hang in there because it will all come good in the end, even though it doesn't feel like it at the moment.
Hi captfrey, I've been on the IC for months with a broken ankle. I'm seeing a physio, thanks to NHS outpatients dept, and she's given me loads of strengthening exercises to do. In addition, I'm doing Pilates classes, and I did chair based workouts when I couldn't put weight on the leg. I put on weight anyway, which I now need to shift, but I felt better just doing a bit. Any chance you can start with something like that? I'll find you some links.
That would be great thanks
That sounds awful (just worked out what the IC is 🙄🤪). I hope you feel better soon.
Me! Nothing too serious but enough to stop me running for a few weeks. It's no fun at all. But last year I had to take almost 5 months off with a stress fracture. That was really, really hard. But the comeback, that's just wonderful. The new appreciation for running is amazing. The IC period shrinks as time goes by and clearly wasn't the end of the world despite feeling that way so many times. What I'm saying is that you're bigger than this blip, you will come back and you will be better than ever. You really will. I hope that first run is not too far away now. Enjoy 😊
I really feel for you. well done reaching out when you are on the IC. I can't look at any of these running posts when I'm on the IC as it is so frustrating. It makes you so much more grateful when you can get out and run. Speed and distance goals are insignificant compared to just being able to get out and enjoy running. All on the IC - look after yourselves. Do what the Physio tells you and build up slowly when you are able to.
Hello LurcherMum,I'm really ok now. Hoping to get out on Saturday for a short run but I'm completely in agreement about not wanting to look at others posts. I found it made me feel really miserable and there was nothing I could do about it. This is why I thought I'd post - because I was sure there would be hundreds more, like me, feeling fed up and unfit, just wanting to run.....
Hey 59er! So good to read your post, and I sympathise completely. I was on the IC for 3 weeks, but my frustration made me start back running too soon, and my injury got worse so I was back on the IC for a further 2 weeks! My physio said 'start back slowly and gently' which I did for the first 2 runs, then I thought I'd push myself a bit, which was a huge mistake.
So - take it easy when you actually do get back to running. I was on W3 of the 10k Magic Plan, and 5 weeks later, I'm still in the same place! But at least I'm running now, albeit slower and with more rest days in between.
Good luck and wishing you a full recovery 
Hi 59er, what a great idea, thank you! I've been on that couch since June, and I'd already been on it from January to march. I've been posting occasionally with recovery updates, and the support I've had had been wonderful. I'm not ready to run yet, but I feel so much stronger now. But there were very dark days when I couldn't imagine ever being able to run again, and I could feel my body losing its fitness.Then I found that there are thing you can do, however hopeless it seems. There will be an exercise or a plan that will help you retain some strength and fitness. Anything is better than nothing.
And I'd like to join 59er in offering virtual hugs to anyone who needs one right now. 🤗
Have you been for a run yet 59er? Hope it went well.
It's an important skill we learn to be able to recognise the signs of impending injury, and to develop the willpower to say "Today is not the day for running."
(I'm having a few extra days of rest because my shin started to get sore yesterday during a run that I then abandoned.)
Hopefully, "Just Visiting".
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