A Wonderful Day for a Run, But Here’s the Deal

[Birdlady64]

I went for my physio appointment yesterday evening. The hip has settled down a fair bit over the last few days so I think was hoping he would say it would be OK for me to start running again. But he was unequivocal in saying that it would not be advisable. 😢

His diagnosis was gluteal tendinopathy so I have a programme of daily strengthening exercises (no stretching) to perform as a series of circuits. Think single leg glute bridges etc I did them for the first time earlier today 🥵

Then, in two weeks’ time I can possibly think about going for a short gentle run.

I was relieved but also disappointed at the same time. 😥

He did say I'd been doing all the right things. Rest and ice. Gentle walks etc and most important STOPPING MY RUN when I did. So I guess things could have turned out worse.

Today would have been an absolutely glorious day for a run, especially as I had plenty of time, what with me being off work and the only chore required was to drive Mr B to get his second jab.

Oh well! C’est la vie! 🤷‍♀‍ I'll have to take a rain check on the 10k I signed up to via work to raise money for St Mungos this month

At least I got to have a short mooch about on Abbey Fields by Colchester Garrison and enjoy the sunshine 🌞and the blossom 🌸on the trees.🌳

I also managed to get a cheeky 1.1km swim 🏊‍♀‍ in first thing this morning. The physio says that’s perfectly fine. As long as I can get some more sessions booked, it will help maintain fitness levels – and hopefully get me back into the swing of exercising before work for when I start running again.

Huge thanks 🙏🙏🙏to everyone for your support and encouragement after my last “I’m feeling really sorry for myself” post

Happy running all – there’s been some cracking performances recently! I enjoy reading about them all. 🏃‍♀‍🏃‍♂‍😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

I'm glad you had your physio appointment ! Yes, it's frustrating you can't run yet but at least now you know what you are dealing with and have a timescale in mind !

And great that your active and there is improvement !

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

That was exactly my aim from the appointment. So it has to be a positive right. I'm just so glad I stopped that run when I did instead of trying to tough it out. I think I knew 2k in something wasn't right.

Being able to swim right now is an absolute bonus

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Now that's a pity that you can't run but of course you must take advice from your physio, well done on that swim, you say that you like to know about other people's runs, well this morning I ran 7K in around 52 minutes, this is in preparation for me taking part in the Vitality Virtual London 10,000 later in May or early June.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Well done on that 52 minute 7k run Al. That sounds like perfect preparation en route to your virtual Vitality London 10,000

I ran that race last October as my graduation run from ju-jus Magic Plan and it was an amazing experience. I ran to raise almost £1,000 including gift aid for the Sue Ryder hospice who looked after my best friends mum whilst she was terminally ill until she got sick with covid-19 and died during the peak of the pandemic last Spring.

I think you will run a very good time in that race if you runs carry on like that.

Well done 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

👍 🏃🏾 Thanks Birdlady64, I checked on my exact time for that 7K this morning, 51.55, next week will be 8K, at that same pace I should be a little under 60 minutes. 😊 🏃🏾

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’ve had to stop running BL64, sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Glad to read your managing to have a swim, it’s all fitness at the end of the day

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks CPYes it is funny what a difference a year makes.

This time last year running saved me when I couldn't swim.

Now being able to swim will hopefully do the same

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

I agree with Ian. Of course it’s frustrating but you now have a plan of action and a timescale. You have tailored exercises and can can still keep active with your swimming and gentle walking. You can still get out and enjoy the sunshine! I know you’ll do the exercises, so fingers crossed you won’t be on the IC for too long

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Yes it's frustrating. But I do have a plan and a route back which is what I wanted to get a out of my appointment.I can definitely feel the difference between the injured and uninjured side - the excercises highlight that.

So yes I'll keep plugging away and finally being able to get a few swims in will help preserve my sanity.

What a total turnaround of events in a year!

Running saved me when I couldn't swim and now.....

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

The next stage is you doing both!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Absolutely yes 😁

Throw in a bike and who knows 🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

I was going to wait awhile before mentioning the bike! 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Have you tried yours out on those inclines yet?🚵

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Unfortunately I’ve had to put my bike into storage. There’s no room for it here. My cycling career will have to wait, but I’m thinking of taking up swimming when I feel more settled.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

You should do that - it's great all round excercise. I hope there's somewhere nice nearby that you can go to swim.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

There’s a fairly new leisure centre that I’ve never been to that has a pool. It’s only a 10 minute drive. I wanted to give it a bit of time to settle down for a couple of weeks - I’m sure it’s packed. I’m not a brilliant swimmer, but I’ll see how I do!

[dijep Graduate10]

I know it's frustrating having to stop but it's good that you got a diagnosis now. The strength work will help you loads in the future but single leg glute bridges sounds tough!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Yes they are tough! I can definitely feel the difference between the two sides. I guess that's what the exercises are meant to rectify

[nowster Graduate10]

At least you can walk and swim and get out to enjoy the spring sunshine. I know how frustrated you're going to be, but hopefully it won't be too long.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Yes. Being able to swim may well save me.A year ago it was totally the opposite way around

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It must be a relief to know some rest and strengthening will get you back running before too king. Oh you got your swim in, I’m really pleased and just a little envious, with a couple of people off sick I will be lucky to get one day off this week and doubt a swim will happen but am thinking soon. Heal well and keep letting us know how you are getting on

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SolaIt's a bit hit and miss with the swims - you have to book in advance of course, and with restricted availability I have to take the sessions when I can get them. It's not always obvious when new slots come online and by the time you check they're all booked up.

It is nice to be back in the water though - I hope you manage to fit in a swim soon - pool or sea

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

If it warms up i shall go in the sea but if ever i get some time off i might take my grandson to an indoor pool. At least you get some swimming in and i’m pleased for you

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Glad you're ok and stopped running when you did BL, unlike myself 😬 when I read your post I thought it sounded like my injury, and it is...except I didn't stop running .... 😬 you've been really sensible and I'm very pleased that it probably won't be too long before you're back in action running again. I'm only just starting to run walk again this week.... give yourself a pat on the back for being much more sensible 😁👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

He made a distinct point of asking me about how long I carried on once I realised something was wrong. I think maybe I should have stopped even before I did. But, as we know only too well, hindsight is a wonderful thing! I hope you are still on the road to recovery and that the run/walks haven't set anything off

[Littleoyellow Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you for your good wishes BL, and keep up the good work 😁👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Aww bless you , I am so sorry you were disappointed and are having to take a little break from running, I know how frustrating it is but you will soon be back out there before you know it. Great that you have been sensible and doing all the right things ⭐️🥰⭐️🥰⭐️

Fantastic that MR B has had his second vaccination and is fully vaccinated (what a relief that must feel for you both). Well done Mr B 👏👏👏 I hope Mr B is feeling fine today and did not experience any side effects.

How wonderful to be able to go for a swim again 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Lol oh my goodness I feel I have really milked the “I am feeling sorry for myself posts”!!! ☺️

Have a wonderful day Mrs B.

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[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Yes - it is just a "little" break isn't it. That's exactly how I should be looking at it, you are right.

I'm so thankful that I can go for a swim now, otherwise I don't know what I would do. I still can't believe this is me - being frustrated at not being able to run. What a mad, crazy time these last 13 months have been.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Excellent news that you now have a plan Birdlady, and perfectly timed for the reopening of swimming pools to maintain your fitness. You will be back, just stick to those exercises.🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy - yes, it's always good to have a plan I'm lucky the pools have re-opened - it's the perfect non-weight bearing exercise! 🏊‍♀️😀

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10]

Hope the Two weeksWill Fly by for you what with the exercises, walking and swimming too. Here’s to a speedy recovery 🤞🏻

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you.🙏I hope it flies by too I am so happy that I can swim and go for walks. The exercises Im a bit less happy about 😉

[Lifluf Graduate10]

That must have been very disappointing to be told no running for now. But it's getting better and you've done all the right things so far.Hang on in there Birdlady. You'll soon be back in your running shoes 👟

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

Thanks Lifluf.I've hidden my shoes away in a cupboard where I can't see them so they're no longer staring at me all the time and reminding me of what I can't do! 😁

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Aah, that's quite sad. Hopefully a few more weeks and you'll be able to get them out again. And how much better the weather will be by then....

[Dups Graduate10]

It really is frustrating to have to stop something you love doing, but it really isn’t worth making things worse, so following the advice of your physio and taking it easy is definitely the right thing to do. Hopefully it will only be a few weeks before you back out running.

Enjoy your swimming for now though, it will give you all round fitness.

I look forward to reading your first recovery run 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Yes so frustrating Dups.For now I'll enjoy the swims, when I can get them booked in, and carry on with the gentle walks.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

so sorry, that must be awful for you, but its better that you get yourself fit and healed and then you will be in a much position to come out to enjoy yoyr runs, hopefully injury free, and.................. it will be even nicer weather! 👍😀🏃‍♀️