Finding....I can take time out when needed 🙏

[sparky66]

Skipping 😲

I had began to encorporate it into my non run day workout, it was something I read could aid our running, done due diligence, researching if it was ok in our 50's.. 👍

Started this only a week ago.. got three sessions which I enjoyed, but yesterday just a couple of jumps in..I felt a twinge under my right knee 😳

I immediately stopped, but carried on with rest of my strength training.. without bother, but later in the day climbing stairs I could feel it wasn't right, not painful but knew something wasn't right 😔

I should have ran my scheduled 5K this morning, but the new Brook's I had bought on Saturday, after running a 12K felt a Little tight round the toes.. done another 10K on Monday and knew I should have got up another half size 😣

So I got them exchanged this afternoon, and was really keen to try them out, set out at tea time ..but as soon as I started running I could feel the strain.. 😒

So I'm on the dreaded IC hopefully try again on Friday.. but.. I'm not going to be taking any risks.. learned over the years.. a few days out can be dealt with.. patience.. patience..🤣

But.... Arggg I wanna run🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

So frustrating @sparky66 - but absolutely the right call. Patience…is hard but worth it. You’ll be back out there soon, I’m sure!🤞🙂

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I'm frustrated, not had a niggle in 7 months and I'm in training for the half marathon, but.. I can wait.. love running far too much to rush things ☺️Thanks for your thoughts ❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s bad luck, do you think the skipping contributed?

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes it was definitely the skipping!! 😣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to sparky66]

Darn, that’s real bad luck then, hope you heal quickly

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Oh Sparky! I know how you feel, you’d better skip (scuse pun!!) running until Friday and then take it easy. Glad you got the Brooks exchanged. I did a 5k fast walk today instead of a run, like you I aim to run Friday. Keep 🏋️🏃‍♀️🤸🏼‍♂️

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

How frustrating. Good you could get the shoes exchanged tho.

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

I'm so happy with the service from..made to run..the shop I bought them from.. 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this ! But you are right to give it some time .

Hope it's not too long 🤞

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I was surfing a wave Instructor 57 🤣 hopefully just a blip I've nipped in the bud 🙏

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Let's hope so 👍

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

What an annoying thing to happen, hope it's better soon. I had no idea a shop would take trainers back like that. Just shows it's worth a try!

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to tmbtrain]

I think it's only specialist Running shops and certain brands that offer this service.. I had a running gait done at 'made to run' and bought ' Brooks' running shoes..

[tmbtrain Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Ah I see. I haven't ever been in one of the specialist shops but I do need new trainers so maybe now's the time 🙂

[Devon_straggler Graduate10 in reply to tmbtrain]

The shop that I bought mine from said that I could take mine back if I had any problems, but I did have a consultation with them and they'd recommended them - I guess they will take the financial hit once in a while rather than recommend shoes that aren't right for people. Luckily I haven't needed to do that, my new shoes are lovely

[tmbtrain Graduate10 in reply to Devon_straggler]

Yeah it makes business sense and you'll probably recommend to others and go back there yourself. I need new trainers so might try one of these shops 🙂

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

So frustrating! I normally run today but sadly I have. A twinge knee after my first half marathon at the weekend. Booked into the physio next week so in the meantime it’s just walking and strength training for me too. 😔. Hope it settles quickly for you.

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

Oooh no.. I'm sorry to hear it turned into something more..😒 yes fingers crossed it's just a few days till we are back to it.. take it easy.. and get well soon 🌺🌻🏃‍♀️👏

[bubblebird123 Graduate10]

How rubbish...hopefully with a few days rest you'll be back at it. Nothing worse than the injury couch when you are on a good streak

Speedy recovery 🙏

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to bubblebird123]

Thanks Bubblebird, . It's so frustrating it's all I can think about is getting back out 😅

[bubblebird123 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Sparky66 I remember that awful feeling as I was out for a few weeks. I was very foolish and tried to keep going...I wss also very rubbish at strength training which is really needed my end

That you quickly recognise the problem hopefully nips it in the bud ...keep us updated tomorrow 🙂

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to bubblebird123]

Thanks.. in hindsight I was foolish to try skipping, but lesson learned, Don't overdo things.. I thought with all the running since November my legs would have been strong enough,.. I fear my age (54) is a barrier to certain activities, I'm sticking to the strength training it's definitely invaluable..

Don't feel any ache tonight,so I will gear up in the morning and give it a try, but if anything twinges I will stop ..

🙏