Calf strain recovery

[Knitruntalk]

Thanks to the advice on here and me learning to be more patient, I am back running again, with no injuries.

I have focused on duration of run rather than speed or distance as that worked for me with C25K. I started with a slow 20 min walk jog and have gradually increaes the duration of the run. This morning I aimed for a 50 min run and managed to complete just over 4k, so a slow 8min/k. It does feel good to be able to get out there and enjoy a run without any pain or niggles.

[Woollyweaver Graduate10]

Brilliant news, you must be so relieved to be niggle free. Take it easy and enjoy your runs 🤗

[Knitruntalk 60minGraduate in reply to Woollyweaver]

Thanks, it feels hood to be out there running (slowly) again. It also helps that the weather is cooler now as I struggle when it's hot

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great to hear that you are back out there again - good luck! 😀

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great news and great progress, well done. Happy running 🤗

[Ian5K Graduate10]

That’s good news. Keep up with the rowing and all other non-running exercises, it’ll help you stay injury free.

In the short term, pay closer attention to the calves. After I pulled one, and it recovered well, the other went on a run about three weeks after! Not as bad or as many days lost because I recognised the niggle. Yes, the foam roller is our friend. 🙂