Another Recovery run, A steady 4K

[Instructor57]

This was my 4th run since my break and I'm still feeling it is still in the Recovery process.

It's definitely getting easier, but still way off from where I was but, as I have said before , I'm in no hurry.

This is about the direction of travel rather than the distance or pace .

I went out at around 08:20.

It was a chilly 3 degrees so I wore my tights, a vest running top and the my new first time out 'Time to Run' Thermo running jacket, (In the pictures but not me wearing it 😁) This was perfect for my run today .

I set off on my usual 5k route which is very easy to use for 3, 4 or 5K

Infact I have often used it for 10K's

I decided to use the NRC 4K Run and also a playlist of various Pink Floyd tracks .

I wasent checking pace but I notice after the run that it is still naturally a little slower than before my time out but that is to be expected.

I'm feeling comfortable though , and that's what I'm after at the moment .

I knew after the first K that 4k would be fine today .

I also considered going onto 5K but decided I would not push on too early .

So 4K was comfortable, and enjoyable and after all, that's what I want .

As I continue to recover then I will continue to re build the distance but that can take as long as it takes .

Back home, stretches done , porridge eaten 😁

Happy running!

[GTFC Graduate10]

Love this report and update but especially this...'This is about the direction of travel rather than the distance or pace.' Spot on 👏👏🏅

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thanks Dean !It's all progress 😁👍

[GailXrunning in reply to Instructor57]

I think the modern lingo (used by younger generations) calls that ‘trending’! 😃📈🆙↗️Nice one!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks 😁As long as it's trending in the right direction 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Nice gentle run for you today Instructor57, well done, at first I thought that was you in the photo, I am sure if you had a photo you would look just as good as the guy in that photograph 👍 😊Fully agree with GTFC, for you, onwards and upwards, by the way I have just come back from my 34th parkrun.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al And well done with another park run !

Unfortunately the guy in the picture looks much different to me ,

He's probably at least 30 years younger , his hair is not grey and his stomach 8s flatter than mine 🤣

Other than that, we could be twins 🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, just received the email from parkrun

Time:-32.55,

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It’s good to see you are increasing distance again

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks , slowly but surely. 😁👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

No point rushing it, wonderful to be able to get out and run though

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Absolutely !I'm really not interested in my pace and I'll build the distance as I am ready in my own time .

As you say , just nice to get out and run again ,

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

I’d be more than happy with your pace, and as you build you will get faster again

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

😁🤞

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Such a sensible approach after your recent health issue. Keeping it in your comfort zone is great and of course you are building the length of your runs nicely! Nice to treat yourself to a new jacket too - very smart!I just saw your pace and it's faster than mine 🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks, it was comfortable to add 1 more k on the run .Yes the jacket was courtesy of a couple of unused Amazon vouchers from Christmas 😁

Strangely enough I did notice my pace pick up a little as I approached another runner heading towards me !

I still find that is an auto response 🤣

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Me too! I also speed up unconsciously when overtaking brisk walkers. My pace is averaging around 8.2 min per k at the moment, but I'm noticing the pace picking up a little towards the end.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Great run, snazzy jacket! It sounds as though you’re really getting back into the groove, and you can’t beat a bit of porridge afterwards. Hurrah Ian! 😃

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate ! Still some way to go but at least it's in the right direction .

And yes, the jacket is soooo comfortable 😁👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

So many positives here Ian!! Everything's going in the right direction.Bunny rabbit will be back again before you know it! 🐇

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane

Yes he wil 🐰😁

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Sounds perfect! Well done 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you 👍Getting there slowly 😁

[Hated2Run Graduate10]

Sounds like you are doing great - I too have been off 6 months pre/post op and am in the same situation - frustrating that I am running slower and shorter than before but gradually increasing and hoping to be back to 1/2m in a couple of months or so if things continue as is - just need to concentrate on the trend as you say and dont rush things - we will get there!

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

it was less than 2 months for me but still taking my time .As you say, we will get there !

[Grumpypete Graduate10]

I have been stopped for 6 months now with an achilles problem and no sign yet of recovery so I am interested in recovery runs. TBH I think week 1 of C25K beckons and I am jealous of you and others getting back into it. Anyone think of quicker ways back?

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Grumpypete]

Oh no ! 😐I've been out less than a couple of months and just taking my time .

And through illness rather than injury .

Not really worth thinking of a quicker way back.

The last thing you want to do is rush a recovery.

It takes time to rebuild strength stamina and resistance to injury .

Hope your back out there soon 🤞

[Hidden]

Well done for keeping the run comfortable. I think that having comfortable runs is more incentive to keep going than pushing yourself too hard and ending up dreading it.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, and absolutely right 👍

[Hidden]

That sounded like a good run Ian. Extending distance and nice and comfortable 👍

I must say, you look good in your new jacket 😉

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, haha if only 🤣