A very slow & gently does it 5k

Last Saturday evening I suffered an ankle twang (is that even a word?) while on a short dog walk. It came out of nowhere and felt like something was trapped across the top of my foot at the base of my leg. It also knocked my stability out. Very strange. Therefore I have taken a week off running, RICED it and done some gentle exercises and whatever it was has eased and cleared up.

After a few days of progressively longer and issue free walks with my dog, I thought I would try a very gentle run today and try to get back on track on the 10k plan. I’m glad to say that I managed 5k and all feels fine. I had to consciously slow myself down, which I do find difficult, but the muddy trails helped me reconnect with my inner snail 🐌 and I managed to run a whole 5 minutes slower than I usually do - today that’s an achievement! 😊

Slow 5ks seem to be the thing today as I have just read that Instructor57 is also pleased with his 😊. Happy running all 🐌🏃‍♀️👍🏼

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

It certainly is the day for 5k's, I've just written a post about mine 😅 A brilliant run for you today, it takes practice and patience to slow down but it's so rewarding and effective! Very well done, good luck with the rest of your journey to 10k 👍😊

[Hidden in reply to Beatlesforever]

I’ve just read your post 😊. Definitely a 5k day for runners here today.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

That sounded like a good call post "twang" - no point in risking it. Those ultra slow 5ks are a treat, aren't they?

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Yes, a gentle 5k felt good and I had more in me to go further, but am holding on to that to use it in the 6k which is coming next. 😊

[dijep Graduate10]

Lovely photo DD, it reminds me of where I grew up.I'm glad to hear your foot twang has not caused a problem

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It’s a lovely spot, just a short section of old railway line siding on the common. Rather boggy on the tracks around it today.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Great to get the 5k in after the 'Twang' 😁And nothing wrong with slowing yourself down 👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

‘Twang’ is definitely a word. Usually applied to guitar strings in my case. I hate it when it applies to bodies 😬. Glad you are recovered, and up and running again.

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Thank you!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

It's definitely 5k day today. I'm feeling a bit let out here!

Only joking...

Well done - great to hear there seems to be no lasting damage from that Twang!

[Roxdog Graduate10]

It looks beautiful and I'm glad your foot/ankle was ok. I love how we're all embracing slow and gentle at the moment! Just as well to stay safe on uneven and muddy surfaces (well that's one explanation for my snail pace). You're right though, it's still tempting to go faster than is good for us sometimes!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Makes me happy to see you running and slowing down a bit

[Timotea Graduate10]

Gosh DD narrow escape. Just reconnecting with Mojo. Bit iffy at the moment so glad you are able to carry on!