Back Off Plan

[Readandrun]

Have been enjoying the NRC 10K plan but a couple of weeks ago the slight niggle in my knee progressed to my hip, despite reducing to 4 runs a week, so to be safe I saw a sports physio today. Diagnosed with ITB syndrome. Good news, it's fixable with a corse of treatment including knee strengthening exercises which should help my running and doesn't mean a complete end to it. Bad news, it's down to 2 "shortish" runs a week for the present to see how I get on. So, realistically, the 10K plan is out for at least the time being, which is disappointing but more important not to do permanent harm.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

At least you can continue to run a little, and I'm assuming walking is ok? Good luck and heal quickly

[Readandrun Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun. I was very relieved the physio didn't tell me to give up. As Coach B says "Every run has a purpose " so now the purpose is to keep fit and enjoy watching the changing seasons with the different coloured poppies and the first little fir cones falling.

[Steady_Stevve]

I just completed week 5 of Ju Ju's 10K plan. I felt my right calf 'twinge' as I finished my 9K run. I gave it a rest for four days but it gave me 'grief' after 2K on my next run. So here I am on holiday in the Vendee in France, having to take it easy, eat good food, and go on some nice walks!The frustrating thing is that I wanted to run a 10K with my Son at the beginning of September, I don’t think that will be possible now.

I've been through this before (it was my left calf, last time). It is just a matter of patience, strengthening exercises, and gradual build up again.

My guess is that it will be similar for you. For me this battle with my body has become just as much part of my running journey as doing the actual runs. My body is telling me it's secret weaknesses. It is up to me to lovingly tend to it.

Bon courage. Keep on keeping on!

[Readandrun Graduate10 in reply to Steady_Stevve]

Thanks Steady_Stevve. Sorry to hear about your new injury. Disappointing about your planned run in September. Enjoy your holiday and good walks and hopefully you will be back on track before too long.