Long time off

[Rennur]

After over 5 weeks off, I completed a 2 mile run walk yesterday. So glad to be back.I had a calf injury and a virus later.

I must remind myself not to run when injured, thinking I can run it off. Not by doing 8 or 10 weekend runs.

Looking forward to completing my first Park Run in 6 weeks on Saturday - but listening to my body.😀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Sensible advice there, to yourself and to others reading this! Our body really is our best guide.

If you have been off for five weeks, and not had a regular routine, in the way of strength and stamina exercise, other than your walk... maybe take it very steadily on Saturday?

Treat it as a gentle come back run, slow and steady.

Those running legs need building back up after such a long time, inactive😊

:Looking forward to your post.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Welcome back! Injury induced breaks are never much fun. Hopefully you’ll be back in the swing if it before you know it. Good luck tomorrow!

[Rennur Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks all. Just one thing. I fell ill on Thursday night and am still recovering. At least my calf gets a bit longer to heal.