...hurt myself. Haven't posted for a while as I've been a bit 'at sea' since graduating. It was when I finally ventured outside, in the dark with my own playlist that I suddenly started to enjoy it! For once I was in the zone enjoying running alongside crawling traffic on the main road and looking at the Xmas lights. I felt so good that when I got to the end of my loop I went round partway again and ended up doing 6.5k in 43 minutes! I could have just run and run. I've done that twice now but have developed a hip problem. I think it may be tendonitis. My Husband gave me a massage and found a 'ridge' right over where my pain is. It's no good, I'm going to have to rest it. I gave it a weeks rest before and I've gone straight back to square 1 having run again last night. Really hobbling today. Really gutted. I was doing so well
Had my Eureka moment and then.....: ...hurt... - Couch to 5K
Had my Eureka moment and then.....
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Sorry to hear that Jen , you will get back to it , I have noticed if I run those distances I have aches & pains , do you think we have increased the distance too fast ? I read you should only increase 10% and do it steadily . I did 5k sun , & was fine . Wishing you a speedy recovery .
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That is a distance. Well done for being able. I agree with Rockette. I have heard about the 10% rule as well. It is sounding like your body might be asking for smaller increases. I know that must feel really frustrating especially when you are in the zone when running, but spending a bit of time building up when your ready and I doubt you will ever have to do it again.
Really sorry to hear this. I'm on the cusp of going out for the first time with my own playlist and will be very wary of getting carried away.
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Gosh that's a great time! Well done. Do you stretch after a run? I think it's critical even on rest days. I have an old ankle injury that sometimes gives me bother when I put in extra mileage but I take extra rest days and keep stretching. I'd rather have fewer runs each week than none in the longer term!
Yes, I always do the cool down and stretch AND have the shower/bath. I think I've just done myself a mischief and need to wait till it heals. So frustrating. I'm only getting out once a week as it is because of the pain. Just as I started to see the light!