After many weeks on the IC and almost as many spent rebuilding my physical and mental stamina, this morning I finally managed a pain-free non-stop 5km run.
It was still a slow one (35 minutes instead of my usual pre-injury 29:30), nonetheless today I am a very happy runner for it feels like I'm finally back on business!
It will probably take some more time to regain my usual pace, as I do not want to push my knee too hard too soon, and then I'll have to rebuild the 10km distance... but I have time and a plan, and that's all it takes.
Enjoy your runs!
Ciao,
Saverio
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Well done Secan! Bet it feels great. I am a long way from 5k after my injury but just being out there again feels good. Any advice for building up gradually after injury?
In my case, it was a combination of weak joints and overexertion (and stupidity, as I hiked 25km on an injured knee) so I've tried to further strengthen the leg muscles to better sustain the joints (no remedy for the stupidity, though XP).
So good to know you are out there again... is it hot? I just got back from France where we had temperatures of 38 average and a day with 41 degrees.. Just done my two first UK runs this last week! Lovely and cool.
So, so, pleased that you are back on a positive track and will look forward to your posts. As ever, slow and steady?
Yeah back to a 5k ... feels great doesn't it! Especially after injury.. I started bridge to 10k thismorning, but also weary of the knee injury returning.. So take it slow and enjoy being back out there..
I came down with a bad cold the day after my test run with them... That probably had something to do with it. But it bought me some time with my old group and I'm happy about it, so no need to redo the test just yet
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