Back on the IC 😤

[Jomarie1979]

Well it seems after my last knee injury I pushed myself too far too quickly and now I have been back on the IC for over a week. The knee pain is improving but I won't be running until it is completely pain free. This took 2 weeks last time but then I think I increased my time too quickly. Feeling less like a runner and disappointed that I am losing fitness.

When I am able to run again should I go back to a specific week on C25k??Last time I started with 14 mins which felt fine but I am so scared of setting it off again.

Having a running injury is sooooo frustrating!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh dear.... I cannot quite remember, have you had the injury checked out...?

I know after nearly three weeks of self-treatment with my calf injury I di have to visit a Sports Physio.. which, although it meant another two weeks on the IC, did sort it

Make sure you do other exercise whilst on the IC... ( Not using that knee) Core strength and stamina are extremely useful...lots of info online too.

jennyhadfield.com/maintain-...

When you do get back to it, which you will... it really is a case fo very, very gently..A walk, a brisk walk can be an indicator and then a very slow Irishprincess jogette.... and then make a sensible decision..

I, because of the Physio's instruction had to start with walk/run.. very steady and no more than 20 minutes, ( each run) for ten days...and I had to run on firm surfaces Then gradually..build up... ( back up to 7K now.. and hopefully all improving with each run)

So it will happen for you

It may be worth seeing Sports Physio if you could..to see what is going on?

[Theziggy Graduate]

Oh IJ - hope you get it sorted sooner than later but not too soon IYKWIM

I guess as regards starting again that Oldfloss has given you better advice than I could.

Get well soon

[CookieM Graduate]

Have you had it checked out? Hope you are back running soon!