First run after calf injury....Wk8 R3✅

[Melo_smiles]

I was so delighted to be back out there today after resting a calf injury for the last 9 days 😀 I took it slow and steady and before the run I had already decided if my calf started to hurt I would stop and just walk. Thankfully, although a little stiff to begin with it was absolutely fine and I managed to complete the full 28mins...yay!

My husband pulled together a great chilled playlist for me, started the run with Easy by Commodores and finished with a slightly faster pace to Needle In A Haystack by The Velvettes 😂 made a change to my normal running playlist.

Next run not until Sunday so I can take a couple of rest days and then it’s Wk9 here I come 🏃🏼‍♀️👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done... make sure you stretch that calf muscle out

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I’ve been using the link you shared with me daily and did them again today 😉 I’ll keep it up so I don’t end up back on the IC.

Thanks Oldfloss 😁

[JoP61 Graduate]

Hey you! Great to hear that you're back on the road - well done with completing Week 8! You're practically at the podium now! 😀🏃‍♀️👍

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Thank you my lovely 😁 I’ve been desperate to get out there but just had to wait patiently 😳 so pleased to have completed Wk8 at last!

When’s your graduation run? I’ve been looking out for you 👩‍🎓🏃🏼‍♀️

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

The patience really paid off, didn't it? Bet you're happy now.

Did my graduation run this morning - yay!! Just waiting for my badge. See you on the podium very soon. xx 😀🏃‍♀️👍

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Woo hoo 🎉🎉🎉 that’s amazing!!!! Well done Jo I bet you’re feeling so proud 🙌🙌🙌 enjoy it and hopefully I’ll be joining you very soon xx

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Yes it does feel fantastic - thank you so much for being my companion! Looking forward to your graduation very soon. Have a lovely Easter and happy running! xx 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Aww you’re very welcome I’ve enjoyed our catch ups and cheering each other 😘 have a lovely Easter and congrats again 👩‍🎓🏃🏼‍♀️👍 xx

[Elfe5 Graduate]

That’s great and well done for taking such a sensible approach recovering from an injury. 😃

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you! It was hard to sit tight but I was so worried if I went out too soon I’d be off for longer 😩 fingers crossed I can remain injury free now 🤞😁

[ellie674 Graduate]

It’s good to catch up with you and where you’re at. Did you get out today? How’s it going?

I ran my w9r3 today!! It was such a great feeling but my back aches now! 😂 x

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to ellie674]

Wow! Well done Ellie that’s amazing 👏 congratulations on graduating 😁

Managed to get out earlier this evening and completed Wk9 R1 😉 just 2 more runs to go!!! Can’t quite believe it x

[ellie674 Graduate]

It’ll soon be graduation time! I just feel so good and can’t remember not running now. I hope I can keep it up... x

[Melo_smiles Graduate in reply to ellie674]

You will Ellie, you’ve done amazing and come so far so you’ll definitely just keep progressing from here 😉 x

[ellie674 Graduate in reply to Melo_smiles]

Thank you ☺️