Coach Potato since April 25th

[Pecora_Nera]

I have been on the couch since the 25th April, I managed to hurt my knee on run W5 R1. It hasn’t been easy trying to rest my knee because I teach English to children in Italy and I’m not very good at teaching whilst sat down.

I thought my new shoes might have caused the problem, so when i was in the UK I had my gait analysed by some fab people in a running shop near the Sheffield Cathedral.

Can I ask how anyone can run any distance on a running machine? I nearly disappeared off the edge of it, twice.

Anyway the lady said my gait was ok, and despite the fact I was drooling over a snazzy red pair of running shoes (£150.00) She told me my running shoes were perfectly fine and if i really wanted to spend my money, I should buy a pair of shoes that are a cross between road and trek shoes ( £75.00). They would give me more foot better support when I run through the vineyards.

This week my leg felt a bit better, not perfect but better, this evening I ran WK 5 R2 . It was hard my leg gave a couple of twinges, mainly as I ran downhill. Just to be on the safe side I have put an ice pack on it and I will rest it tomorrow.

Hopefully I can walk on it tomorrow and finish Week 5 sometime over the weekend.

Have a great weekend

Pete AKA Pecora Nera

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Ha ha! That made me chuckle. I'm guessing you were joking about the treadmill- I mean honestly you probably need a longer treadmill 😉. I'm due to do that run tomorrow (on a treadmill). Good luck with R3 & hope your leg gets better.

[Pecora_Nera Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Joking, Me! Never.

The poor woman was saying helpful things like, move forward ok a bit more FORWARD! Dont crouch, try to stand up. Ok I will turn it on are you ready. 🤣

Maybe a longer treadmill would have been better, do they make them 20 foot long?

The run isn’t too bad, it’s R3 I am worried about.

PN

[Hidden in reply to Pecora_Nera]

😂😂. I’m about to do R2 today. Good luck with your run.

[Pecora_Nera Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hi Good luck with R2, it’s not too difficult. Just pace yourself.

R3 is a long run

[Rua8 Graduate]

Go you!! 🎉🎊🍾 Well done for getting back out there after such a long absence, hurrayyy! Week 5 nearly done, good going! Think about how far you’ve come already rather than dwell on the bump in the road the past few weeks. Take it easy and don’t over-exert yourself. (Also, watch Bridget Jones to see how she got on on a spin cycle - not much better than you on a treadmill, haha!)

[Pecora_Nera Graduate in reply to Rua8]

Hi RUA8

I don’t think I have see the B Jones bit, I will go and check it out.

Hmm I am not over impressed with run 3

Just the thought of a 20 min run is off putting. I think I will try it on Sunday Morning...

[Rua8 Graduate in reply to Pecora_Nera]

Good plan. I am doing my next run tomorrow. I wanted to give myself two days rest to avoid the risk of that knee twinge coming back. I think you’re wise to wait more than the regular day too. Don’t worry about it though as it is ok once you get going. Honest!

[amanda2463]

I cant think if anything more motivating than running through a vineyard 😁

[Rua8 Graduate in reply to amanda2463]

🤣

[Pecora_Nera Graduate in reply to amanda2463]

Drinking the wine? 🙃

It is very nice here and only the occasional worker to watch me hobbling down the track huffing and puffing

[Christianne57 Graduate]

Hope you are soon fully recovered and back enjoying your runs through the beautiful countryside! X x

[Pecora_Nera Graduate in reply to Christianne57]

This morning my knee aches a little, it’s not as bad as I thought it would be.

Today is rest day