Cautious, snail-inspired venture off the IC

[Eiralas]

Well work got in the way again, of catching up on posts and of trying a short run-walk. I was hoping to try the latter on Thursday or Friday evening, but no such luck. But! I now have a week off, up in the Scottish Borders, and what should I find in the cottage but a snail! (A model snail, not a real one). That had to be an omen. Also, since I'm away I no longer have my cat to keep me company on the IC.

So this afternoon I finally got my running gear on, and thought I'd try a W1 run since that sounded close to what my physio advised. It was very odd being told to stop running after one minute - felt like I'd barely started. What a contrast to January. Leg didn't feel too bad, but still one or two twinges. I'll have another go in a couple of days, provided I feel ok tomorrow. The countryside is beautiful and the light is stunning, such a glorious place to run - but I have to take it gently and remember the snail.

x

[QueenTea Graduate]

Good luck with your return to running. How long have you been on IC? I’ve been laid up for four weeks & seeing physio today - hoping get go-ahead to start running again, albeit slowly. Love the snail & enjoy your break in the Scottish Borders 🙂

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to QueenTea]

Thanks QueenTea! I'm sorry to hear you are here on the IC with me, but I hope your physio appointment helped. I'd been having problems most of my journey through C25K but only saw a physio after I graduated (about 6 weeks ago?). Turns out the problem (sciatica) has probably been there for years, it's just the running that made it more prominent. The physio guy has been amazing, and I'm definitely seeing improvements, but it is taking time. Let's hope that we're both running again, snail-like, soon

[QueenTea Graduate in reply to Eiralas]

So pleased to hear you're seeing improvements - I've heard sciatica is very painful.

Mine started just as I graduated, also about six weeks ago, and I think it's improving albeit slowly. It did feel better after the massage yesterday, but I've just done some time on the cross trainer and it feels a bit niggly. I was told another two weeks with no running, so hoping it will be cooler by then.

Hope we'll both be chasing the snails again soon. x

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to QueenTea]

It is frustrating how long these things can last! I hope you're still seeing improvement. Fortunately the sciatica I have is more of an annoying ache - been there so long I'd assimilated it as 'normal'! - but it does spike into more intense pain during and following running. Let's hope you're right about chasing snails

[TailChaser Graduate]

Take it easy Eiralas, great to hear you’re up and...er...running again. Have a great holiday. Go carefully 👍😊👍

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks Tailchaser - running-ish I guess, and will see how it goes. Getting twinges still, so weighing up whether to try another outing later or not.

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

Good start Eiralas. Definitely take it easy. Enjoy your holiday. Sounds lovely! 😀

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to _SimonT_]

Cheers Simon, I am (resting heart rate down by 5 in three days!), and I will

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I love it when I see a snail on my runs... and I have seen a lot!

Huge well done you... it sounds as if you are getting gently back on to your running path!

Have a super holiday up there

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OldFloss - in three days my resting heart rate has dropped by 5, at least according to my watch, so must be getting less stressed

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Eiralas]

All good news

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Glad to hear you are venturing out again. See that wasn't such a long book was it!!! lol.

Just take it slow and steady! I don't need to buy another book yet!! GL! x

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Haha! Thanks. It definitely was a slow and steady outing (don't feel like I can call it a run), but getting some twinges so not sure whether to try another today or not.

[LoungeLizaard Graduate in reply to Eiralas]

Just try a fast walk?? After all, a mile is still a mile.... doesn't matter how fast it is!!

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Yes maybe I should... I do walk everywhere at home, and fast walking is my default setting as I'm always late!

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Glad it went well. I never forget I am a snail! 🐌🐌

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Cheers!