What a beautiful morning to get back out there after my voluntary week on the IC.
Offending foot was duly dressed in a compression sock, a gel heel insert and a supportive bandage. Probably all placebo, but I’ll take any help I can get! I also have some arch supports, but I chose not to wear those today - they squash my dodgy toe a bit.
So out I went - chilly enough for long leggings, but too warm still for long sleeves - I need to find a slick way to tie my running jacket round my waist. It always looks cumbersome when I do it!
I did a lovely relaxed 4k. Slow at 33 minutes, but that was my aim as I wanted to test my heel/toe. All ok - I had a tightness in my foot, but no pain. I’ll need to make sure I do extra stretches and utilise my swanky foam roller!
I’d love to go to parkrun this Saturday, but I’ll be sensible and give my foot an extra week if I think it needs it. Crikey, I’ve turned into a proper running geek! But a happy one! 😀😀
Hope you guys all have a wonderful week, running and otherwise! ❤️
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Great news cheeky😁, it's all about listening to your body, being patient and remembering that run will still be there in a week or so, not that it's easy at all!!
So glad to hear your toe is feeling better but good decision on the parkrun it sounds.
I got some running tights for the cooler days and wore them yesterday, v comfortable but it's a good job I've toned up as they leave nothing to the imagination 😂😳
I know what you mean about running tights CH! I had to pop into the supermarket on the way home, and there’s no way I’d have worn running gear in there a few months ago! Now I feel all righteous! 😅🏃♀️👍
Yes both! I had a tendency to get plantar fasciitis in my left heel ever since W2, but it’s been manageable and had actually pretty much gone away. I then went and clobbered my left foot doing yoga (I know!) and injured my toe. Again, ok to run on - but I must have changed my gait to compensate and my heel flared up. ☹️
All better now, and I couldn’t wait to get back running. I could have one circuit of the park which is 3.7k, but I prefer round numbers so 4k it had to be! Loving it! 🏃♀️😀
Well done cheeky. 👍You’re right it was a gorgeous morning to run. Like you I’d been itching to get out as I wasn’t well last week and didn’t want to risk making things worse.
So like you I did a slow and steady 4K and feel fantastic now. Can’t believe in a few short months that I can go from not being able to run to being desperate that I can’t get out and run! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Just shows what a difference this programme makes. Enjoy your running this week 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Good to hear your back on it cheeky! I seem to have fractured my motivation, but I'm forcing myself out in a bit, gonna have a nice slow run and tackle a couple of hills, then a slow run home. I'm also gonna try and get out Wednesday or Thursday, it just depends when I'm working!
I find I need shoes half a size to a full size bigger with my orthotic insoles, you may find the same with your supportive inserts, as they may move where your foot sits inside the shoe.
Yes, good point. I already wear trainers half a size bigger than usual, but of course the insoles take up more room. Ordinarily they’re fine, but because my toe is still tender I don’t like anything pressing on it. 👍
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