Ouch! and so close to finishing

[steviej99]

On Saturday I ran w9r1. I didn't take my own advice. Did 30 minutes and then instead of stopping I pushed on 8 more minutes for 5k - bad mistake. I've now got a foot injury. First time I didn't stick to the plan, first injury. Can't do w9r2 and can't do my graduation run at Parkrun as planned on Saturday. Very disappointed, very, very stupid. Hopefully one week and then start w9 again. Stick to the plan guys, don't run too far, don't run too fast 😒😒

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

So sorry ! We live and learn though. Get rested up and come back refreshed. Looking forward to your graduation very soon x

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Cheers ButtercupKid

[Yellowblob]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you heal fast 🙂

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Yellowblob]

Thanks Yellowblob

[Katnap Graduate]

Noooooo....

So annoying! I thought you doing the 5k as a one-off would be OK.

Check online for foot stretches and exercises.

Hopefully you can still walk without too much pain and keep up the habit of getting out there. 😸

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap, I'll check online. Most annoying thing is the weather this week is perfect!!

[Katnap Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Doh!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Tough.

Some people get away with it........some don't.........but why take the risk?

The plan is progressive for a reason.

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Slap on wrist duly taken....

[Sunnybraeboats Graduate]

Ah it's not all bad Stevie get some rest and ease back in slowly you know you can do this now so just listen to your body and you will be fit and ready next week

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Sunnybraeboats]

Thanks Sunny, I'm ready and roaring to go, but my foot isn't!

[Jell6 Graduate]

That's a shame , I hope it heals soon.

Thank you for sharing that though, as I think recently I have been reading a lot of posts that have made me wonder if the poster is not pushing too hard, or missing rest/repair days.

So your " stick to the plan" advice is good to see.😶

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell. Usual case of giving advice to others on here and not following it myself .

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

🤣🤣🤣, we are so good at that.!

If I'm dithering about niggles I now think " what advice would I give to someone else?"

It keeps me sensible 🤗

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Ouch.

I gotta say, well done for demonstrating why we stick to the plan, that’s above and beyond.

You’ll be back in a week or so and the rest will set you up nicely. Those guys at parkrun will be there next week too!

Hope you can stay active for the endorphins kick, and you’re back out there soon.

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Feeling so fit and ready. Just hope it's not more than a week...just have to see

[LottiePops]

Oh no poor you. Thank you for sharing though and reminding us why it is important to stick to the program ☺️

[JJ-1962 Graduate]

Ooh that’s not good, hopefully your foot injury is quick at healing. I can only imagine the annoyance - so close to completing. Just know that it will happen and all the best athletes have injuries at some stage - never a good time 😏 I shall look forward to seeing your name in the ‘Graduation’ list in the near future

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to JJ-1962]

Thanks JJ - it's perfect running weather and other than my foot I feel great. Grrrrr!!

[Amblerman Graduate]

That's a bit of a blow but I'm sure you'll recover and complete your graduation soon. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Amblerman]

Thanks Amblerman

[gsjltm Graduate]

Gutting! But technically you did 5K so congrats! Look forward to hearing you completing W9R3 (to plan though)

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to gsjltm]

Thanks. Gotta do 3 runs in week 9 to graduate so hopefully some warm up runs next week and then restart w9 (to plan) the week after!

[Deals1 Graduate]

Ah no. Bad news. Don't worry u will soon be back up and running (sorry 😂 ) and the park run Wii be waiting for you and graduation !

[steviej99 Graduate]

Thanks Deals

[SueAK Graduate]

Ah Stevie, just seen this as checked in so I could say well done on finishing 😳. So sorry to hear that, you must be so frustrated. Take a rest, and the victory will seem SO much sweeter when you get there. Look how far you’ve come! Hope you find some positive things to do with the enforced rest. Sue

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to SueAK]

Thanks Sue. I was gutted but it's a lesson on not planning to far ahead. I hope some warm up runs next week and then graduation the week after if the foot shows no signs

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Aah gutted for you steviej, how frustrating.

Rest up and get better soon, we all want to see you cross that line just as much as you do, but you’ll be back on it soon enough.

🤞💪👍

[steviej99 Graduate]

Thanks ThunderSloth, appreciated