Had to stop running at week 5 run 1 due to heel pain in October, was gutted but after having my gait measured and bought new running shoes which have also prevented a future knee issue which I had no idea about have just re-run week 3 run 1. Got the buzz back, no heel pain woohoo. I know I’m not where I wanted to be in terms of weeks but I’m injury free so feeling very happy. Happy Sunday everyone
Back 2 weeks: Had to stop running at week 5 run... - Couch to 5K
Back 2 weeks
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Keep an eye on that heel pain; take it easy even if you think it is now cured. If the pain was right under the heel it could be the achilles tendon.
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Welcome back... pain free is great. A couple of weeks back, and a couple off injured, but long term you’re going to live longer, so what’s a month? Good job today, and the heel not reacting is great news.
I did the exact same thing due to a knee injury and was really disappointed to go back two weeks, but actually I’ve wound up surpassing 30mins by week 7 so going back and consolidating was definitely worth it! Keep smashing it 😘
Well done you and thank you for the encouragement.
Keep an eye on that heel. I had the same problem a year ago and it took a while to get it fully resolved. I bought some silicone heel protectors from eBay , less than £2 , and they work wonders. Still wear them now as a precaution. And plenty of stretching before and after a run.
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Welcome back.. slow and steady and on you go