Back 2 weeks

[Purple66]

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

[Silverfox1943 Graduate]

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.

[Purple66 in reply to Silverfox1943]

Will take it easy thank you and keep check on it.

[Silverfox1943 Graduate in reply to Purple66]

👍the trainers may have cured it but if there is a weakness consider continueing with some gentle stretching.

[Purple66 in reply to Silverfox1943]

Agree, I made sure I stretched before and afterwards today and will carry on stretching.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

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.

[Purple66 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you and exactly that. Looking forward to Tuesday now.

[Jodava]

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 😘

[Purple66 in reply to Jodava]

Well done you and thank you for the encouragement.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Purple66]

Make sure you stick to the plan and don't push too hard...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jodava]

Slow and steady as you go

[Anne-13]

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.

[Purple66 in reply to Anne-13]

Thanks. Will have a look on eBay for the heel protectors.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back.. slow and steady and on you go