Trying to get back into running following an Achilles injury,

[Ray111]

Hi All, Having graduated from C25K last summer (surprising myself in the process, being 64 years old with no previous running experience to speak of), I followed up with a few 5k runs and six parkruns. I was chuffed to bits with this, but in November I damaged my Achilles tendon and had to give up running for a while to allow recovery. Two months later, I have today managed a 4k run (albeit with pauses) in 31 minutes, which is far better than I expected. I was fearful of having to start C25K again from the beginning due to losing fitness, but now it looks as though this won't be necessary.

I am posting this simply to encourage anyone in a similar position to get back into running again. I feel so much better for having made the effort and I hope you will to!

Happy New Year

Ray

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back to the forum.

Having been in a similar position to you in the past I would recommend that you continue your build up in duration and intensity very gently.

Keep running, keep smiling.