Week 6 Run 1 (sort of)

[mafee]

I had been really good and rested a sore foot for a week but have been impatient to get back out. Today I thought I would try - the foot was only a bit achy. I managed the first 5 minute run but the foot started hurting on the 8 minute run. I walked for a bit and then ran again - and got to the end. I ran a bit longer to make up for the walking bit - I hope that is not cheating. BUT I think I am going to have to have 2 days rest before I try again. I really am hoping that my foot sorts itself out - it is just above the arch. I have tried looking it up on all sorts of sites but am none the wiser really. Anyway - I haven't given up yet. Should I go back or go on next time?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Two or three days rest is not a problem - even the occasional week between runs doesn’t seem to affect fitness, and sometimes you even come back stronger. Personally I would repeat the run you’ve just done once your foot has improved, but if you feel you’ve covered the requirements then try the next and see how it goes x

[Ethelbert Graduate]

I'm having two or three rest days as standard, more if I feel any twinges. I'm finding that way I feel fully ready to tackle the run without worrying I'm doing damage to my dodgy back and ankles.

[mafee Graduate in reply to Ethelbert]

I don't want to get out of the habit but yes 2 or even 3 days in between probably sounds better than doing too much and having to take a week! (which is what I have already managed to do)thanks for the reply

[Ethelbert Graduate in reply to mafee]

I know what you mean about the habit, but it's just a slightly less frequent habit! I'm finding I'm usually ready to go again after two rest days, and almost twitching after three, so I suspect the habit is getting well and truly there!

You've done so well getting this far, not worth jeopardising all that.

[mafee Graduate in reply to Ethelbert]

yes I agree!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Each workout makes you stronger, but there is little point in ticking off a workout if you are not sure you actually completed it.........

If the foot pain persists then the next port of call is a GP or physio.

Take care.

[ktsok Graduate]

Well done mafee - both for getting out there and for letting your foot dictate the pace. I feel your frustration! As for ticking off runs, I don’t know about you, but I’m finding it’s becoming less and less about ticking off another section and more about the learning journey... sure, we all want to graduate, but the 9:3 run (hopefully) is just a little way past the start, not the finish... this all sounds very zen, I know how rubbish injuries are and I’m not brilliant at taking time out - but I have learned (through climbing) that it is better to rein it in/slow down/rest. Pushing through with injuries just results in coming to a juddering stop. Anyways, not sure I’m making sense, but take care of that foot and perhaps let how it feels dictate which run you do next?