Here I go again!

[DebboJ]

So it’s been three weeks since I moved to wales. I had pain in both my Achilles before I moved and was determined to keep going on this journey. The day of the move i decided to just repeat a week 1 run (should have been week 4 but already worn out with packing two vans) and I really struggled to do it. My intention was to boost my confidence and think it would be easy, but I felt like a complete failure! Since moving I haven’t stopped cleaning, moving furniture, lifting boxes and painting - all with continued pain in my tendons. Decided to start back at week 1 again today and whilst I’m pleased I have done it, I’m beginning to think I’m never to going to succeed with the pains I have, are they there for good? Any advice about what to do would be fab. Lovely tree lined route though 🙂

[skysue16 Graduate]

Lovely photo, looks a great route. I feel for you and understand. I moved last October and it does take a while to get settled into a routine, and not just a running routine! I am also struggling with injury, desperate to run but worry about making my ankle/tendons worse again. I would recommend seeking professional advice. All the best to you .

[Granspeed Graduate]

Sounds like a good reason to meet your new doctor. Tendons can be funny things and you haven’t really been able to rest since your move. Lovely route - hope the pains clear up soon!

[Letties Graduate]

I agree. I'd stop running and go see your Dr.

I didn't. Then didn't run again for two years.

It's not worth the risk.

Are you Welsh? Or just fancied some greenery? Just being nosey!!

[DebboJ in reply to Letties]

I’m not welsh. We just fancied an adventure 😊 thanks

[Letties Graduate in reply to DebboJ]

Biggest challenge will be mastering all the "ll" and "ch" in the language!!!

Good luck.

😂

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Definitely see your Dr. And when they say it’s safe to run, search Japanese slow jogging movement on youtube and you’ll find a short film showing a low impact running technique. This is how I run as I want to get fit but not injure myself. But definitely definitely see your Dr and if you can afford it a sports physio too. Hope you recover soon x

[DebboJ in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thankyou and I will x