After injuty

[Debest]

I've had a pulled calf twice in the last month so have rested now for 3 weeks. If I were to start back which week do you think I should go back to. I got to wk9 but then went back to wk7 but pulled it again. Any advice gratefully received

[BarbieW Graduate]

Deb

I strained my calf on Christmas Day and have not run since until this week, when I finally felt confident enough to go. But guess what, although I graduated last autumn, I went right back to week 1, just to get back into it gently. I have just done the first run of each week and this morning on week 4, I did feel I could carry on a bit longer when Jo said I could stop. But I am adamant I am not going to try too much too soon and get back on the IC this time. But I would suggest you just try it out but listen to your own body, and if you feel the slightest twinge go back to a walk for a while. It is working for me. So far. But I’m only on my first week back running so I may be totally wrong! Next week I may think differently!!!

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Search Japanese slow jogging movement on youtube and you’ll find a great short film showing a low impact running technique. This has been a huge help to me - I started this just before my 53rd birthday and getting fit but without injury was key, This is short stride slow running and maybe it’ll help prevent future injuries.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As it states in the guide to buying plan, after a couple of weeks of non running you may need to just head out gently and see what you can manage.