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Pulled my back

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I am at week 6 run 3 that is due today. But i have pulled my back and struggling to walk properly. I have 2 young dogs that pull when walking so my back has been teetering in the edge for a few weeks. A couple of days ago it went and now im in pain.

Stupid question, should i still try to run. Im gutted to get this far and now have to stop. 😡

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Don't run. The runs will wait.. they do that :)

Never run through pain... maybe try some gentle back exercises..but do wait until you are pain free :)

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Jasminflower59 in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you. I am doing the recommeded back exercises so hopefully .....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Jasminflower59

You will be fine.. this running teaches us patience.. :)

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Jasminflower59 in reply to Oldfloss

👍

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ArthurJGGraduate

No, don’t run with that injury. But you knew that really.

Conventional wisdom is that you can pick up from where you left off after a break of up to two weeks (assuming you’re fully recovered). If you are out for longer than that then, once you are back fit, start with a slow easy run and just listen to your body and you’ll soon know if you can continue from where you were or need to go back a step or two.

Not running when injured us just as much a part of the discipline of running as going out three times a week when fit, so don’t feel bad about it: you’re doing the right thing.

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Jasminflower59 in reply to ArthurJG

Thank you. Thats really good advice. Its so easy to feel guilty for not doing it. Thats turned my thinking round 👍

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