Back after back injury

[Jasminflower59]

I have been out of action with a pulled muscle in my back for a week. I pulled out after doing Week 6 R2. That one felt really hard and i wasnt looking forward to R3. Im thinking of going out tomorrow to get back in the swing but where should i start. Any advice please?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As the guide to the plan states you lose next to no condition in the first two weeks of non running,

Pick up where you left off.

[Jasminflower59 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I should have looked at the plan. Got my head in my dissertation so a bit distracted. Cheers

[Doddy1979]

I feel your pain as I had a similar issue 18 months ago which took me ages to get back out. I went back to week 4 as I didn’t want to go back to the start; it worked fine but I’d have been prepared to go back further if needed. Unfortunately I didn’t complete the programme the 2nd time round either but am now up to week 9 so I’m really close to finally completing! Best of luck, just take it slow and listen to your body

[Jasminflower59 in reply to Doddy1979]

Thank you. Im a bit nervous about going too soon. The non runners and the healthy ones roll their eyes as if im making excuses so i feel a bit pressured. I still have a twinge but i know i need to keep moving