Still not running after graduating about 6 weeks ago (still troubled with infected toes which are taking ages to heal) I’m seeing a podiatrist so everything is under control.
To try and keep fit I’ve started a yoga class which I’m hoping will develop my strength and stamina for running - I can’t wait to get back to it even though I expect I’ll have to start from the beginning again.
☹️ 😔 😞
Yoga sounds like a great idea while your or toes recover. Lots of stretching & holding and balance. Perfect complement to your return to running. (And I bet you won’t have to go right back to the very beginning. 😊)
Week 3 is a popular week to restart if you have been off running for more than two months rather than from the very start
Thanks AlMorr, starting at week 3 looks doable and in the meantime I’ll keep up my enthusiasm by browsing this site, gentle exercise and maybe cleaning my trainers!
Thanks Granspeed! Never thought I’d be so upset at not running! It quickly took a hold of me!
My daughter has passed me some weights for arm exercises (2 and a half pound) so I’m trying them too.
Hope your running programme is going well 🏃♀️
Thank you. So far no catastrophes! 👏🏼
Which yoga are you trying ? I wanted to do the "hot yoga", but there are no classes near me
I've heard bad things about that
I'm always cold, the idea of being in a room that warm sounds like heaven
I think in a room that warm I couldn't do anything other than lounge and sweat !!
Hi backintime I’ve completed a 6 week course titled ‘ yoga for over 45’s’ with a teacher who is in her mid 60’s and a fabulous role model (she is so flexible and strong 💪)
Can’t wait to be back running though!
Oh blimey... they are taking a while those toes aren't they? Yoga is great and are you on the Strength and Flex forum too
Yep .....2 different infections, 3 lots of antibiotics and a very impatient woman who didn’t initially follow the advice of rest and elevate ☹️
Will check out the Strength and Flex forum though
Oh dear... Yes that forum is great,, there are quite a few of us there.. I am having to do loads more on there at the moment as sill not running! Maybe tomorrow!!!
It pays dividends to keep the strength and stamina work up... antibiotics zap me totally... so you must be feeling really fed up!
Just concerned about loss of fitness but staying positive (it’s partly due to side effects of ongoing treatment at the moment which leaves the immune system weakened) but onwards and upwards eh!
I do Hartha Yoga which is brilliant for stretching and balance with a bit of meditation aswell. Great for a certain age group as it’s a more gentle yoga. Good luck and hope you feel better soon x
My class is the same (I’m also joining an intense relaxation group this week) loving the slow movements whilst I’m recovering🧘♀️
Hope your running goes well this week 🏃♀️
Yoga for Runners
Is there a style of yoga best suited to a runner?
Yoga for runners
so much aching! W7 running and yoga
Yoga 30 day challenge day 2
