Simon says I can start running.....I’m so scared!!!!

[Vintage61]

Plantar pretty much sorted, just need some nerve pain rehab which he says is the easy bit! I have to “nerve floss” which should be fun. So I’m strapped up again and Simon says gentle one minute run one minute walk and see how it goes for this week. Yikes....I’m so nervous, wish me luck peeps! 🏃🏻‍♀️🥺🏃🏻‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It's only normal you would be nervous but you've been really great in doing as instructed. Good luck with your gentle run/walk. Let us know how you get on . 😊🤞🤞🤞

[backintime Graduate]

can you repeat those 2 minutes or is it just a 2 minute run/walk for this one?

you will be FINE!

what is nerve flossing?

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

You can do it. Take care.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Good luck!

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I hope you are back running soon.

Good luck.

[backintime Graduate]

so how'd it go???

[Vintage61 Graduate]

Thank you guys..... walked a moderately brisk 5 k in the end and after the first 2.5 did 5 x 1 minute jogs over the next k or so. It appears I can still run!! It’s a bit sore now I’ve finished but not massively. So this is me for the next 2 outings this week. Really pleased with progress. Thanks so much for putting up with me 🥴😘🏃🏻‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

Brilliant! 🤞🏻 it keeps improving 🤞🏻😁

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’m pleased but if I’m honest frustrated that I can’t just run. I need to put some serious body strengthening work in and shift some weight over the winter. I feel really motivated which is positive. Thx for your support

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

It's so annoying doing as we're told isn't it!? 🤣🤣🤣 I was dreadful when I broke my toe!

Seriously check out YouTube stuff you can do at home, I guarantee that A. You'll feel really stoopid the first few times. B. It will make you feel better. C. It actually all does really work, you get stronger all over 👍🏻💪🏻🤣

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thx. I’ve been to Decathlon and invested in some weights and resistance trickery, it’s gonna be fun!!! 🤪

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

Its also dull!! Like anything else, make it a habit or those weights will become doorstops.... now where's that kettlebell again...🤔🙈🤣

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

😂😂

[backintime Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

great stuff V - glad it went well

just keep doing as you're told and all will be well

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you 😊

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Yesss! You have so got this. 🙌

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Xx

[60fit Graduate]

Great to hear you can still run! 👏🏃‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Oh gosh Vintage61 ...I’m nervous for you! But you know the drill...slower than slow..good luck x

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

I was a good girl 😁

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

I’m glad to hear it...it went well?

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Not too bad. I feel it a bit today but that was to be expected I suppose

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Vintage61]

It is but, I’d definitely have an extra rest day x

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

I am yes. A shorter walk tomorrow with a couple of minute runs and then just a walk before Parkrun marshalling on Sat.

[Rogie55 Graduate]

Brilliant. Take it slow, away you go Xx

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Rogie55]

Thank you 😊

[Run46 Graduate]

If Simon says then it must be fine 😀...just take it nice and easy, and don't be tempted to do more than you're supposed too. Good luck 😘

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Run46]

Thank you. It is very tempting but I’m playing the long game on this one

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate]

Good luck Vintage - we’re all here every step of the way. Hopefully You’ll be back to where you left off in no time 🍀🙌🏻

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you so much. It’s a lesson learned for sure