Am I back to square one 🤔

[HS1965]

Hi everyone

I started couch 2 5k about November last year and felt great that I could run something I never thought I would be able to do again as I haven’t ran since I left school in 1982

But about 3 months ago my right hip starting hurting when running and I’ve had to stop

I have had xrays and have wear and tear and need to have physio

I haven’t ran for about 8-10 weeks because of this but have still gone out and walked but it felt not too bad today so thought I would get out and give it a go

I was gutted that I could only run for about 2 minutes without having to stop

Please bear in mind my hip was fine today so it was nothing to do with that so it seems like I’m back to square one again because I haven’t ran for a while

😭😢😭😢

[Hidden]

Square one... Not necessarily. I would say that after 10-12 weeks, it would be worth doing C25K again. But this time with the benefit of all the things that you have learned along the way. Becoming a runner is not always a linear path, with injuries or just life getting in the way. Don't be downhearted; within 9 weeks you can be up there again. Have you seen the physio yet? Might be worth waiting for their advice. Good luck

[HS1965 in reply to Hidden]

Just had letter re physio got to ring to book appointment Thanks for your reply you are right 9 weeks isn’t that long x

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes but you can repeat the programme when you’re ready.

Good luck with your hip 💪👍💪🏃‍♀️

[HS1965 in reply to misswobble]

Oh dear so I am back to square one then 😢 Thank you Re hip x

[Alast]

Hang on, you've not done this for ages and now you're sad because you can only run for 2 minutes? Well done you! When I started on C25K I couldn't string 2 x 60 second runs together even with the walking break. Now I'm at the end of week 3, and have run for more than 3 minutes, more than once! You have done brilliantly, and will get better and better, all in your own time. Stick at it and let us know how you're getting on. It's a great journey, enjoy it with the rest of us. You will be fine, you can do it, no matter how long it takes. Go, go, go...

[HS1965 in reply to Alast]

Thank you so much I’m feeling a bit more positive now x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry about your injury, I think you will have to restart C25K and repeat the whole program for a second time, to me I think that is the only way to avoid further injury..

[HS1965 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you

Not what I really wanted

But 9 weeks isn’t the end of the world and I should hopefully find it easier this time

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to HS1965]

👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Sorry about hip problems. You need to protect your hip by building up the support muscles again. As everyone says, start c25k again giving these muscles a chance to build properly thus avoiding injury to those precious hips. You will then have the joy of re-graduation it was sweet 1st time, think how wonderful it will be 2nd time in knowledge you have overcome this new problem. Take care and be brave, we are all cheering you on

[HS1965 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you x

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Why not try a run from wk1 then a run from wk2 then a run from wk3 and so on and so on. If you manage , great if not you'll probably need to complete c25k again . But that's not so bad . Good luck 😊

[HS1965 in reply to Buddy34]

Good idea

Thanks x

[linda9389 Graduate]

I've just repeated the program after 4 months off due to injury. Frustrating to say the least. But actually I was so happy to be able to run again that I enjoyed every single one of those runs! I haven't completed all 27 runs - I've skipped quite a few, evaluating how I felt after each one and deciding what to do next. It has been very satisfying in it's own way. Don't look back at where you were, look forwards to where you want to be, safe in the knowledge that you're actively working to that goal. BUT only if the physio says it's OK of course, you don't want to be starting from square -10 🥺

[HS1965 in reply to linda9389]

Thank you

Im getting quite excited thinking about starting it again now 👏👏

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I haven't run for more than five minutes in the last seven months due to a knee injury. Those five minute intervals were during my full rerun of C25K, which I had to abandon after the first run in W5R1.

When, if, I get the OK to run again, I will naturally start back at W1R1 of the plan knowing that it is a safe and sensible way to build my body back up again.

We all have to accept the reality of our situation and make a plan to make the changes we desire.

[HS1965 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank You

[kathkyn]

I am starting again because I've been ill just started doing week 1 for the second time in two weeks I am getting there slowly. I am sure you will be able to make it back too

[HS1965]

Thank you