IC, progress report

[Wenderwoo]

Hi everybody,

When I started this around 10 weeks ago I had a persistent niggle with my left Achilles, which I had put down to age, so ignored it and started the program. All was going quite well, doing 3 runs a week, and then once the longer runs kicked in so did increased pain and swelling of said tendon. I consulted my gp who gave me some guidance literature. Although she didn’t tell me to stop, I decided to anyway and have been following the advice on how to treat it.

Now, 3 weeks later it seems to be getting better. So I’ve decided to carry on with the treatment over the holiday period, and hopefully I will be able to restart in the new year. That being said, I’m going to take it a lot easier, maybe take additional rest days, do some repeat runs, etc, and if it takes 6 months instead of 2 and a half, then so be it.

I’ve still been stalking you all so as not to lose focus, and it’s good to see you all progressing well. Keep it up, and I hope I can join you all soon 👍😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Sorry to hear of your injury, just enjoy your rest and i guess walk if you can, It took us longer than 9 weeks and we took a months break due to psoriasis on my feet and pain then started from scratch again to find we were stronger than when we first started so you will be too

[pete1212 Graduate]

It’s been two weeks today for me wenderwoo so frustrating Achilles tendinitis sucks but I was hoping to run today but still a bit sore ,so think I give it another few days and see 😡. Hope you feel better soon get back to running 🏃‍♀️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Sounds as though you have a good plan there Wenderwoo! Good luck with the recovery and keep stalking!

[Womangolfer Graduate]

Glad you are getting better. Taking extra rest days in between runs sounds like a good idea.

[Jacca Graduate]

So glad your injury is getting better and you’ll be able to get back to running soon. Take it at your own pace. No rush. Just make sure you’re ok 👍😁🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[John_W Graduate]

I like your attitude! The fact that you haven't been put off is a great sign of your mental strength.

Good luck!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great plan Wenderwoo, and I hope you are pain free soon. 🤗🤗

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Glad you're on the mend and haven't lost your enthusiasm. You'll be back out there in no time.👍

[MummyTum Graduate]

Sooo frustrating. Really feel for you. Well done for resting and will look forward to hearing of your restarting in the new year xx

[steviej99 Graduate]

Sorry to hear Wenderwoo - IC sucks but it is par for the course for us runners. Your approach sounds perfect, patience is the key with rest and making sure you are fully recovered is the only way for your long term fitness.

[JeffingSG Graduate]

Sorry to hear you are on the bench for a while but it's good to be kind to yourself, take the time to rest and plan ahead realistically and practically. Hope you are soon able to get back out there

[Alast]

Hi Wenderwoo. Sorry to hear about your setback, (but I thought you'd gone a bit quiet!). Pleased (but not surprised) to see that you're not giving up, all of the other success stories on here certainly spur me on. Take it easy and 'listen' to your body whilst you do what you can do. Personally I think that being able to announce "I completed C25K in 2020" has a nice sound/look to it!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Alast]

Thanks, hopefully we will both be able to say it 😁

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

Have missed you but glad to hear you're on the mend. You'll be back running before you know it x

[getfitatlast Graduate]

Glad to hear it is getting better. I am 59 and found that running every other day was just too much. I was getting hip and IT band problems. Once I started leaving 2 days between runs everything went a lot better. I reckon it took me just over 12 weeks to graduate in the end. Best of luck once you get back to it.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to getfitatlast]

That’s encouraging and good to know, as I’m also 59 - thanks 😁

[RunawayBetty Graduate]

So glad you are getting better, and you really have a good plan there! I'm sure you'll be able to run slow and steadily into the new year, and it doesn't matter if it takes longer than originally planned.

After all, this whole thing is about going out and moving our bodies in order to keep them fit, not about reaching any random goal in terms of distance or time. Graduation will certainly be a milestone, but in the end, it's just another day of running! (Now going to repeat this a hundred times to myself, as I keep forgetting my own wise words ... 😉)

Enjoy your way! 😊

[Mum22boys Graduate]

Really hope you can get back on the programme in the new year. I have an old knee injury that, fingers crossed, hasn't caused my a problem since starting back in August but once I got into the continuous runs I left 2 rest days between each run and have only once run with only 1 rest day since graduating and I honestly believed the extra rest is keeping my knee strong and me running. I really think it will help you. Fingers crossed!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Mum22boys]

Thank you 😁

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Good stuff. Sounds like a very sensible approach.

Bet you're looking forward to getting back to it!

[RunSkippyRun Graduate]

Hi Wenderwoo,

I was sorry to hear of the achilles problem - best wishes for a good recovery and for your 2020 comeback. Like many others, I'll be watching out for your posts and willing you on.

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to RunSkippyRun]

Thank you 😁

[BlackCat21 Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your Achilles but glad to hear that it’s getting better (Did you manage to walk around Barcelona?). I had imagined we’d graduate around the same time so if we make it on Saturday, I’ll dedicate the first sip to you!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Hi, I think my post was a bit soon, as Achilles still giving me some right gip! I’m going to see a physio on Monday. I’ll be looking for your post tomorrow, and will toast your success! Good luck to you both 👍😁🍾🥂

[BlackCat21 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Watch this space!