3 week break

[Barbydos]

Hi everyone, advice please. After putting this programme off for a while I finally dusted my trainers off and got out there, very happy to complete week 3 with no problems. Then I have had various medical issues one of which meant fasting for 24 hours and now have some sort of sprain in my bum cheek top of thigh area which means I haven’t been able to run for 3 weeks, what do I do now, carry on where I left off or start from the beginning again? 😩

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

With a two week break, fitness would be about the same as when you last ran. This is three weeks, so you have probably lost a tiny bit, but as you’d completed the week you’d have been at a level that was higher than that last run. I’d imagine that you’re capable of moving on to week 4, but maybe a repeat of week 3 run 3 would give you the belief that this is the case. Whenever you come back from a break, relax and keep the pace down. Keep an eye on that sprain in the glutes... if it reacts to the run, it’s better to not push through it and save it for another day. Have fun out there.

[Barbydos Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks 👍

[JaoJao]

Do you know what it is? I hope it’s not sciatica, please get to the bottom of it and then you can alter your runs if you need to or perform addition exercises x but get the advice first

[Barbydos Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks seeing my osteo on Monday and not running until I’ve seen him

[JaoJao in reply to Barbydos]

Just try a gentle walk until they, maybe a power walk to test it

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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Enjoy your journey.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Is your butt pain gone now... if it has, take the advice given and run gently ..listen to your body... it is your best guide

[Alast]

Firstly I'd suggest having that sprain addressed first of all, you don't want to make things worse by aggravating it more. Then when you're told you can, off you go, I originally started C25K last September. I had a few hiccups & delays along the way, finally (just) scraping to W4 R1, but then I stopped at the beginning of December. I go myself back out there again a couple of weeks ago, and decided to re-start completely from scratch (let's face it, I was only effectively 3 weeks into the programme anyway). I'm really glad that I did that as (so far) I've been able to go into my runs safe in the knowledge that I've done them before, so I should be able to do them again. Up to now I've managed to complete every run, whereas last time I did turn a few into practice runs. This may be the best approach for you too and easing back into it may help tat nasty sprain repair too. Please let us know how you get on.