W2R1 done

[lucypea]

That wasn’t so bad apart from I felt something go in my tendon!! I had to abort the last run and hobble home. It has to heal by thurs. next run. Any tip greatly received. I don’t want to stop cause if I do I won’t start again.

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

... but if you do run and it is still painful, you risk making it worse. Sorry to hear this has happened to you 🙁. Where does it hurt? Ice can help if you have pulled a muscle (a bag of frozen peas for 10 mins or so 3x a day) but you really shouldn’t run if that is the case. If it is still painful after a few days rest, do go see a GP or sports physio (if you can). But most of all, don’t give up. I cannot tell you the number of injuries I have had to rest up from! You can always get back to the running, it is not going anywhere! One thing I have learned since starting to run is patience. And knowing when to listen to my body and when not to run...Hope it is feeling much better soon.

[lucypea in reply to Sadie-runs]

It’s right on my tendon. I will be sensible although that will be hard!! How do you get motivated again after resting?

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to lucypea]

How do you know it’s a tendon rather than a muscle?

As for motivation, well, I just tell myself that getting back to it is not up for discussion 😂 - and I remind myself why I started running. The first run back is always a little tough, but honestly, you soon get back into it, it is not so bad. 😘

[lucypea]

It’s that bit just above the heel but not your calf. Hope that makes sense.