In Week 8 and my back is hurting... how long should I leave it till my next run?

[Reachtarget2020]

😟🤦‍♀️ Well I completed Run 1 of Week 8 on Thursday, all fine! I have run faster than I ever thought possible 😀 I hit the gym yesterday & loved it - but close to the end of the session my back started aching... ☹ Woke up this morning with a very sore lower back! 😭 every time I bend or do anything it hurts... looks like run 2 will have to be delayed... how long should I wait?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

wait until you are pain free, but try to keep flexible.

There is advice on dealing with injury in the guide to the plan.

[Roxdog Graduate]

Sorry about your back. Maybe you're trying to run too fast and it's disrupting your posture?

Perhaps try some yoga to ease your back (but of course I'm no physio!) and take your next run slower?

[Reachtarget2020 in reply to Roxdog]

Yeah, I did feel strong enough to increase my speed during my last run but maybe I increased it a bit too much - although I felt great at the time!

Going to take it easy for the next two days and do some stretches to support my back, but I will definitely take my next run slower! 😀👍🏃‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Reachtarget2020]

Maybe it is the visit to the gym that is causing the issue.

Planks and bridges build core strength to support your spine.

have a look on the Strength and Flex forum.

[Reachtarget2020 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Sounds good il have a look at that! I did use an exercise ball to help support my back with squads & crunches. Il build myself up to the planks 😑🤦‍♀️

[Daroo Graduate]

I hurt my back at end of week 5- I took about 5 break and went to a yoga class which really helped..