Starting again 😕

[Drumjr]

Having to previously abandon c25k (during week 3) due to tendon muscle damage have started again. Just tried week 1 run 3 but still not fit enough to complete the full runs - so - I presume I keep repeating week 1 until I can complete easily before moving on to week 2?? I'm 60 this year and never run before and obviously very unfit 😣 any advice?? I'm also working through the strength and flex programme 😊

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I got extensor tendonitis last summer during week 9, so had to stop. I completely sympathise with where you are. I restarted in September but my foot wasn't strong enough, so I waited until January. I completed week 7 this morning. How long have you been away from running? As you said, it is important to complete all the runs before moving on. Once you have successfully done week 1, then move on to week 2. View these runs as practice runs which are building your strength and stamina and they will help you to complete week 1 when you are ready. Good luck 😊

[Drumjr in reply to Hidden]

Hi Delly-dot. I had to abandon exercise about 5 weeks ago as leg/knee too painful. First tried c25k with running club but taking things much slower by using the app and repeating runs as I feel I need to so hopefully will improve my fitness without injury this time 🤞🏃‍♀️😊😕

[Hidden in reply to Drumjr]

It’s good you can do the runs at your own pace, especially when coming back after injury. Don’t worry about taking extra rest days if you need to. This video may help with reducing impact and helping your knee. Apologies if you have seen it before, it’s well known on the forum. m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

[Drumjr in reply to Hidden]

Ah I have seen this video, good to watch it again I think this jogging would be best for me 😁👍🏃‍♀️