Aches and pains

[massagemum]

Bit gutted this morning. Today is run day but having to put off until tomorrow due to aches and pains. I'm a fibromyalgia sufferer and stupidly decided to go for a walk yesterday on my rest day. I ended up walking nearly 4 miles and really felt it in my lower back and legs this morning 😩

Does anyone else occasionally have to leave more than a day inbetween runs?

[Honor32]

Sorry to hear this. For week 4, i left two days in between each run as the demands change. Am currently on week 6 run 2 and back to running every other day...... i go with how I feel ! Hope this helps 😃

[massagemum in reply to Honor32]

Well done for getting to week 6! I'm just frustrated because I want to complete my last run of week 2 and my new running shoes arrived yesterday 😩

I knew I'd be bad today because it felt like I was walking in treacle during my walk yesterday. I'll be back on it tomorrow 👍💪🏃‍♀️

[Honor32 in reply to massagemum]

Interestingly, i alternate shoes with my runs.....my sister has fibromyalgia and I’ve worked with her alot ( im a massage therapist and Pilates Teacher ) try some really gentle stretches which will ease inflammation and tension and take it really gently and slowly !! Let’s know how you get on ....👍🏼

[massagemum in reply to Honor32]

How funny...I'm a massage therapist too! Oh boy, I'd give anything for a proper massage right now instead of trying to guide my husband 😂

I'm going to do some yoga today and stretch a little. Thank you 🙏

[Honor32 in reply to massagemum]

I know right 😂😂....take it easy and really slowly !!

[Chattycatt Graduate]

All the time! And it is usually because of aches and pains from over doing it. I now do 10 mins of yoga stretches before a run and that helps. Just keep going!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Chattycatt]

It is recommended that pre run stretching is dynamic as linked to in the guide to the plan.

[massagemum in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I always stretch beforehand as I'm very aware of my fibromyalgia affecting me. It's bound to happen due to my age, being overweight and medical issues. If I have to take more than a days rest occasionally then I'll have to just sick it up. It's not gonna stop me 😊💪

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to massagemum]

Yes, I was just pointing out to Chattycatt that pre run stretching should not be static, but dynamic, as there is a suggested link with injury doing static stretches pre run.

Your attitude is brilliant and will get you through the tough times.

[massagemum in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'm.enjoying it. And I meant suck it up, not sick it up 🙈 Although you never know in the tougher weeks! 😂

[Chattycatt Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Now I am confused! Static and dynamic? You have lost me there - You will need to explain! The stretches I do before the run are on YouTube with Adrienne - a specific pre -run workout. Like a lot of people who have done C25K we are not athletes and just go with the flow, I am really enjoying the running and don’t want to get injured. But it seems like our bodies are so fragile and tempermental, that we could be doing the wrong thing when we think we are getting it right!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Chattycatt]

The guide to the plan has links to dynamic stretching recommended for pre run and static stretches for post run.

[massagemum in reply to Chattycatt]

This is the link off the website. Hope it helps 😊

runnersworld.com/health-inj...

[Workingathome Graduate]

Yes I’ve taken an extra day of rest sometimes, it’s nothing to feel bad about just go with what your body needs, as long as you keep on with the programme you’ll do great

[massagemum in reply to Workingathome]

Thanks, I definitely intend to carry on. Running tomorrow morning instead.

[Workingathome Graduate in reply to massagemum]

Good luck I hope it goes well 🏃‍♀️