W9R2 and my body hurts

[KatieLGettins]

All this way...9 weeks of going out every other day and today as I should be doing W9R2 my right hip hurts and I’m thinking should I take another rest day. But will I find W9R2 harder cos I’ve had another day ‘out’ - aaagghhh! I’m so annoyed 😒

I’ve ached since Monday after W9R1. I stupidly ran full pelt in the last 2 mins to see if I could make up a bit of distance because I was slow on Monday (got up at 5:30am, went into the office in London, home at 5pm and then out for run at 5:15 so maybe I was just was not physically ready for the run) and I’m so fixated on running more distance than what I did the previous run. I thought I was Usain Bolt ⚡️Maybe I’ve pulled something? And I’m still 1k under and I know I won’t get to 5k, which is absolutely fine as I’m actually so proud of ME running for 30 Mins! It’s amazing 🏅

Should I go out later today after I’ve had a day to stretch it out or go tomorrow?

So close but yet so far.........

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[Bloomsbury22 Graduate]

Ouch! I am with you. I'm in W8 and after taking such good care of myself, I only went and slipped in the bathroom and totally wrenched my back. So have had to take three rest days, and hopefully setting out in the next hour or so feeling much better for it. I have had lots of good advice though. First of all, you lose absolutely no condition, stamina, fitness at all over a two week period. None. In fact, taking an extra rest day, at any point, gives your body more of a chance to recover from the micro injuries we inflict on it each and every run. Secondly, running is about feeling better, not worse. And beating yourself up for not going every other day is counter-productive. Be kind to yourself and take a breath. This is not a race to complete the programme quickly and it was never meant to be a literal nine calendar weeks. The weeks are stages, and each stage to be completed at your own pace, as life, and injuries do get in the way. Running when injured only ends one way. Hope that helps x

[KatieLGettins Graduate in reply to Bloomsbury22]

Thank you Lovely! I know you are right. I was just so worried of finding it even harder than I do already. I will have a day off and rest myself and see if I feel better tomorrow. A little TLC hopefully will get me back out there tomorrow

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[Bloomsbury22 Graduate in reply to KatieLGettins]

I know entirely how you feel. So much of this has been about training our brains to push through. However, at this point, it has probably imprinted quite well as you know you can complete runs now. I also have bad asthma and hayfever has been insane this year. So there were a couple of mornings over the past few weeks that I just could not run as could not breathe (and this was pre setting out), and likewise had to take an extra rest day here and there. The first time it happened I was gutted, as thought it would make everything harder. However, when I did go out, after that extra rest day, I actually ran better. Noticed this the next time this happened too. So since that time have really been paying attention to my body and how it is feeling and because of this, have been able to complete each and every run on this programme 100% with no injuries (like I said, stupidly hurt my back through slipping in the bathroom, not actually anything to do with running). My only running injury, per se, was when I was avoiding a low-lying tree branch and instead ran in to a brick post outside someone's house and grazed my arm!

There's some good advice there from SquareBear too. Having gait analysis, when you can (there are some companies that offer to do it online as well) may be worth looking in to. Properly fitted shoes make all the difference now that we are spending more time in them! x

[SquareBear Graduate]

Katie I’m on my run w9r2 tomorrow, I’m a morning running as I do get tired on an evening after a long day at work.

I’ve had my body niggles (hips) so I just make sure I rest up. I always also drink plenty the day before (water not G&T)

I’m no expert but I put it down to my body changing. A friend also suggest as a pavement runner I changed up my route, left and right side of the road because the camber could affect your hips?

And finally as a 9 week expert on running 🙄

My reward for finishing this will be a pair of fitted running 👟 shoes.

I’m hoping they will sooth some of running aches and pains?????

Well done on getting this far we are all amazing on here!!!!

[KatieLGettins Graduate in reply to SquareBear]

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I’m limited as to where I run so I’ve literally done the same route from week 3 onwards. Pavements are like gold dust round here 😂 and the other places I cld run are hilly and just don’t think I’m ready for those yet 🥵.

I don’t want to have to get in the car and drive somewhere to run.

I’m with you on the new trainers. Once the shops open I’m gonna get myself a pair fitted too. What Brand are you thinking. I’ve been told ASICS or New Balance.

Katie x

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Listen to your body and run again when you feel properly recovered, take 2 days rest or 3 if you need it. You’re on the home straight now, forget distance etc, that can be your goal on your consolidation runs when you graduate. Good Luck with the remainder of your journey 👍