A month to the date after I injured my ankle after running week 8 run 1. I was devastated to be so close to the end but had no choice but to rest. Last night I thought it was time to try again, ankle was healed and I just missed running. Put on week 8 run 2 thinking Iโd manage about 10 minutes if that, but I completed the whole run! Not as well as I had the previous runs but I did it! And no pain this morning in my ankle so a success. Just had to share the news as Iโve been sulking for a month over not been able to run ๐. And thanks for all the advice on my injury and letting it rest ๐
Back to running again after injury ๐ช๐ป - Couch to 5K
Back to running again after injury ๐ช๐ป
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Thatโs fantastic news, Lisalulu. It is so frustrating to not be able to a run because of injury; I know from bitter experience! Amazing that you managed to pick up where you left off. ๐๐๐
And no need for speed, keep it slow and gentle, youโll be graduating in no time! All the best to you. ๐
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Result! Great news, and you've kept your fitness too. Onwards and upwards now ๐
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Well done! I don't think you lose much fitness in a month or so. It's miserable not being able to run, so take it easy, sounds like you're doing just great.
Hi -just came across your post as I am in the situation. Just over 5 weeks ago i had built up to 6km - albeit only for 2 runs! - then i fell down the stairs severely spraining my foot and ankle - thankfully no broken bones - but was so gutted. I have been walking for an hour a day now for a week after building up to this from 4 weeks after my fall - couldnโt get my shoes on before!
So i want to start running again asap and i am wondering where to start too - perhaps i will do what you did and start at wk 8