Thought I'd stick this on a post as a few of you have been asking (thanks for that, I appreciate it 👍)
It was at the end of my week 8 Run 1 last Friday where things went wrong .
I decided to pick up the pace on the last 60 seconds up hill .
When I stopped I had a pain in the very top of my left leg ( literally a pain in the backside ) and some lower back aches and twinges .
I limped home for my 5 minute warm down walk .
I had a couple of ibuprofen and thought ok, day of rest and I'll be good to go again on Sunday .
During Saturday it became obvious that I would need more rest ☹️
After some research and suggestions on here , I came across some information on piriformis syndrome, and that appeared to fit my symptoms apart from the lower back pains .
I had a telephone assessment with my doctor yesterday who doesn't think it is sciatica ! But could be piriformis.
I am doing some stretches to help piriformis and i have an appointment with an Osteopath next Thursday , problem is that will be almost 2 weeks off running.
And even then , don't know if I will be able to resume at that point .
So, all in all , pretty fed up with the situation .
It's good however to come and see how you are all progressing even though I can't join in just yet .
But , I will be back !
But I have to be sensible about it .
Take care everyone and keep running 😁🏃
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Hi there, at the end of week 6/3 I did exactly the same thing after trying to speed up at the end and was in agony during the walk home. As you do, I also self diagnosed Piriformis syndrome which was pain along the rear at top of my right leg. I rested for 4 days while doing stretches from you tube. I then went back to run 4/3, 5/3 and 6/3 all with great trepidation. Then restarted at 7/1 and finally graduated on 24/6. I can’t say with honesty it was all pain free, but I took it very slowly and carefully and this seemed to work for me. I am now doing consolidation runs, the next one being my 7th, probably today.
I am now feeling good and almost pain free. I do stress this is only my experience and not a recommendation.
Good luck with your journey and I hope your body repairs as quickly as possible. I will watch for your future posts with interest.
Thats really upsetting for you, Ian, I’m so sorry. Good to see that you’re taking a sensible approach, and doing all the right things, though. I don’t suppose you’ve got any choice! I’m sure you’ll be back when you are through this and out the other side! Look after yourself and I always appreciate your encouragement and support from the sidelines.
You're right, you will be back! I'm hoping these injuries will put us in a better frame of mind once we start going beyond C25K. As much as we try and avoid it injuries can happen later on with no plan to aim for. Still its frustrating, but I'm trying to think of it as part of the programme, to make us better runners in the long term
I’m sorry to hear about your injury. It’s so frustrating. Definitely take all the time you need to get better and don’t try and rush it. Take care of yourself. See you when you get back.
I’ve been experiencing some back pain the last 2 runs! I’m hoping it’s something & nothing but it does concern me slightly. I’ve noticed twinges when I walk, when I sit etc so I’ve tried stretching a little to see if it helps. Hopefully your pain will subside and you can get back into the swing of things 👍🏻
Totally understandable! I tore my Achilles nearly 3 years ago and I was anxious when I returned to Zumba. I think you have to be mindful & listen to your body. Take care 😊
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