First post injury consolidation run! 😄

[Gannet1]

So happy to say, that after 3 long weeks on the IC, finally managed to do my first post graduation run this morning! 😊 Delighted beyond words, have been a totally miserable g*t! 🤣 Have had inflammation and sporadic, sharp pain on the top of my left foot. Beatlesforever pointed me in the direction of a runners blog, (thank you! 😊) and there’s several causes, so who knows.... I hadn’t really noticed it till I made it worse on week 9, run 2. Managed to graduate but knew I couldn’t risk running till now. Have been green with envy at every runner that’s passed me in the street recently, so it’s fantastic to get my mojo back! Thanks for your “where are you” message Busylady1, it was really appreciated!😊 Went back to week 8 and did a respectable 28 mins. Bit of a slog in places but absolutely loved every minute! Really chuffed! 💕🤸‍♂️

So, happy days and happy running everyone! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Instructor57 Graduate]

That's great !

I did my first run today after 16 days on the injury couch, I know what you mean when you see other runner's out and about .

I hadn't reached Graduation, my last run was week 8 run 1 on the 10th .

I was back at it today and completed week 8 run 2 .

A bit sore now though so will take at least a couple of rest days 😁

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Aw, thanks and I’m really chuffed for you that you’re back too! 😊 It feels so long doesn’t it! I did my usual stretches before I left the park, then some post run yoga ones (YouTube) when I got back, just for luck. 😄 I think you’re wise to take the extra days’ rest, especially when you’re so near graduating! My happiness levels definitely dipped too when I wasn’t able to run. Kept up with some yoga but definitely missed the running endorphins! Look forward to reading your victory post in the not too distant! 😊👍 I’m off to buy some post graduation running leggings! 🤣🏃‍♀️🐢

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Thank you for your reply , and yes, I can't believe how miserable I was not being able to run !

Hmm....maybe I should look up some yoga !

Enjoy your leggings shopping 😂

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I find yoga and Pilates both wonderful! 😊 Personally love Yin Yoga, as it’s very restorative but there’s plenty others to choose from. A good class will also give people alternative poses to do, to suit different abilities. Would definitely recommend. 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

I'm really quite interested in this but wouldn't know where to start .

There is so many yoga tutorials on YouTube .

I have been looking at some specifically for the pirifomis muscle which is the reason I couldn't run .

I will have a look for yin yoga 🙂👍

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

In an ideal world, it’d be great if you could join a live class. A bit tricky just now unless anyone is doing outdoors stuff in your area. Otherwise, teachers in your local area may be doing live classes online e.g using Zoom. If you end up trying a pre-recorded one, just make sure you listen to your body and go at your own pace. If the exercise is too advanced, I sit out that pose or do a gentler one till I can join in again. 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes - sounds sensible to have a few days rest. Fantastic you were able to pick up from where you left off though 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you !

Yes it was 👍

Wasn't sure at first though

[Brunsamarathon Graduate]

I thought you'd been quiet for a while.

It's horrible not being able to go out, especially after just graduating! That's pretty impressive to be able to go out and do that after a break. How did your foot feel?

So happy for you that you're back out there 👍🏃‍♂️🎉

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Yeh, sorry for not keeping in touch, was too miserable to post! 😄 At first I was thinking of only doing 20 mins but then I remembered IannodeTruffe’s advice, about not losing fitness for the first two weeks! So then I thought, well really it’s only a week I’ve lost, so stop being a big Jessie and try 28 mins and see how you get on! 😄Foot felt fine thanks and have also rubbed in some Arnica massage balm for good measure, which smells amazing. 😁 Will now have to catch up on everyone’s posts! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Lol love that smell, that and deep heat 😂 Glad the foot is okay. What causes it?

It's good to know though, about the two weeks and fitness thing. That's what I like about this place, the advice is pretty spot on! I have been a bit slack with getting things ready for work but went out the other day and it was like I'd not stopped.

Good luck with the catching up lol 🙈😂👍🏃‍♂️

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Well, last I read, you sounded on it, up it, down it and enjoying it, so good on you! 🤣👍Seemingly can be anything from tying your laces too tight, to tendinitis, to nerve damage, to something else I can’t remember! Not really sure what caused mine but have changed how I tie my shoelaces, just in case! 🤓 🤸‍♂️🤞

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Ahh okay, who knew there was so much to this running lark? Lol

I had to change my trainers, go up a size, because I was getting knee pain. Change the shoes and no problems.

Lol thanks, yeah it's been good since graduation. It's been good to mix it up a bit 🏃‍♂️👍

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Brunsamarathon]

Interesting about the trainers! Glad you got rid of the knee pain. Mine are a half size up but they feel fine. You do realise we’re going to become hives of running information before long. 😄

[Brunsamarathon Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Hahaha yep, fountains of information! Crazy...I think I have become a little obsessed 🤣🙈🏃‍♂️

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

I kept an eye out for your posts. Glad to see that to know all is ok and hot back it there! Well done 😁

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Hey, thanks so much and so sorry to hear you’ve been through such an emotional roller coaster recently. I was so pleased to read that you’ve managed to keep running! It will literally keep you on track and everyone on here will definitely have been rooting for you all the way! 💕 x

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Wondered where you'd gone to!

Sorry you've been injured but fantastic to hear you are back out there again 😁🏃‍♂️

Oddly I had pain and swelling on top of my right foot last week - but I definitely know the cause. I dropped a cold can of Stella Artois on top of it!😱

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

🤣😂🙃👍 Thank you! Hope your foot has recovered! Did you have a split second quandary .... should I use it to ice my foot or will I just drink it?? 😄

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

No contest. Drink it obviously 😁

The foot's fine thanks

[58soon]

So please for you that you're back out there! Me too, have been on the IC (but nowhere near as long as you - just 5 days) with a bad left hip - so panful that it hurts to walk let alone run. I've done 3 consolidation runs since graduating, have only reached the 5k mark once which took me 36mins, and then I felt like dying! So going o keep to the 30 mins at whatever pace for a while. Gingerly going out this afternoon. You're an inspiration!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to 58soon]

Wow, that sounds far worse! So sorry to hear that 58soon, really hope it heals well for you. Is there anything you can do for that apart from rest? Have you seen a doc? 5K in 36mins sounds awesome, shame about the “dying” though! 😄 Seriously though, I totally sympathise with the frustration of injury but I would go really carefully for now. Wish you all the best!

[Roxdog Graduate]

That's great news! It's horrible not to be able to run, glad you weren't on the IC for too long!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you! 😊 Felt like 3 months, not 3 weeks! 😬C25K has kept me sane these last few months and also triggered an unexpected passion, so to have to stop straight after graduating was so frustrating! Anyway, glad to say, it’s onwards and upwards now. 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Good luck! I'm just back after 6 weeks out. It was a bit miserable, but once I got the running bug, I wasn't going to give up easily!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Yeh, it’s so surprisingly addictive isn’t it! 😊 Never thought I would ever think that, you know, in my “previous” life.... 🤣 Then, as you experienced better than me, to suddenly stop makes you doubly appreciate how lucky we are to be able to do it in the first place! 👍

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Woohoo, you're back!! 🤸‍♀️🎉😃 Great to hear from you again, so brilliant that you've managed to complete a whole 28 minutes - you'll be back at graduation level in no time 👏👏 looking forward to hearing more about your progress, we missed you around here 🙂 happy running🏃‍♀️🌻

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Aw, stop, you’re making me blush! 😊🤣Thanks so much Beatlesforever, so good to be back. I’m guessing I’m going to be reading a lot of your consolidation posts! 😄 That site you told me to have a look at was really informative. One suggestion was I may have been tying my laces too tight and not just my trail shoes! Looked at Professor Shoelaces website and am now tying them in a different step ladder way, which feels comfier and looser. They look OK on some boots but a bit messy on my trail shoes, which have different eyelets. Was wondering about trying elastic laces. Have you ever tried them? 🤓

[Beatlesforever Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Glad you found it useful 😊 I've not tried elastic shoelaces but do let me know how you get on with them if you do give them a go 👍🏃‍♀️

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Will do and thanks for both of your messages! In reply to your other one....Yeh, everyone seems a bit lost in consolidation. Think you’re wise to move onto JuJu’s plan. Like you say, for the motivation as well as the joy of it! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Hidden]

Happy days, happy running ! 😊

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you chrissie589! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Grannyasbo Graduate]

So pleased you’re off IC and back out there with a good run u see your belt again. Take care and happy consolidation running. 😀👍👏

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Grannyasbo]

Thank you, much appreciated! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Busylady1 Graduate]

Well done and great to see you getting back out there - hope the injury behaves so that you can get out for many more!! 🤞🏼🙏💪🏼

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Busylady1]

Thank you! 😊 Really great to be back and, yes, everything I can cross is crossed! 😄🏃‍♀️🐢