Fit to run, not run to fit

[Learning_to_run]

My physio quote! He says he’s trying to get me fit to run, rather than me running to get fit...and injuring my knee more. After 2 weeks off from running (I had completed W5R3...what an achievement!) I am being sent back to the beginning. Really fed up about it but I get it, I really do. Anyway I’m only allowed 5 repetitions of the 1 min run, 90 secs walk routine (not the 8 reps per the programme) but if I don’t have the knee pain then next week I can do the 90 seconds runs (but again only x 5) as per week 2 programme.....I am disappointed, I am not going to lie but I need to play the long game here...I really fell in love with running so I need to make sure I am “fit to run” for the long term.

[SamiaT Graduate]

I think you're right to play the long game. Please look after your knees! Time will fly by and you'll soon be at that finish line. Lots of best wishes.x

[Learning_to_run in reply to SamiaT]

Thanks so much