Run or rest ? That was the question !

[Instructor57]

And I decided to rest !

Up at 5:45, made a cuppa and decided not to run as planned.

I feel I would benefit from a 2nd rest day .

Well, when I say rest I mean a day of intervals.

Rest: Stretch , Rest: Stretch , Rest:Stretch

My next run is week 9 run 2 and I do not want to jeopardise things at this stage .

I'm not concerned about running for 30 minutes, I know I can do that if my injury isn't bothering me !

But I want my injury to heal and not to get worse .

The days since I hurt myself on 10th July have certainly made me realise what a finely tuned machine the human body is !

Mine at the moment is having its 63 year service 😁

I will no doubt take it out for another run soon 😬🏃

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

I certainly know what you mean. For me I have always taken two rest days even in the beginning! It just felt better. I also agree it is now easier to read the signals you get from your body. You’re doing absolutely the right thing as there’s no rush to get this finished when you’ve come so far. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing your graduation post in the near future.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you for your support.

I appreciate it 🙂👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Some days the best run is no run... and today, recovering from an injury, that’s a good call.

There are many ways to become a better runner without running... keeping active, looking after the muscles, drinking water, relaxing, reading and thousands more. Have a great extra rest day and a wonderful run when you do go.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you !

Once you see the bigger picture , it all becomes clear 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done, Ian, for listening to your body. I took an extra rest day 2 days ago. I know you want to run, but an extra rest day isn’t actually a crime, even though it feels like it sometimes! 😬 I’m sure you’ve made the right decision 👍 Enjoy your intervals !

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Julia 😁👍

I'm actually fine with the decision .

It's the right one for me today .

I want to enjoy my runs 😁

Enjoy your day 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I’ll try and do that. I’m not fond of Sundays right now, but I have been out for a walk with my neighbour this morning, which was good!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I know what you mean !

I might go for a walk later , then watch the F1 British grand Prix.

Take care 🙂👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

A very wise decision @Instructor57! Listening to your body is key with injury recovery. Especially when you are so close to the finish line! Rest, stretch, repeat and you’ll soon be out for W9R2!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Many thanks ! 🙂👍

[SJ60]

You made a wise decision! I did not and took a tumble this morning oops

Definitely keep stretching and only run when you’re ready. Injuries take longer to heal now we’re a little bit older 🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to SJ60]

Oops, hope you are ok ?

And yes it does take longer unfortunately 😐

[SJ60 in reply to Instructor57]

Yeah I’m fine just a bit scraped and bruised. I think maybe I was too tired really as I started swimming for an hour on non-running days last week. I might need to make some adjustments 🤣 #notasyoungasiwas

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Enjoy your run free day. You’ll be back out there soon. I’m having another day off today as I did a Joe Wicks PE session yesterday and killed my legs 😣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Wow Jo wicks AND running !

Get you !!! 😂

I'm relaxing watching the British F1 😬

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I’m watching the snooker 🤣🙈

Enjoy the racing 🏎

[PlymBorn]

Good wise choice ... if you think your body is warning you ... listen to it ... you are just 1 hour of running away from graduating ... that’s nothing in the next one or two weeks ... you’ll get there .. you’re doing the right thing.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PlymBorn]

Thank you and yes , Graduation can wait if it needs too .

I will see what what tomorrow brings ,👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

Two rest days, or even 3, to settle your injury sounds like a sensible plan. It worked for me and I usually leave 2 rest days between runs. Lots of other exercise on those days off though! The main aim is to stay injury free so that runs are enjoyable. Good luck.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Thank you !

And yes, exactly , I want to enjoy my runs 🙂🏃