On the IC (again) but feeling philosophical! 🙃

[Gannet1]

Ah well, it was nice while it lasted! 😊 Enjoyed my two run sojourn consolidating and promptly felt my foot complaining again! Doc thinks I initially pinched a nerve and now I’ve added a touch of sciatica to the mix! 🤪 She reckons 3-6 weeks rest plus physio if need be, followed by a gentle return... not the 28 min runs I did last time!

So, we live and learn, I hope! 🤞Now I’ve got over the, “What if I can never go running again!!” melodrama in my head, I’m feeling a bit more philosophical....

Think of all the yoga you can do!

It’s better than 6 months off!

You’ll appreciate it even more when you get back!

But, ultimately, it’s still, are we there yet??!!! 😄

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Oh no ! ☹️

I know how that feels after my 16 days off after week 8 run 1

I also initially had the 'ill never run again ' thought ! Luckily things got (slowly) better .

I had 2 osteopath appointments and I now have an appointment with a sports physio on Tuesday who is also a multi marathon runner, that should be interesting 😬 he probably does 5k as his warmup routine haha

It's good you are now feeling philosophical about it !

I think once you can accept that you need time out then you can deal with it.

Good luck with the recovery, the runs will be all the sweeter afterwards 😁👍

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Aw, thanks so much Instructor57! 😊 Really made me laugh when you said about your physio doing 5k as a warm up routine! 🤣 Great to see a runner though! You’ll be in good hands there I should think. Be interesting to hear how you get on too! Yeh, last time I was so miserable and there’s no point, you just have to suck it up and get on with it really! 😊Now I’ve snapped myself out of it, I also really need to get into a more regular yoga routine. I’ll lose all of my fitness if I’m not careful! Will keep reading everyone’s posts for inspiration though. 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Good to hear your positivity !

And yes, I'll post how I get on at the physio.

I would love to get into yoga but I wouldn't know where to start !

Some of it looks impossible 😂

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, some of it does, but you only do what you’re body can do at any moment. 😊 I would research teachers in your local area and email them and see if any are doing any classes over Zoom, or similar. Good to get live instruction to start and nice to have the option to join the class in future. 😊👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Oh No! 😱 What to say?....

At least you can be philosophical about it now and know that you can come back - albeit maybe with a little less enthusiasm😉

Wishing you a very speedy recovery and lots of Yoga until your next run 🧘🧘🧘You will appreciate it all the more for the wait 😁

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Birdlady64! 😊 Yeh, definitely got carried away in my rush to get back! 🙄I’m lucky really, as the doc initially said 6-12 weeks rest but then she said I could include the 3 weeks rest I’d already taken. Every cloud.... 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Gannet1]

Bonus!!!👏👏👏

[steviej99 Graduate]

Ic is rotten. Been there a few times! You'll come back stronger and really appreciate the running! Take it slow when you get back. Key thing is to avoid any return to the IC

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Hearing you loud and clear! 😊👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Injury is frustrating, but exacerbating an injury by returning too early is foolis, so you are doing the right thing.

I recently had nearly a year of no running after a knee injury, so I sympathise but also urge you to be cautious coming back and be extra careful........you will return.

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for your wise words and encouragement IannodeTruffe! 😊Your example is also inspiring and puts things into proper perspective! In the meantime, I will tread carefully! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

You’ll back back stronger when you’re ready!

Enjoy the yoga for now and come back when fit and ready, great positive attitude you have

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thanks wobbles-when-runs! 😄Really appreciate your good wishes. 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Sara_Wales Graduate]

Ouch....sounds very painful. Sorry to hear that.

Take it easy.... and look after yourself.

I could think of a lot worse ways to spend the time than a few weeks yoga.

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Sara_Wales]

Sounds worse than it feels actually but still frustrating! 😬 Yeh, good point, I really 💕 yoga! Thanks Sara-Wales! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[58soon]

Oh no. I sorta know how you feel. Since starting C25k in May I’ve had to stop 3 times for ankle, knee & now hip issues. And every time I’ve thought ‘oh no, I’m going to lose all the hard work I’ve put in’. But actually each time I’ve come back feeling stronger in some way coz my body needed the rest. Admittedly it was a max of 2 weeks, so your recovery time is going to be longer. I love my yoga in between times, and you’ll get stretchier, stronger & bendier whilst you’re recovering. And if you have to go back to C25k, then enjoy the journey. Remember how great the improvement felt back in those days! There’s no rush..... just be kind to yourself and do what’s right for you at the right time. I’ve gone back to v slow 30 mins run, but am seeing gradual improvement each time I go out & that feels good. You will too. Be patient. We’re all here with you whatever stage you’re at!

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to 58soon]

What a lovely post 58soon, thanks so much! 😊 Yeh, you’ve been through the mill too, that’s for sure! Glad to hear you’ve recovered from your last ailment and are on the mend again. Loved 💕what you said about getting stretchier, stronger and bendier! 😄Sounds great to me!👍 I’ll see how my recovery goes but, you’re right, if need be I’ll happily redo C25K as rehab! Would be fun actually! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that ☹️ I'm sure you will be back, the physio will sort you out 😃 do make sure you don't rush it. Good luck with your recovery, we're all rooting for you and waiting to read more of your wonderful posts 🤗💖

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks so much Beatlesforever! 😊 Can’t believe I let passion override common sense! 🙄Luckily, I know a retired physio so will get her advice. In the meantime, going to behave myself, enjoy my yoga and keep cheering everyone on from the sidelines! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢