Tendonitis

I started couch-5k during lockdown, but on week 3 I got tendonitis which was agony and Drs orders was to stop.

I’d like to start again but I’m nervous it will return, and I really cannot afford time off work, anyone had any experience with this?

Tia x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[nowster Graduate]

The only way to really know is to try. Do a week 1 run and see how you feel.

If you're in pain, stop!

I can't emphasise that enough. Don't plough through thinking it's going to pass.

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Thank you, x

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

I had painful post-tib tendonitis when I first restarted running after a 20+ year break. I was going too fast and too far in rubbish shoes. After 8 weeks off, I then bought decent shoes, found C25k and stuck to a nice slow pace throughout. Over 5 years and 3500 miles (5500km) later - no re-occurance of post-tib tendonitis at all.

Bottom line - check your pace and make sure it's super slow and also wear decent running shoes that are comfortable.

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Thank you appreciate your advice

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

You're welcome. In addition, consider sticking (not literally, that would be silly) to softer ground initially, rather than road/pavements etc.