Frustrating

[Branny]

Started C2 5k in June. Struggling to schedule a run every other day so doing it when I can. Next run I was due to do was wk 6 run 3 but got the call from work yesterday saying I have to self isolate for 14 days. Had to lay off a couple of times due to discomfort in my left heel but last couple of times I have been able to run through it. I feel so much better for doing it and by hook or by crook, I'll get it finished.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

As an observer/cheerleader it’s quite interesting to see how people approach and deal with a setback. Sorry to hear you have to self isolate, but I know 💯 that you’re gonna complete this and go on many other running adventures. We got you, and when you’re allowed again you got this.

Stay safe and well... do some indoor cardio to keep pushing that fitness up, and we will all be there to cheer you along again soon. Setbacks come and go. Refusal to use that as an excuse to step back and walk away is in the DNA of a runner.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You will get there.

Try eccentric heel drops to stretch your Achilles tendon, which may alleviate your heel pain.

[Branny in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Great shout with the heel drops. Managed to get through w6r3 (albeit indoors) without any discomfort.

[Kempy_84_kels]

I’m very much the same as you. Lot of things keep popping up in my way, I was due to complete middle of August, but I’m now just about to finish week 7. My theory is, as long as I complete it, it doesn’t matter how long it takes. Good luck and don’t give up! X

[Branny]

Thanks for the support everyone. I'm definitely in it for the long haul. I've invested too much time and effort in the last three and a half months and besides, I'm enjoying it and can see it's making a difference. I started exercising both to lose weight and avoid public transport during lockdown. Began by power walking the 4 miles home from work but decided I had to up my efforts when I tipped the scales at 12st 6 (my heaviest ever). I currently fluctuate between 11st 5 and 11st 8 but am determined to get down to 11st 2 and out of the "overweight" category. Besides the C2 5k I bought myself one of those press up boards and have just introduced a HIIT session aimed at ridding belly fat. My Wife bought me a Fitbit for my birthday which I'm finding very useful and invested in a pair of Asics nimbus 21s. I'll probably do my run between the front door and utility room. Not the same as running outside so I'll pick up at week 6 again when I can get back out. Not sure what my goal will be when I complete it yet. Work and daughters extra curricular activities will make it difficult to run every other day. I'm not back to my usual pr covid work pattern yet so it's all a bit ad hoc until then.

[Silverfox1943 Graduate]

Having breaks is of course important, but dont worry about a break every day after a run. Having 2,3, or 4 days etc breaks doesn't spoil things. The more weeks of the prog you complete the fitter and stronger you get.

If you have a long break you havnt lost it, just take it nice and easy to get back where you left off.😎

Stay cool and injury free.

[Branny]

Just finished w6 r3. Had to do it indoors but found a nice rhythm. 11 strides before I had to turn so not ideal but better than nothing. 2.35 miles @ 10.38 pace. Pace for my age group is 9-13 minutes so happy with that as it's the furthest and quickest so far, I even had enough in the tank for a last 60 second spurt

[nowster Graduate]

The good news is that you won't lose much in a fortnight confined to barracks.

[Branny in reply to nowster]

Second time in self isolation (first time was only 7 days though). I've previously always done the fitness thing half heartedly. Last time was when I joined a gym 20 years back but I'm more committed this time. Lockdown has taken away most of the excuses not to exercise so I'm doing something every other day at least. I've never been a big drinker at home so that's working in my favour and I'm logging what I eat on my Fitbit. I'm enjoying it too which helps.