Back to the programme after 12 days rest.

[Blondefox]

My knees have improved so that I'm now pain free, even when exercising at the gym once a week. Ankle weights and leg raises seem to have done the trick.

So I ventured back to the park on Tues morning to try again with W1 run. No problem! After much deliberation I went out again this morning for W2 run, this time with our rescue dog Dido to keep me company. (My handle Blondefox describes her appearance!) She had a great time chasing squirrels and I managed W2 with no pain and a lot of exhilaration! Set me up nicely for a morning at work getting ready for teaching next week.

Have decided I will attempt W3R1 on Sunday and hope the knees survive. I'm still using the ankle weights, amazing at the difference they made.

Also unexpected but very welcome is the mental high running (well, slow jogging) gives you. Makes the effort to leave that snuggly bed worthwhile.

[Jcksam]

You know what? You are a hero, you’re super human! You had some pain, you were hurt but that hasn’t stopped you, you’ve highs knout there and smashed it out of the park, keep up the good work!

[Blondefox Graduate in reply to Jcksam]

Thanks😊 How far ahead of me are you now?

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

What a positive post to encourage others

Well done for overcoming your knee pain and still being able to run

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done! Keep an eye on your bodys feedback, but keeping it steady you should be fine 🤞🏻😁

[Jcksam]

I’m only 1 week ahead of you. Now week 3 for me was a good week. You’re running a mix of 90secs and 3mins but I think you’ll find the longer stretches very easier than you think they’ll be, dig deep if you have to in the last 3min but remember go keep your same pace throughout. You’ve got this week in the bag, I’m rooting for you as all on here are.

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Welcome back to you and beautiful Dido! Great to hear progress is back on track 👍🏼 Have you been using ankle weights for just two weeks and noticed a difference? I’m tempted to get some.

When I broke my leg (top of tibia in knee) my doctor roommate told me continuously that I should work hard to strengthen the muscles around my knee.. I didn’t, and now here I am attempting to run 🙃 Sounds like weights could be more beneficial than just doing standard leg raises.

[Blondefox Graduate]

Yes, I've only had them 2 weeks and amazed what a difference they made. I didn't even use all the weights supplied but took a couple of them out. My physio friend spoke about senovial fluid (I think thats how it's spelt) and the leg raises get this fluid circulating around the joint to help healing🤗

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Blondefox]

Interesting! I think I’ll invest! 👍🏼