Still on the injury couch ☹️

[Biscuitbaker]

So I’ve been out of action for over a week now since hobbling home having completed all the running in W4R1 a week last Sunday. With the hobble not getting significantly better despite doing RICE I decided not to self diagnose via Dr Google, bite the bullet and make a physio appointment.

Well there was good news and bad news. The good news was that it wasn’t my Achilles’ tendon. The bad news is I have an instability in my right ankle causing my foot rolling inwards (or something like that). Despite my initial denial of ever having had an ankle injury, I dredged my memory and remembered having fallen out of a tree spraining my ankle when I was about 10. He thinks that was probably the cause. Who knew?

Apparently the running has caused an overuse injury inflaming the bursa.

Luckily he reckons that an orthotic and further rest and massage should rectify it but definitely NO RUNNING UNTIL IT’S BETTER.

I’m really pleased that I’ve been proactive and seen a physio. It would have got better with rest and time, but without any corrective action I imagine it would’ve reoccurred. But I must admit I am frustrated that I’m still on the injury couch

[Pugwash Graduate]

This won't help you get better, but many of us have been there too and empathise with the feelings of frustration that you had. It was absolutely the right thing to seek professional advice - now all you have to do is follow it! Good luck - I hope you're back at C25K soon!

[Biscuitbaker in reply to Pugwash]

Thanks, I feel more positive having done something about it.

[Cockneymick Graduate]

Hi I had an ongoing injury with my calf where I also first consulted Dr. Google! It was only after I went to a physio that I got it sorted, I'm now running again every 2 days.

It is frustrating on the injury couch but at least now you'll get the problem rectified and not have any longterm injury.

You'll be back in the running saddle before you know it! 🍀🏃‍♂️👍

[Biscuitbaker in reply to Cockneymick]

Thanks I hope so, I just need to be patient 🙄

[Trying2bfitter Graduate]

I’m out too since W4 with a calf injury - glad you got advice and its not the achilles! I’m still on the injury couch after 2 1/2 weeks but like you I’m hopeful of some form of recovery. Keep the faith.

[Biscuitbaker in reply to Trying2bfitter]

I hope that it won’t be too much longer for you too.

I think that the running bug has definitely bitten me!

[nowster Graduate]

I've decided that if I'm not good walking around the supermarket this evening I'm making a physio appointment tomorrow.

(Shin/ankle problem for me.)

[Biscuitbaker in reply to nowster]

Sounds like a good plan. I certainly felt better having someone who knew what they are doing look at my ankle rather than me just guessing and hoping.

[QuiltsC25K Graduate]

🙀😢

[Dups Graduate]

Oh no that’s not great, I can totally empathise. It really does get frustrating when you are motivated and your progress gets stopped half way through. Just be patient because starting back to soon will only make you go back again. Hopefully soon you will have recovered from your injury and can get started again. I was at W6 when I had to hang my trainers up so on recovery I started back on W3 to build some fitness back up. Good luck!

[Biscuitbaker in reply to Dups]

Thanks, I’m channeling the patience of a saint 😇. It feels a lot easier being patient now I’ve been proactive.

Besides I can’t loose motivation now... I’ve bought myself a head torch and high viz for those dark mornings on country roads 🤣

[Dups Graduate in reply to Biscuitbaker]

Hahaha, you definitely not a defeatist! You are most certainly proactive. Good to hear you press on when your injury has healed. I must say though I’m not looking forward to dark nights and mornings in the cold🥶

[Biscuitbaker in reply to Dups]

Yes the cold mornings are a bit daunting 🥶😱