I'm back - but out of action....

[furlmouse]

Hello people, remember me? It's been a while....

To get you up to date, I had 'a flu' at the beginning of 2020, with a cough that took months to go, so running was out of the question, but I walked around 6k a day, all around my (very) hilly village. I gradually started running again, but then Spain went into severe lockdown last year, and running became illegal - seriously. I threw myself into the arms of Joe Wicks, and he damn near killed me. Whether it was him, or the excessive walking, I know not, but I started to get some really bad hip pain. But as soon as I was able, I started running again, my pace increased, I was fine - but it didn't go.

Long story shortened (a bit,) I finally got help this week, and I'm on the bench for at least 3 months. Muscle damage to the gluteus muscles, and a touch of arthritis. Distraught, I just bought new running shoes and some incredibly outrageous leggings!

So I'm back to beg your forgiveness for being a slack Alice, as it were, and ask for your advice - what can I do to strengthen the muscles and get back out there? Anyone? Please?

Emma

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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[furlmouse Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IannodaTruffe . Physio appointment on Monday, hopefully he'll be able to work some magic too.

[Lolly80 Graduate]

Sorry you’re not able to continue your c25k journey just yet but we’ll done on looking for ways to keep fit around about your injury. Swimming always seems to be the recommended sport for keeping fit while not putting too much pressure on the body.

Hope you’re back to full fitness soon x

[furlmouse Graduate in reply to Lolly80]

Lolly80 , other people havre suggested swimming. The only drawback is that there are no indoor pools here, and the Med isn't looking too inviting - Spain is having some distinctly British weather right now! But once it stops raining, I think a walk down to the beach is in order. x