Back in the game!

[Greer12]

So last September I got to week 9 and run 2 and my back went! I then had 4 months of general ill health. I was gutted not completing the C25K but at least I ran for one run for 30 mins! Now I do need to get back to it for sure as my joints have stiffened somewhat, I sit at a desk all day so not good for my overall health and mental health. As I have not run now in 5 months, what would you recommend to start again? A couple of weeks of walking before I re- start? Use the C25K for walking only until I get some fitness back, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back!

As has happened to many of us, life, work and the Pandemic have impacted all of us; but we are, despite this, finding ways to get back on track.

Firstly, might I suggest that you check out these links, which will refresh your mind re- running C25K... then, if you as feel , you are really off form, then some strength and stamina work will surely help.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Do take a peek at the Strength and flex forum where there are many links to get you moving again. Walking will help, as will any form of gentle exercise, in order to get those muscles working again.

There are many exercises too, specifically for use by folk who are at a desk for a long time..as and when you feel ready to begin to run again, then do repeat C25K.

A five minute example...

youtube.com/watch?v=hLXQXbX...(Not working as expected?)

Many of us have done and are doing this, and if you visit my Catch-Up Corner posts, which I began in November, you will find many repeaters , and find support there also

healthunlocked.com/couchto5.......

My mantra still is, slow and steady, and I feel if you take that on board, it may work for you and you will soon be running into the Spring!

Keep us posted please

[Greer12 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much for this I will get on to this and update my progress

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome back !

And it's great that you want to get back into the program .

Do you know what the problem was with your back ?

Did you have any professional advice on the issue ?

If you know this is now ok then I would completely Echo the advice given by Oldfloss .

Often back issues can be related to poor core strength so looking at the excercises advised and starting the program again would be wise .

Enjoy your return

[Greer12 in reply to Instructor57]

It was an L5/S1 prolapse I am an msk rehab nurse so knew the signs! Didn’t take my own advice, rest but exercise! Start to get concerns when the numbness and tingling started but had an ortho consult and it rectified itself!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I would certainly get the go ahead from your orthopaedic consultant before running again !Fingers crossed 🤞

[Greer12]

He said it was fine to start again

[ethreeguy]

Hi Greer12 ,

I'm probably going to be regarded as a bit controversial and I sympathise with your ill health.

I'd say dust off those trainers and get back out there. Why not give Week 1, 2 or 3 a go to start off and see how you do choose the week based on what you feel you can comfortably achieve and go do it.

This will help increase your confidence and get you back in the game.

Let me know how you get on.