Getting back to running after a 6 month break

[Lizzog]

I've got gluteal tendinitis which flared up really badly in October 2021 and have been seeing a physio. I feel a lot better than I had been doing, just a little stiff around my left hip area.

I was previously doing a 5k and 3k run a week and pilates once or twice a week. I've kept up with the pilates and run a little on the treadmill but barely anything.

I'm thinking of doing a very short 30 sec try out run on soft ground to start out with - any other tips?

[nowster Graduate]

My suggestion would be to ask your physio for their advice about restarting running next time you go.

After my ankle sprains my physio recommended doing 20/40 run/walk intervals. 20 seconds of jogging and 40 seconds of walking, repeated. As each repeat adds up to a minute, you can use any watch which counts off the seconds to time it.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back.As stated by nowster your physio is the one to listen to, not this random bunch of strangers on the internet.

Once you build up the basics, W1R1 of C25k will set you on the road again.

[Lizzog Graduate]

Thanks both. I guess I’m just wondering what other people did. My physio said just break into a little run and if it hurts stop- which I will be doing rather than pushing myself if it starts to grumble.