Couch to 5k the remix!

[MutleyShuffle]

W1R1: Just started C25K again after a gap of 3 years with no running! I developed piriformis syndrome while training for my first (and only) half marathon, and stopped running while I tried to sort it out. After spending a fortune on different therapies and not really getting anywhere I have accepted I am stuck with this for good but I'm not going to let it stop me running...I will just be careful and probably not run any further than 5k. And make sure I keep up with the strength work and stretching!It felt really good to do those few little jogs today, I am really looking forward to progressing 🤞🤞

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good post from you MutleyShuffle, so glad that you have returned to running and C25K, take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, keep up with your other exercises like strength work and stretching, good luck for your running journey with C25K.

[MutleyShuffle Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr ❤️

[linda9389 Graduate]

Well hello! And welcome back. I often think of you - whenever I get a twinge in the behind 🙈 I think my piriformis is one of the very few parts of me I haven't broken while running, but I'm still here too, also after several C25K restarts! Wishing you all the very best and hope the piriformis stays quiet enough for you to enjoy lots of runs 😊

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Hey Linda! Lovely to hear from you again, glad you are still running! Thank you for the welcome back ❤️

[Runsome Graduate]

welcome back, So pleased your running again 😊👍

[MutleyShuffle Graduate in reply to Runsome]

Thank you so much Del!

[Nicky_cat_woman Graduate]

welcome back! I’m also back after a break. We can do it, slowly does it 👍🏻💪🏻

[MutleyShuffle Graduate in reply to Nicky_cat_woman]

Thank you Nicky! Good luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Glad to see you again... welcome back! Slow and steady and plenty of strength and flex work to keep it all mobile ! x

[MutleyShuffle Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss...yes strength and flex is key!

[Swoody Graduate]

welcome back! I thought it was just me with the restarts 😍. I'm on my 4th restart... and in week 5 and digging deep as I know whilst this week is hard it then all seems to fall in place. I graduated the first 2 times but the second time I had pain in my piriformis so stopped shortly after. I restarted earlier this year but had to stop at week 7 due to complications from stitches in my shin following an unrelated fall. So glad to be back now and glad to report because I'm stretching more so far my piriformis seems ok. My hamstrings are so so tight though so doing some gentle Pilates to hopefully make me more flexible but any tips would be appreciated. Good luck and hope the strength exercises keep any pain at bay and you continue to enjoy!

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Thank you Swoody! Good luck with your latest attempt! Yes pilates is good, I also did yoga before but not doing either at mo. Probably should start! I know I also need to do lots of strength exercises between runs to hopefully ward off any injuries...