9 months away from running due to injury, but now able to start the programme again!

[Dansac29]

I completed the programme a few years ago, but have not run for 9 months due to injury. I have had a suspected stress fracture ( wasn’t in the end!), bilateral plantar fasciitis and peroneal tendonitis . I have had shock wave therapy, steroid injections and lots and lots of physio! However, today my lovely physio has said I can very slowly and carefully start running again!!🥳🥳! He has suggested I restart couch to 5K, but taking my time with it! I am beyond excited!

[PeggySusi Graduate]

Good luck with repeating the program.. savour and enjoy every run!..☺️

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to PeggySusi]

Thank you! I can’t wait to get started again🏃🏻‍♀️

[PeggySusi Graduate in reply to Dansac29]

I will look forward to following your progress.. 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to PeggySusi]

it will be slow!!! ….. but progress is progress, so I’ll take that!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Welcome back! It’s an exciting (and sometimes slightly scary) feeling when the physio gives you the go ahead. It took me a while to feel like myself and not constantly be checking in with how my knee was feeling. Setbacks sometimes come but they’re just that-a pretty normal part of returning to running. I found it really helpful to compare with my time on the injury couch rather than how I was running before. Mentally it can be tough to be building back again but remember ever step is getting you closer to where you want to be. Wishing you a very happy rerun!

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you so much! I’ve missed running so much. I’m happy starting from scratch, it’s a brand new journey!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to Dansac29]

That’s brilliant. Can’t wait to hear how you get on! There’s nothing like being not able to run to make you really appreciate putting the trainers on again.

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Got to find them first! 😂

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Wishing you lots of luck as you return to running! I was out for the best part of 6 mths with a high hamstring injury/tendonitis. Tendonitis can be a real nuisance to heal ( as you already know!) but I am now back up to 10k again. I also returned using the early weeks of Couchto5k initially. Good luck!🙂

[Dansac29 Graduate]

Thank you! I’m going to take things really slowly, as I don’t want to end up at square one again. I do think I deserve a new pair of running shoes though! 😂

[Dendev75 Graduate in reply to Dansac29]

Yes go and treat yourself to some new shiny shoes, that’s what I did as a reward for getting back out there.

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

I don’t need much excuse for new trainers!!!

[Madwife60 Graduate]

welcome back. Good luck

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to Madwife60]

Thank you

[Herbpie Graduate]

Wow, you have been to war!I do hope your injuries continue to resolve.

Good luck with your return, and take it nice and steady.

Perhaps treat every run like a recovery run for a while. Good luck X

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to Herbpie]

It’s been a long road back to get this far! Thank you

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🤗Oh & we are excited too!! Well done on waiting it out!! Look forward to that first post run story!

[Dansac29 Graduate]

Thank you! Hopefully it will be this weekend!

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

That's great news! Welcome back! 😊

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

Thank you . Absolutely delighted to be back!

[Dendev75 Graduate]

brilliant news for you! Injury is the worst feeling, I had plantar fasciitis and was out of action for 3 months which was hard enough but you’ve had 9 months out!!

Ct5k is perfect for coming back from injury - even if you need to repeat weeks until you get stronger you’ll still be out running.

I feel like I really appreciate being able to run after not being able to - good luck, I look forward to reading your posts ☺️

[Dansac29 Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

Thank you! Can’t wait to get started again, it’s been a long time!!

[limberlou Graduate]

I’m more or less in the same boat as you- not run for 8 months after an op so I’m starting again too. Good luck with it 👍🙏

[Dansac29 Graduate]

Good luck restarting the programme too! It’s going to be fun!