Another bit of jeffing today 🤣🤣🤣

[Scruff55]

I managed to complete W5R2 this morning that’s 8 minute run then 5 minute walk then8 minute run. I’m so pleased with that. I could feel twinges in my ankle but not toooo painful so carried on. I think I’ll do this a couple more times before I try that 20 minutes at the end of Week 5 cos I don’t want to damage my Achilles again 🤣🤣🤣. Happy running everyone and heal quickly if you’re on the IC.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done - keep taking it steady and listen to your body Scruff55 and you will get there! 👍🙂

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

It’s slow progress but at least it’s progress 🤣🤣🤣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Wise decision Scruff55 on rerunning run 2 of week 5 before that 20 minute run of run 3, well done on completing runs 1 and 2 of week 5, onwards and upwards ✔️👍

[drl212 Graduate]

Well done! Yes, absolutely, take it at your own pace. I was very nervous about that 20 minute run, but managed it. You'll be surprised.

But do tend to your Achilles!!

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to drl212]

Yes I’m being mindful of my Achilles so slow is my default ATM

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady and on you go!

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes thanks slow and steady is always the best option

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

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Time to do a bit of strength and flex in between the run days too to support your running! Don’t run with pain!!

Well done. So wise to repeat runs and take extra rest days when necessary. The runs will wait but injuries can set you back weeks. Listen to your body & attend to twinges earlier rather than later.

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Yes certainly true so slowly slowly is my mantra

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Fab   Scruff55 . It’s great to see things ticking along for you! Has your physio previously given you clear guidance about what level of pain for how long and at what point in your runs is ok? I found that so helpful in being confident that any twinginess is fine to keep going through and o wasn’t amping things up again. I know you’ve had loads of input so you’ve probably already got this in your head!

Good luck with your next run!

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Yes MU my physio was quite clear on how to judge which pain was ok and which was not so I am fairly confident about that but I still want to take it slowly so that I don’t do any more damage to my Achilles. So snail jeffing is my thing ATM. 🤣🤣🤣

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Snail jeffing sounds perfect! Those twinges are so nerve wracking aren’t they!! I kept telling myself “the physio says 3/10 is ok!!! It’s ok!!! My knee won’t fall off!!” Hopefully yours will settle soon 🤞

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

🤣🤣🤣 yes it’s a bit nerve racking at times but I’m doing exercises in the gym with a PT so 🤞🤞🤞thanks for the support.