S&F Issues!

[HorsePlay]

Hi all, I haven't posted for a few weeks, since graduating, but have continued being warmed, heartened and inspired by numerous other runners here!

A few days ago, Gwenllian1 posted about being more disciplined with the running than with other things like S&F... and I'm exactly the same. The C25K programme is just so neat/contained! And I've just been able to carry on with running (jogging!) three times a week, amazingly. I do think I need to supplement my running though because I still have aches and pains in my legs (and a recent diagnosis of tendonitis in my glutes and hamstrings, although I think I've had it for years). I know there is lots of information available but I get a bit bewildered by everything behind all the links. Time is also a challenge for me, and I long for an 'if you do nothing else, just do this quick routine on non-run days'! I guess that is unrealistic though...?! 😬😂

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏 goodhousekeeping.com/health...

You could try this simple Pilates to get you going..

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you very much - I'll take a look! 😁

[Cmoi Graduate]

I can so empathise  HorsePlay .

Might this workout (ugh, I hate that word!) be helpful? Apparently it's 15 minutes twice a week and aimed at new runners: runnersworld.com/uk/trainin... And if you're into multi-tasking, I'd say the squats and possibly the calf raises could be done while brushing your teeth.

I'd also suggest you check specifically what might help or exacerbate tendonitis, and get professional advice if necessary. I have absolutely no medical or health qualifications, I'm just a random person on the internet!

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you so much - 15 mins twice a week sounds manageable! 😂 And point completely taken about the tendonitis, thanks again.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to HorsePlay]

I really recommend this one! They're are loads of very helpful programmes and videos but this one really hit the spot for me and is easy to fit into life!!

[Yesletsgo Administrator]

If you like a plan you might find the Nike Training Club app useful. It's free and you don't need to buy Nike gear to use it.

Lots and lots of different workouts, lots of plans and most of them are short, 10 minutes or so per session.

Good luck 😁.

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you! And I'll have a look 👍🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Loads of links and too many to choose... loads on teeth cleaning squats though.. I have been banging on about those for years... I do them every single day...

Short of time? Maybe, take a look here...

healthunlocked.com/strength...

and Bodyfit with Amy, ( one of my Favourites) , does have some excellent short impact routines which are great to do... five minute, ten minute or 15... and can bel linked together for a longer session too.

Do.as Cmoi says, check, please, that anything you choose will not exacerbate those tendonitis issues! Eeek!

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you! Maybe I will start those teeth squats! 😂 And yes re: the tendonitis, thanks again.

[drl212 Graduate]

Thanks for this original post and the replies. I struggle with this as well. I've been better since I've been on the IC but its always a challenge.

[FriendofRondo Graduate]

This is me too! I like the look of Cmoi's plan from Runners World. Maybe I need to make myself a reward chart so I can keep the motivation!

[jiggles7 Graduate]

student physio here, I’m assuming you have seen a physio to get the diagnosis? If you don’t have an exercise plan in place you may find this useful it contains a short exercise program broken down into weeks for progression. upswinghealth.com/wp-conten... There are glute and some hamstring exercises. When working with patients I advocate working in discomfort, but not pain. If it hurts stop. They are great strengthening and stretching exercises and staggered so good for all abilities.

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

Many thanks, very much appreciated from someone who knows! I will have a look. And yes, an MRI scan that was arranged by a physiotherapist (actually for my lower back pain) showed it, and I'm being referred to a rheumatologist now for further analysis. I really do want to keep running though because of the incredible good I know it's doing me! Thank you again.