2 weeks rest and totally deflated!

[SKessex78]

I was doing really well on W7R1, cue back pain and two weeks forced rest. I attempted to run as far as I could tonight and barely made 10 mins before I was out of breath and my calves were solid with pain! I feel totally deflated and at a loss as to where to go from here?????

[Burstcouch Graduate]

Try going back to week 1 or 2 podcasts and increase slowly. I did this after injury and it worked for me.

good luck.

[Clare7645 Graduate]

I understand how you're feeling, I'd just completed week 5 when I had to take 1 week off due to a stained piriformis muscle (which is literally a pain in the bum) I attempted to pick up where I left off and tried to complete W6R1 this morning but didn't manage it. I now plan to go back to week 5 and start from there and see how I go.

I think once you've had a injury it takes a little longer to recover and I certainly think it shook my confidence a little.

Good luck and keep at it!

[Sedge Graduate]

I agree, don't ever be afraid to take a step backwards, this whole process is about building stamina, especially towards the end, and whilst in the past I have been lucky in the earlier stages and been able to pick up from where I left off after 10 days out, I would have had no hesitation in going back a stage or two.

So dont get to disheartened, get your gear on, roll back to week 6 or even try a Week 5 run, and get out there and do it!....our bodies are amazing and will quickly remember the feelings we had after completing each and every run!

See you at the finish line....

[Pelephant Graduate]

Yes I agree with what everyone else has said, please don't be too deflated. You are getting yourself up off the couch. Every run is a good run, even if you have to go back a couple of weeks.