Notes from the IC

[LoungeLizaard]

Some of you may remember that I mentioned a grumbling glute in some of my replies. I don't think I posted explicitly about it...… Anyway...

Now 6 weeks in and have only just been told I can "try" a short run, but I need to wind back the tempo (not sure how fast my physio thought I was going) and wind back my distance. Meanwhile continue glute stretches and basic strengthening every day...…

After spending 30 minutes with his elbows embedded firmly in my posterior cheeks, walking was a challenge in itself on the following day.

Still getting searing pain for first 10-20 seconds after standing up each and everytime, but I'm assured this will go away as the muscle gets stronger, rested and generally better at doing what it should!!

As to what caused it - too many squats and bridges with weights!! So the lesson for me is to just use body weight. Maybe adding 10-15kg when I'm already 18st was too much for my little rump!

Updates later in the week as to how my slow/short run went!

Stay healthy people x

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Good luck loungelizaard. I guess sometimes less is more.

[LoungeLizaard in reply to Dexy5]

Cheers Dexy - the personal trainer recommended it!! lol maybe to much to soon!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Just, ouch...take it steadily and gingerly

[LoungeLizaard in reply to Oldfloss]

lol - very gingerly!

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Ouch! I have had the the old elbow-in-the-bum routine and it made my eyes water! Poor you. I didn’t realise you were on the IC, Mitch. I hope you heal fast now you have a plan. I have been known to cause myself an injury by being too enthusiastic. 😱 In fact, I am on the IC myself at the moment, with ITB syndrome - the worst diagnosis a gal can get with a HM in the calendar for this Sunday eeeek.

Let us know how your short run goes - all the best!

Sadie-runs xx

[LoungeLizaard in reply to Sadie-runs]

Oh no! Hope you get better soon. If it still niggles can you still do your run, but slowly? x

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Well...It’s not a pace thing, but distance unfortunately...short runs am okay, but it flares up on long runs. Still undecided as to whether I give it a go. If I fail this year there’s always next year I suppose! Happy healing to us both. x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ooh ... good luck 🤞

[LoungeLizaard in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda - Are you still cycling? How is your foot?

[Ripcurlrana71 Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Good to hear from you. I share your pain with elbow in butt! 😫 Hope you have a good test run. x

[LoungeLizaard in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

More news to follow lol! You'll probably see it on FB first! x

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon]

Ouch!! Good Luck with your test run xx

[LoungeLizaard in reply to pianoteacher]

Thanks PT x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh wow LL, what a journey. At least you’re on the ups. I hope the pain diminishes and you can get back to where you left off and your glutes give you a break. 🤞🤞

[LoungeLizaard in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh Lordy so do I! It’s so infuriating!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Good luck!!! xxx

[MutleyShuffle Half Marathon]

Oh good luck with your run, Mitch, hope your physio has ironed you out! I have been struggling with glute/piriformis issues for months, have been through elbows, needles, stretches and now seeing an osteopath - got to find the right remedy eventually!!

[LoungeLizaard in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Hope you / we do! Good luck!