Hello everybody

[RiceAndPeas]

Hello everybody, I thought I would introduce myself. I haven't posted much for a while on either the C25k (graduated last Nov) or the bridge to 10k forums. Apart from being sick as dog (covid) for much of December and injured (forefoot sprain) for much of January there hasn't been much to post.

Today things are very different but i shall come to that shortly. Whilst unable to run I did do lots of strength and flexibility work. No big sessions but thing like doing calf raises every time I waited for the kettle to boil. I even managed to do 250 squats a day for a week by just doing 5 minutes of exercise here and there.

I started running gently again a couple of weeks ago and felt a lot stronger and looser. Today I decided to see if I could better my 10k PB of 58:43 and managed to better it by just over 4 minutes with a time of 54:36! 😀 To say I am utterly delighted would be a massive understatement. I must resist the temptation to train far too hard and pick up another injury. That was so frustrating that I nearly put my running shoes on ebay. It is so good to be running properly again!

[GTFC Marathon]

This is phenomenal RiceAndPeas ⭐ A massive well done to you. I think all those little things at home (the 1%'s) all add up to get you where you are now. You're so right in wanting to keep building steadily so that you continue to be consistent but don't get injured again. That's a brilliant 10k time 🔥🔥

[RiceAndPeas in reply to GTFC]

Many thank GTFC , yes I must remember my age, allow enough recovery time and build up slowly. It's a bitter pill to swallow but nearly as bitter as getting injured! 😄

[taichi1]

That's amazing ... awesome time I am slowly training to try and break 60 mins for 10k so I am in awe of any person who has. Well done!!!!

[RiceAndPeas in reply to taichi1]

Thanks so much taichi1 , that is very kind of you. I raced bikes for many years and it was only 5 years from my last time trial to my first run so still had a decent engine despite piling on a bonus 4 stone! Keep working towards your sub 60 minute 10k goal. I'm looking forward to reading a celebratory post from you once you get there! 😀

[taichi1 in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Cheers R and P really appreciate that!!!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow that's just amazing!!! I have had some long spells of injury that have been dreadfully frustrating, but the comeback has often been stronger than before the injury. Your determination and dedication has clearly paid off. A massive well done!!!

[RiceAndPeas in reply to linda9389]

Thanks so much linda9389 . It's interesting that you often come back stronger after injury. I'm wondering if the enforced rest as well as rehab exercises plays a part. Hhmmmm....running keeps the brain and the body active! 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Yup! we just keep learning ... 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! That’s some return from injury! Sounds like the calf raises and squares have definitely paid off! 🙂

[RiceAndPeas in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, I'm definitely going to keep up with the strength and flexibility training. It's amazing how much time is available if you are a heavy tea drinker and exercise every time there's a brew on!

[misswobble Marathon]

Yay! Well done 🌪💪😀👍

Take care out there. Have FUN 👏

[RiceAndPeas in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble , I'm hoping one day to earn a marathon badge like you. Better not get ahead of myself though! 😄

[misswobble Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

I didn’t start marathon running til I hit 60 😁. If I can do it ….💪😀👍

[RiceAndPeas in reply to misswobble]

Well having turned 60 a couple of weeks ago....😉

[misswobble Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

it’s amazing what we can do 🙂 We must plug away, nibbling at the distances

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Your commitment and strength work clearly paid off! That’s a brilliant result! Well done to you.

[RiceAndPeas in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks so much Irishprincess . I was surprised in a very good way by the gains. 😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

That is an astounding comeback! Very brave..and just a tad crazy 🙂. We are all a bit like that!!

I hope the recovery continues apace.👍