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camcat82 Pro
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Mar 29, 2011 5:51 AM

Not sure where to resume?

I haven't run for almost just over a week due to injury/soreness. I've been to see the Dr and got most of this sorted and been told I can try resuming, so long as it doesn't hurt to do so. I was doing the C25K and had just completed week 3 and done D1 of week 4 before having to stop. I was thinking that I'd restart at week 3 and repeat that whole week before continuing on with the program. Does this sound like an ok plan or a stupid idea? Any advice/suggestions welcome




Busy mum, but loving it

My blog - www.runningbeginners.net

- Every day I'm reminded that perfection doesn't exist, and to strive for perfection will only defeat you. I want to be better than I was today and not as good as I'll be tomorrow -

First race entered 4.5K on May 22nd - looking forward to it!

Currently doing C25K - W4D2 completed

  • Dave179 Amateur
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    1. Mar 29, 2011 5:56 AM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    I'd resume with W3 again.




    2/27/11 - Started c25k at 6'2" 285lbs

    3/29/11 - W5D2 completed, weighed in at 270 lbs, after, 2 miles up next!

    4/18/11 - W8D1 completed, weighed in at 268, decided to run for 30 minutes and felt as if I could have just kept going and going

    4/20/11 - W8D2 completed, decided to just run the 3 miles and mission accomplished.

    1st 5k scheduled for Mother's Day May 8th, http://ba5k.com/ - Finished in 39m27s

  • M.J. in Springpatch Pro
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    2. Mar 29, 2011 7:06 AM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    camcat82 wrote:

     

    I haven't run for almost just over a week due to injury/soreness. I've been to see the Dr and got most of this sorted and been told I can try resuming, so long as it doesn't hurt to do so. I was doing the C25K and had just completed week 3 and done D1 of week 4 before having to stop. I was thinking that I'd restart at week 3 and repeat that whole week before continuing on with the program. Does this sound like an ok plan or a stupid idea? Any advice/suggestions welcome

    I think your plan sounds great.  If you find W3 is too much, you can always bump it down to W2, but I can't imagine you've lost that much with only a week off.




    As Stuart always says: Run Happy!

    Started C25K: 3/13/11 Completed C25K: 5/12/11

    FatAss 5K: 5/14/11

    New Balance Girls on the Run Community 5K: 5/21/11

    5th Annual MMC Burn Center 5K Run/Walk: 6/4/11

    Women's Distance Festival 2-Miler: 7/9/11

    Scheel's Inaugural 5K Run/Walk: 7/16/11

    Red Ribbon 5-Mile Run: 10/22/11

  • flamomof 4 Legend
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    3. Mar 29, 2011 9:58 AM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    Start back at WK 3 and take it slow and you should be fine! Good Luck

  • camcat82 Pro
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    4. Mar 29, 2011 10:01 PM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    Thanks everyone I'm heading out for a walk tomorrow morning, and if that feels ok I'll resume with W3 bright and early Monday morning




    Busy mum, but loving it

    My blog - www.runningbeginners.net

    - Every day I'm reminded that perfection doesn't exist, and to strive for perfection will only defeat you. I want to be better than I was today and not as good as I'll be tomorrow -

    First race entered 4.5K on May 22nd - looking forward to it!

    Currently doing C25K - W4D2 completed

  • kickitamor203 Rookie
    kickitamor203
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    5. Mar 29, 2011 11:14 PM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    A similar thing happened to me (except my "injury" was spring break) and I restarted week 3. It was easier the second time, so I only did two more week 3 sets before bumping up to week 4! Since you had an actual injury, be sure you don't push yourself beyond healing, even if you're eager to keep going. Best of luck!

  • camcat82 Pro
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    6. Apr 1, 2011 2:58 AM (in response to camcat82)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    The walk on Thursday went ok. Saw my Dr on Thursday too and went and got a cortisone injection today to hopefully fix the problem . A little achey this afternoon now that the local has worn off but hopefully it'll fix the problem and then it'll be all good. Very excited to say W3 on Monday is a go - will take it slow and see how I go but just so excited to have a definite ok and be getting back into it!




    Busy mum, but loving it

    My blog - www.runningbeginners.net

    - Every day I'm reminded that perfection doesn't exist, and to strive for perfection will only defeat you. I want to be better than I was today and not as good as I'll be tomorrow -

    First race entered 4.5K on May 22nd - looking forward to it!

    Currently doing C25K - W4D2 completed

  • KIRK_T Legend
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    7. Apr 1, 2011 7:40 AM (in response to flamomof 4)
    Re: Not sure where to resume?

    Maria has good advice, basically ease back into it and listen to your body.

    Anything doesn't feel right, back off so you don't re-injure yourself. I have gone through several injuries and this works.

     

    flamomof3 wrote:

     

    Start back at WK 3 and take it slow and you should be fine! Good Luck




    Kirk: Started running again at 50.

    2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

    2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon


    Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

    F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

    Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

    Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

    Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

    Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

    Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

    Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

    Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

    Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

    13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

    North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

    Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

    Chicago Half 9/09

    Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

    Chicago Marathon 10/07

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