She's Back

I did it. I actually took a break (for 26 days) and ran again yesterday. My niggles all settled down during the break although my knees were a bit sore just walking at first.

Yesterday I ran 5 kilometres. I wasn't sure what to expect and so was pleasantly surprised that my fitness hasn't suffered too much. I half expected to have returned to when I first started out running. So it was good to be able to run the whole way, although a little slower than usual.

Of course I was on the alert for the slightest twinge from anywhere. It's amazing how many twinges you can have - tight right heel, sore tendon in right foot, but thankfully the knees were fine. I could feel a little tightness in my lower back throughout the run, not really a pain more of an awareness of that area.

It was great to get out in the bush again after being in Adelaide, Victoria and Canberra for the past few weeks. So nice to see all the familiar trees!

This morning the only tight area is in the groin/inner thigh area. Although my lower back is a little sore and gives the occasional little spasm. It's not too bad compared to others I know with back pain but it does concern me.

Thanks Scott for your concern. When a rest was suggested to me I reacted the same way as your initial comment but I am pleased to say that it seems to have been a good thing. Good to realise that your fitness doesn't totally vanish in that time period too, although I'm sure that if it was any longer it would have.

Lulu, I have never been to a physio but I have been considering it. I am a little concerned about finding one that won't just tell me to stop running. I might ask my work colleagues when I get back to work.

So what will the new year hold? I just looked back at my goals for last year and I don't think that I met any of them. So this year I will simplify it and just aim to keep running. The marathon plans are on hold for now. I really don't want to keep battling with various injuries/aches/pains. I just want to keep enjoying running.