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Hip is quite sore - was very stiff when I got up this morning but has eased through the day. Think I'll need to lay off the running for a fortnight or so - I really don't want to cause any sort of damage that limits my other activities too. Don't think Ill see a physio at this point - I'm pretty sure they'd just tell I'd done too much to soon and to take ibuprofen and rest it.

I've done a spin class no problem and also a circuit class where the only exercises I need to modify were plank hip rolls and plank hip dips.

Well done on your 7 miles lamb. That's a distance to be proud of

11.3. I'm going to make that my next target distance.

Have walked the dog for an hour and done a 45 minute power walk at the gym this morning and back definitely feels better

Wow 7 miles! How many km is that?

morning all
nbee sorry to hear about your hip. How is it today?
athing glad you like your new shoes. What have you got? I've or
just ordered some new ones which should come tomorrow.
lamb well done on your swimming. I'm rubbish at swimming!

managed 7 miles this morning. My longest run yet since getting back into running in Jan. I am still really,really slow, though! It is hard because I am so much slower than I used to be and have to try to stop myself focusing on time too much!

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Back still really stiff so swam a mile this morning instead of running.

Am I allowed to add it to the running total?

Sorry your hip is being a problem nbee. Are you able to get to a physio for some advice?
Congrats on the new shoes and the speed athing! New shoes are lovely.
Grumpy slow run this morning. Did fast 2 miles with the school running club and wasn't in the mood for my own run! Nice sunny day though, and now I can drink coffee and relax.

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Ouch, nbee84. Rest up as much as you can.

I wore my new running shoes this morning for a quick 3k. Pb on speed as well - was like running on pillows!!

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Really disappointed this morning After 1k i was aware of my hip. At 3k I felt a slight twang - enough to make me say ouch out loud. So I walked home from there and currently have an ice pack on my hip.

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Hated going running last night in the wind and rain, but I did it! Time to upgrade my shoes, though. I'm definitely getting foot aches that I never got before.

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Hip pain has eased off. Have done 2 body pump classes and a body conditioning class this week with no problems. Looking forward to a run tomorrow morning (never thought I'd say that ) and will keep to a 5k and see how I go.

Adding my May total of 11 miles so...

203

Thanks for the number explanation. I've postponed tonight's run due to niggling hip and lower back pain since after yesterday's run. I also need to work on strengthening my core muscles!
Adding my 5 miles from last night onto total
192

Runkeeper acted up today. Gps map looked wonky (sending me through back gardens) and about 10 minutes sort of went missing and it never announced that my 1 hour interval was over (I looked at my phone because I thought it had been too long). I am pretty sure that I went 8km again. I made a point of pressing myself at several intervals.

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Bit of a stop start run this morning, dog wasn't in the mood until we got to her favourite track under the trees. Think I might run alone tomorrow!

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OK then! My 5 miles plus the 169.8 recorded by blossom =

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The number in bold is the cumulative total of miles run that month, just add your miles on. Sorry it's miles not km Just!

I don't understand the number thing, either!

I ran for 60 minutes and managed to do 8km. I ran faster for the 8th k because I wanted to get that even number lol. I was surprised that after 54 minutes of running, I was able to push myself to the pace I do 5k parkrun. I couldn't have sustained it much longer, but I was able to do it.

I'm looking forward to finishing this week and the B210K program, because then I can do things like intervals, etc. I'd like to build up my ability to sustain a faster pace.

evening all
thanks for the welcomes.
Managed to do 5 miles this evening.\ sorry, sill question - do I add that onto the number in bold on posts?
Was much cooler than on Sunday thankfully! Am hoping for a short 3 miles tomorrow night. Then body attack on Friday and long run Sat with Sunday as a rest day.
Well done to all those out running today.

Thankyou. My husband is really into it so I will get him to plan me a routine.

The sort of weight training I meant was more along the lines of squats, deadlifts and rows. Full body stuff.

yes I have my last of 6 Yoga 121s booked for Friday - will have to book some more!

thanks just - I do some weights - I do bicep curls and tricep dips with an 8kg dumbbell - 3 sets of 12 each, probably 2-3 times a week.

Not sure if that counts to be honest?

yes my lower back is very weak.

blossom do you do any weight training? I personally think it's very important to have all-over strength training to prevent and counteract imbalances. We accrue imbalances in our daily lives - sitting at a desk for hours or carrying a heavy handbag over one shoulder... Careful and deliberate weight training will prop up the weaknesses that develop. You probably have a weak spot in your back or glutes or hips and the imbalance puts a strain on you.

Yoga is also good for setting things right.

I love reading all the running stories too apple - welcome and wow your story is just as inspiring! Good for you!

I did a 5km in the gym yesterday and my lovely 10km route this morning in the beautiful sunshine.

I am going to have to leave it for a week now and just gym, no running, I think, as my back was REALLY aching the whole way round today which was really annoying. I had to stop a couple of times to stretch my back out and feel a bit hobbled now! This happens every now and again due to all the road running I do, but I am hoping leaving running for a few days will mean I am back to normal soon.

I also sleep on my front which I don't think helps...

Curse you, old body!

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Hello all. May I join you? About 8 years ago I built up from c25k to doing a half marathon (and losing 4 stone!) Sadly then I fell off the wagon, did no exercise for about 5 years and put all the weight (plus more) back on
Last November I bough a really cheap second hand treadmill and finally started doing a little bit of running again. In Jan I headed outside for my first run in many years. I only managed about 2 miles, and was VERY slow, but it was the start of getting back into it! And I have actually stuck with it this time round and am now heading out regularly and building my runs up. I haven't done quite as much as I had hoped but Im still plodding away. And I've lost just under 2 stone!On Sunday I ran my first 10K race in many years. It was hard going , a hilly course and it was 25 degrees by the time I finished. I did it in 1 hr 13 mins - which I know is slow, but at least I did it! And I loved it! I have now signed up for another 10k in July and want to see if I can improve on my time. I am aiming to run 3 or 4 times a week. A mix of shorter, faster runs and longer slow runs.
Tonight I'm off out for around a 4 miler with any luck. I have loved reading all of your running adventures - you are all inspiring!

Hi All

Jumping back on post bunion op- I think I lasted posted in September. Lovely to see some old faces still here and see some new ones. I've done a few short runs over the last few weeks (following a few false starts) and pretty sure my feet will take it now so I'll add my May miles to date (26).

By way of introduction, I live in Hong Kong and mainly run on trail by choice but at the moment its more road.

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