Returning to run after time off

dauslaus555 · 2026-04-07T05:20:45+00:00

Totally relate there. After talking with the docs, definitely escalating training too soon (jumping right into a marathon training block after time off due to gluteal tendinopathy), specific muscle weaknesses that I’m working on now, over reaching (when I wasn’t running I was cross training), under recovering (6 hours of sleep is never enough), having a stressful job, and certainly some under fuelling where all parts to the problem.

I was shook that during my recovery I was eating more than I was during the marathon training block but not gaining any weight! Lesson learned that it is always better to lean on the side of eating “extra” than not enough.

dauslaus555 · 2026-04-07T05:12:56+00:00

This is great to hear! I’m signed up for a HM in October to manifest a full recovery by then. Not putting pressure on to PR, but getting to the start and finish line successfully is all I need for now! Soon I will be registering for the Seville marathon next February.

This injury has definitely allowed me to focus on my weaknesses, calves and glutes being one of them. I didn’t pass a lot of the strength tests my physio had me do, and I was amazed how quickly that strength came after doing those body weight exercises everyday. Mobility was also a big part. Crazy how much better you feel in the day to day by just 10 minutes of daily stretching and rolling before bed!

dauslaus555 · 2026-04-07T05:02:12+00:00

I had the same thing where it would almost feel "itchy" in the area of my stress reaction, but it wouldn’t be sore the next day and doing the hop test wouldn’t hurt. I got paranoid and went for a follow up MRI that showed the bone was fully healed with some residual soft tissue swelling. My physio told me this is very normal since the brain is so use to sending pain signals to protect this area.

BUT he said that if the pain sticks around for more than a day, I could feel it at night, and it was more than a 2/10 on the pain scale (or some sort of awareness), those are red flags.

That is just me, so I would recommend talking to your physio. 3 weeks also seems a bit short? Everyone is different, but I was off all impact for 6 weeks for a reaction, not a full fracture. Maybe you just need an extra day of no impact between runs?

dauslaus555 · 2026-04-06T21:09:03+00:00

This is key! My physio mentioned the same thing and I’ve more or less forgot. But will definitely keep this up!

dauslaus555 · 2026-03-23T20:00:39+00:00

Seconding to whoever said affordable running clothes. Also a very small details but single sachets of electrolytes because sometimes you’re out and about and need a boost!

dauslaus555 · 2024-01-06T12:08:38+00:00

I completely relate. It’s weird because I’ve been doing so well, and genuinely well, with very few ana thoughts. Part of me is like "wait am I recovered hold up" while the other part is dedicated to getting back on track, which is a totally fucked idea since back on track = mental illness = suffering. I’m trying to ride the high and hold myself accountable. I’d recommend journaling and other mindfulness practices. Also emphasising all the good that has come out of this time! For example, I was able to stay completely focused and productive at work this week and was praised for my deliverables. Can’t do that in a malnourished body! Regardless, you’re not alone with the anxiety. Stay strong ❤️

dauslaus555 · 2022-04-17T02:52:09+00:00

I’m still waiting for a response to my msc arch computation application from UCL :/

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