Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: Injury to 5k - Running Stronger after a Bad Back

That's a fantastic achievement Avril, I think ...

2016-04-01T15:36:08.774+01:00

That's a fantastic achievement Avril, I think you went to my physio, in Lisburn . I'm so glad you are fit and well again. Good luck with your running and again well done X

Good on you, Avril! As others have said, it can be...

2016-03-07T20:54:39.246+00:00

Good on you, Avril! As others have said, it can be very daunting coming back to exercise after injury, but it does often seem that just having someone look at things differently can make a world of difference. I need to get some serious miles under my belt the next few weeks, as I have a half coming up at the end of May, but I think my days of distance running will be over once that's out of the way. I never thought I'd be saying that, but I've found that mixing things up has really benefited me. How addictive is weight training??! xx

Thank you Muireann - yes, it's been good for s...

2016-03-06T22:49:38.179+00:00

Thank you Muireann - yes, it's been good for shifting a few lb.'s for sure....they have a habit of sneaking on I find now I'm in my 40's - sob! Ax

Thank you so much Nic - like I said to Sue above, ...

2016-03-06T22:48:44.026+00:00

Thank you so much Nic - like I said to Sue above, it's all about finding the right thing for each injury tendency. Can often involve lots of trial and error but it is great for the mind as well as the body - especially as we tend to work at home alone lots and are sitting in front of a PC too much each day!
And lol at the body comment :) Ax

Oh Sue - I have a friend who suffers with frozen s...

2016-03-06T22:46:39.381+00:00

Oh Sue - I have a friend who suffers with frozen shoulder and I had no idea how debilitating it is before meeting her. It's all about finding what works for you I think when we get older and these injuries kick in. I don't think running will be a long term thing for me, nor will I be going further than 5/7k but it was a real psychological barrier to do a run again. Especially after being told I never would by various physios and doctors over the years.
Hope you keep getting better Sue and thanks for taking the time to comment. Ax

Sorry so slow replying to your comment Heidi. Than...

2016-03-06T22:43:12.001+00:00

Sorry so slow replying to your comment Heidi. Thank you for your kind words and welcome to the dodgy back club lol. It's a hard one re the pilates. I think that if you can (time and money) afford to keep it all up, there is no doubt that pilates is amazing. But yes, I do think you need to do it twice a week and practice at home too. Because I was doing nothing else and attending an intermediate class, I was actually suffering with a bad back the day after my class. I think it works best if you're active in another way outside of your class. The body pump was so good for me so I hope it will be for you too. It really strengthens the back and butt/legs, all so important for supporting your body.
I hope your run went well and that you keep getting stronger. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Keep in touch! Ax

Thank you so much Jan x

2016-03-06T22:39:47.307+00:00

Thank you so much Jan x

That's fantastic!! I thought you had lost Some...

2016-03-04T16:51:00.384+00:00

That's fantastic!! I thought you had lost Some weight and we're looking very trim recently! Now we know why!! Good for you!!

I meant 5k, not marathon!

2016-03-03T11:02:47.302+00:00

I meant 5k, not marathon!

I'm so pleased for you Avril, well done on bot...

2016-03-03T11:02:25.204+00:00

I'm so pleased for you Avril, well done on both the marathon and fitness - I've noticed a real difference in you (was gonna say in your body but that sounds all kinds of wrong!). Your story has encouraged me to find a way to exercise again, as you know I've been reluctant due to carpal tunnel... I just need to find the right thing for me.

Nic x

Avail that's a fantastic achievement! Getting ...

2016-03-02T08:53:32.768+00:00

Avail that's a fantastic achievement! Getting fit after injury is really daunting, I had a frozen shoulder 4 years ago and I'm still getting it stronger and put more mobility into it. I've used a combination of massage therapy, weight training and Pilates and it works for me, I won't be running anytime soon, it's not for me. Hope you continue to gain strength, it's great when you see muscles appear!! Xx

Well done Avril! Brilliant achievement and you ar...

2016-03-02T08:03:07.959+00:00

Well done Avril! Brilliant achievement and you are very inspirational. I have a dodgy back myself and have in the past few weeks been going to body pump and am embarking on my first run tonight! I've been going to pilates for 7 years and you've got me thinking whether I should give it up for another gym class?! Have often wondered if pilates once a week is actually doing anything! xx

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2016-03-02T04:25:47.110+00:00

Well done you. ðŸ˜€ðŸ˜ƒðŸ˜„ðŸ˜Š.