I'M INJURED | Dealing with running injuries

[@MajaNoer]

Nothing is more authentic to being a runner than to be injured 😅 I've been un-injured for a suspiciously long amount of time, so I'm scheduling a break later this month for some down-time! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahah I know, it's so silly but true 😅 good idea, better to take it prematurely than have it forced on you!

[@jeffw654]

I was completing my physio exercises while listening to your video. It is good to have a physio who is a runner and one that has a wish to keep you doing things and not resting. Prior to finding my present physio, I always found that physios would only give breadcrumbs and not whole slices (so to speak). Instead of giving you exercises that could keep you going for several weeks, they would want to see you every couple of days. My current physio doesn't mind if they give you all the secrets at the start and gives you enough to either get you all the way through your injury or 3 to 6 weeks. This is their belief: Rest is not a solution - it postpones the need for a solution while creating greater deficits. A week ago I couldn't make 250m. Today I ran 17km. This is with one physio appointment (after having an ultrasound to check that I hadn't torn the muscle). I was given a neural exercise. It certainly changes your mood very quickly, to go from walking with pain one day to running the next without too much discomfort.

[@SamHarrison2099]

I used to live in Bristol so loved watching this as you ran past two of my old flats and my old office! Only get into the city a couple of times a week for work now and I miss living there.

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah no way! I do love it - I simultaneously wish I lived closer to the city AND closer to the countryside haha. It's beautiful to run through!

[@Kelly_Ben]

I'm so glad you're making progress! I love tip #5. Many runners can become very 1 track... aka obsessed. I look at injury as a forced period of time to rediscover my love of family and friends, reading, yoga, pilates, walking the dog. I have ALWAYS found a form of exercise I could do no matter what the injury- even strapping ankle weights to the leg without the cast and doing pilates! When you come out of an injury, you can be stronger, refreshed, and better rounded than when you got injured!

[@davidw.pursley6474]

Flora! 3 meniscus operations over the years taught me that when It feels niggly I make sure to drop the speed work and volume for a bit and focus the runs at Maffetone pace. It works every time. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴.

[@FloraBeverley]

It's great to be able to predict when you're about to get injured isn't it! Comes with practise, for sure. I can do that for ITBS, but not any other injury sadly. Hope the knees are fine now.

[@ck9973]

I’m not a runner but I’m quite outdoorsy and I’ve been recovering from a broken tibia plateau for a year and a half now. I’m back to resuming more physical activity (low impact) but have been watching your videos for the last year and getting myself motivated and ready to start trail running as part of my recovery. Best of luck! I’m sure you’ll get through it quickly!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh no poor you! And so glad you're enjoying the channel, really hope you recover soon. Trail running is the bomb (if you can get out to the pretty trails!).

[@alangiro8698]

UTube suggested this video, and I expected it to be yet another generic R/I/C/E talk, but decided to give it a quick look. Imagine my surprise when you described the specific tendon injury I’ve been struggling with for 10 months, and presented 5 genuinely useful suggestions, all whilst out on a run yourself; brilliant! Thank you very much for this!! Prior to onset of the PTT, I had resumed running after many years off, got in 14 injury-free months of LHR training over about 5K kms, thought I had cracked the riddle of injury-free running, then learned some humility 😉

[@FloraBeverley]

Welcome to the channel! Haha it's such an annoying injury, but glad I could help a little. FWIW I'm still free of that injury since I filmed this vlog, which I think is a good sign. Hope you are too!

[@michaelbennett6778]

Running form is key and Pilates . Attention to these two have reduced my injuries in recent years dramatically. Great vlog and advice Flora 👊🏃🏼‍♀️

[@Gr8LakesCamper]

Timing is everything. Was just diagnosed today with a "complex tearing of the medial miniscus."

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh no poor you! Hope you recover soon

[@codysummers934]

I feel your pain. I'm an 80 mile per week runner who had to take a whole year off due to bad injury. I'm coming back slow and steady. Cheers from San Diego.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh noooo poor you! 80mi/w is madness! Good luck with the comeback

[@codysummers934]

@@FloraBeverley More skill than luck lol.

[@DG-nn8zt]

80m per week sounds mad, must hard to progressively build back to that base

[@Morfeusm]

I am permainjured and can’t run trails almost at all (peroneal tendon injury actually/ was advised against surgery if not really necessary) and it has been mental struggle for me ever since to understand I might need to stop running one day. Taking every run as major privilege. Also had recurring issue with tibialis posterior I had that injury twice so I know exactly how you feel, knowing the limitations with flat surfaces and strength training for that is annoying lol. Speedy recovery Flora!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh no poor you! Yes it's really frustrating. There also doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to it - I'll go for a long run and the pain will be a 5/10 after, or I'll go for a long walk and it'll be 9/10 stiff with pain of 6/10! I don't know what to do so I just do a bit of everything and not very much of one thing.

[@marchirving7316]

Currently injured and can't run. When injury stops me running I try to use the time to work on other things like swimming, or weights. I also keep a record of training and rehab to see what has caused, and has helped recover from, injuries. Thanks, Flora.

[@FloraBeverley]

That's great advice, I try to do the same!

[@jenniferschwegler7831]

Agreed, all the best with healing! I spent 2.5 months biking with a torn hip flexor this spring after a stage race and working on strength, then hiking steep trails and was able to move quickly from a downhill shuffle to running once it healed. I got a great full month of building back up to 60 miles/week, and then a week before my race got rammed by a cow and broke all but 3 ribs and my collarbone 😋 Thankfully nothing was internally injured, I got three ribs and the collarbone plated, walked through it, been back to biking for a month, hiking for a few weeks and am just starting back at jogging now (7 weeks post accident). Anyway, I'm so grateful for being able to stay mobile, stay strong, have some form of activity, and have great KZbin videos to watch on the bike trainer 😋 Good luck with everything, you learn so much from injuries. With you in spirit from Seattle!

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you! Oh NO poor you this sounds awful! Such bad luck. Good luck with your recovery and yes we have to be grateful for what we can accomplish (and for good general health in other ways!). Thank goodness you were fit before your injuries. Happy biking!

[@Kelly_Ben]

You go woman!!! Fellow farm girl here, and we are certainly good at getting sht done!! Wishing you speedy recovery!

[@DevRunner]

Great to see you back at it! Keep pushing safely!

[@c.callanan4008]

Hi Flora, I've been following your channel for a while and I've also had a similar experience to you regarding running injuries especially when I got into doing ultra distance. Could I make one suggestion? Please try functional patterns. I went to my local practitioner here and my feeling is that they are light years ahead of a lot of the conventional physios that we mostly rely on as runners (I know the last thing you probably want right now is for people to throw more "try this method" stuff at you!). For the first time in years, my running feels totally transformed and there is a lot less stress and compression happening in my legs (knees, itb, hips, tendons, etc.) ; my running feels lighter and easier and I don't need to constantly stop and stretch. I found a local functional patterns practice in Ireland, and I would recommend you find one and get a deep analysis of your running form to see what they find. I've never seen such a deep analysis of my movement before, and Paul in Dublin seemed to spot things that no other physio has. That's why I'd recommend you to look up functional patterns practices close to you in England and get the face to face sessions if you can. Not affiliated in any way with FP, and I'm only 6 weeks into my training and I'm still evaluating it. But so far the results have really lead to a transformation in my running that no amount of running "cues" or youtube "fix your gait" videos ever has.

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks for this! I've heard a lot about re-training movements to be more correct and aligned. I've been thinking about it for a while, but it's not cheap and it's certainly not available where I live! Thank you though

[@gerrybesworth7762]

Sound advice, thanks Flora. Tip #5 is on the mark for all of us and I hope not to have to use it anytime soon but will certainly remember your advice should injury occur. I have been injured less frequently after reducing the amount of stretching I had been doing, and am doing more dynamic stretching instead. Always learning about what works...

[@addictedtorunning956]

Thank you so much for the tips! I torn a muscle in my groin two months ago but not from running actually from horse riding! (Almost fell off) had to have three weeks no running at all and five weeks only easy running! About 80% there now, to start of with I was so annoyed and spent most of the time sulking but looking back feel like it happened for a reason as the break has done me so much good, feel so much stronger as I have also been doing more strength training and have much more energy too, my body must of needed the break! Hope you recover fully soon🙂

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh no! Horse riding would be a much better reason to be injured for me, I'd be much happier with that haha. Poor you, but so glad you've managed to find a positive with the whole situation. I felt so much stronger after October's (much worse) injury and 3 months in the gym!

[@weekendzeebees]

So true about trying to enjoy the time off but wishing it wasn’t such nice weather. It would be a lot easier to be injured on the depths of winter 😂 wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha yeah i feel ya! But then again, I love hiking and gardening and other outdoor activities which I can do plenty of, and would always prefer sunny weather than the misery of winter! XD

[@simonrunc8067]

So nice to see so many people running in your town. Best of luck with recovery 👍 Tip, don't compare other people's strava data to yours as you don't know what journey they are on.

[@FloraBeverley]

Yes it's a relatively active city especially on warm days :) great tip, so important 🙌

[@Tonyr2]

As The Running Channel said "Comparison is the Thief of Joy".

[@sonamwangdi8833]

All the best with the recovery! I’m currently sidelined with plantar fasciitis so all of this advice is timely. I’ve booked a physio this weekend let’s set what they say 🤞

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah that one's a nightmare! Hope you get it sorted soon :)

[@steveperkins6308]

Hi Flora Great Vlog Thanks . I am suffering with what is apparently a extensor Tendonitis on the top of my left foot I am told it can be caused by a change of terrain in running which wold make sense as I went over to trail running from road. I am going to the Gym and doing some strength training but am becoming increasingly impatient to get out running again and i have a Trail half marathon at the beginning of October and the GSR in the middle of October. Always love your advice and tips thanks.

[@imrevadasz4564]

Thank you for making this video 🙏, while I'm contemplating the future of my own running... I'm at the beginning of my own recovery journey from a 100 miler DNF after almost 60 miles. My small foot issues turned more serious again. Right now, even walking quickly makes my pains flare up. Luckily I can join my running friends this weekend, to support them 🙏. I think I actually miss the people more right now, than the running itself 🙃.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh no poor you! Yes the community is half the joy of running, so good that you're able to still join in that part of the fun!

[@relax101mag]

Good luck, got same in right ankle posterior tibialis. It's probably stopping us from getting a worse injury

[@FloraBeverley]

Yeah you're probably right! That's why I'm taking the time off now, while it's still more of a niggle than a proper injury 🙈

[@sophiewaller]

I tore my acl so will be having surgery soon and won’t be able to run for quite some months :( am definitely doing my best to still enjoy the things I can now :))

[@FloraBeverley]

Sorry to hear that! Hope you recover quickly from it

[@SammyK45]

I feel you! I've been an IPOS for 3 months now, first it was knee issues, then multiple tendon strains in the ankle according to the MRT (no one knows where they came from as I wasn't running at that point because of the knees) and now it's Covid which meant that I had to cancel the physio appointment I had finally scheduled. So frustrating because I had a great training winter but hey, I'm telling myself that those miles weren't lost, my body will remember them. And I get to enjoy some more biking!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh noooo poor you!! These things seem to all come at once... but hopefully you can get them over and done with 😄 Yes definitely, worth getting better at some other things, and the training is never wasted!

[@mihaibrb1642]

Just ran my first 100k so I was hoping for a "magic" recovery solution :D Nr 5 is funny: Flora while running - "Enjoy the time off!" Happy recovery!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oooooh haha sorry! Are you inured? No magic pill, sadly. Thank you!

[@mihaibrb1642]

​@@FloraBeverley no injuries atm, but I'm afraid to stop running and take a break, usually that's when I start feeling everything :)

[@josephsanjuan7204]

Haven’t been able to run like I used to due to plantar fasciitis. I’ve seen a podiatrist, physical therapist, and steroid shots. The PF comes and goes but I still run. However, I cut down on the miles. Good luck!

[@Kelly_Ben]

PF is such a vicious beast. I'm finally coming out of a 7 month stretch, and am looking forward to not having pain with every walking step. Have you tried "toe yoga"? I do it every day, and credit it with my recovery over the last 2 months. Best wishes!

[@sammaguire1149]

Great video! Relatively new to running and I have my first 10 mile race on Sunday. Unfortunately I do feel like I have a similar injury to yourself on the outside of my left ankle 😭 been doing everything I can to improve it this week. Will definitely be getting in touch with a physio next week x

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah noooo poor you! Good luck for the race and your recovery!!

[@jennywilliams2473]

I needed to hear this today! I've got piriformis syndrome and have been told not to run yet. Feeling depressed and frustrated!

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah poor you! I got this briefly after Impact Marathon and it was a nightmare. Thankfully cleared up quickly for me!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Look at this as an opportunity to catch up on the stuff you haven't had time for! And for giving new activities a try that don't aggravate your injury. You might discover a love for a new cross training activity that will help you heal and remain injury free! Best wishes for a quick recovery!

[@timeonfeet]

All the best with the recovery Flora. It sounds like you're doing all the right things. It can be so hard to be patient when easing back from injury, I definitely find that a challenge!

[@Robbie..67]

Spent 18 months not running from injury to knee op last week, all that time dreadfully missing missing it! Now I’m scared to put the running shoes back on once I’ve completed the rehab!

[@FloraBeverley]

Ahhh yes the fear! I know that feeling all too well. Hope you're feeling better soon

[@Kelly_Ben]

I can imagine! After destroying my knee and doing months of therapy, my PT said I was fully healed physically- but had to regain confidence that my knee could handle it. Take the pressure off yourself. Go for a walk, run a few steps if/ when you feel like it. Eventually you'll realize you're good to go! Best wishes!

[@Robbie..67]

@@Kelly_Ben thanks Kelly, hope all is well with your recovery!

[@Kelly_Ben]

@@Robbie..67 Thanks, my knee is fine now! I've moved on to other injuries since! 😆 All my own fault, though.

[@manuel_877]

Good afternoon Flora and all the runners. Here is my like and I wish you a speedy recovery. You are a super woman.

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you Manuel!

[@isabellaclark8857]

I have the EXACT same problem with the posterior medial tendon! I've had to keep up with ankle strengthening for the past six months as have london in 5 weeks. It's such an annoying injury

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah no poor you!! Good luck with the rehabbing and with London!!

[@dansouth2088]

Hey Flora. Love your channel! Enjoy the time off....FFS!! Wish you well on your rehab/recovery and hope you'll be back to training for a race soon. BTW, what does your physio say about just walking or hiking hills? is that still a no no? Cheers!

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha thank you! Not sure actually, I haven't asked about walking specifically. I find the tendon still hurts after long walks, but not too much so I do it anyway 🙈

[@lazyhusband]

Currently have heel bursitis so I know what you’re going through. It sucks.

[@FloraBeverley]

Sorry to hear that! Hope you get better soon

[@kerricappy4890]

I have had hamstring tendonopathy for years which doesn't normally sideline me in itself but I have had tears a few times which have put me out. Soo frustrating and very tricky finding a balance between strengthening them and aggravating them in the gym. One thing I do find though is that if I rest and don't run at all the hammies just get tighter and more sore. Ahh the life of a runner 🙄

[@FloraBeverley]

Argh yeah it's a fine line to walk (or run!). Haha yes taking time off doesn't seem to help me in itself! Hope you're injury free at the moment?

[@kerricappy4890]

@@FloraBeverley ha ha at my age I'm never really injury free. I just settle for injury free enough to run 😄

[@singingbadger1]

Hope you have a speedy recovery 😊 what do you use to film whilst running? 😮

[@FloraBeverley]

Heya! I use a variety of things but mainly my GoPro Hero 9 atm! Thank you :)

[@kierlak]

What about trying out different running shoes ? I stressed my Achilles tendon so much because using Hoka Mach 4s for my long runs. Got Brooks Glycerin 19s after recovering. All good now. Long runs are no problems, have enough cushioning as mostly run on tarmac plus Glycerin 19s are higher drop so less stressful on my Achilles tendons.

[@FloraBeverley]

I like to shuffle through running shoes so different muscles/tendons are being used. I know a few other runners who do the same so might help!

[@wilsonpotosirunner]

espectacular felicitaciones

[@debbieglen2800]

Tired that nose breathing it was like someone had there hand over my mouth an nose and I could not breath xx not giving up tho

[@FloraBeverley]

Haha yes it's very unpleasant at first! Try it when walking everywhere first, then do slow runs and just give it a go. You'll get there! :)

[@shielavasquez7161]

Omg I had exactly the same injury when I was training for my first ever HM. I was told to stop running completely so sadly I haven’t had a chance to do my longest run before the Race. Due to that 2 weeks no running, the tendon got even more painful after the race itself. I should have gone for 1-2 miles run every 2-3 days within the 2 weeks to try and keep the muscles and tendons strong. Ps sending you lots of love and hope tendons are a lot less painful x

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah no way! Poor you - this is why I'm so careful of the physios I see. Don't want to get someone who doesn't understand running. My first physio also told me to stop running entirely and it didn't help! So frustrating. But we live and learn!

[@carrotsandrunning]

which earphones are those ?

[@FloraBeverley]

Sony SP800n 🤗

[@MarisaPecoraro]

"A slow mile, nine minutes" Me: 👁👄👁 yes... a slow mile.

[@FloraBeverley]

It's all relative! In an ultra I'd consider that a very fast mile. No use comparing to others, we all have our own journeys to run (literally)!

[@MarisaPecoraro]

@@FloraBeverley 100% always just funny to hear 😅 you do a great job of being welcoming and accessible in your content despite being absolutely superb at what you do

[@FloraBeverley]

@@MarisaPecoraro 🥰 thank you!!