windhoek
The Phoolosopher
Since you live in the UK where it won't cost you an arm and a leg I'd go see your GP if you're having that much trouble - you may or may not get help. You could also ask a local running club / triathlon club for physio recommendations if only to get an evaluation and figure out how to heal as quickly as possible. You could probably get a private evaluation and maybe some exercises to do (and ones to avoid) for less than the cost of a pair of running shoes.
In the mean time to keep spirits up and belly fat down now is the ideal time to work on your swimming and / or cycling, within your limited abilities to be ready for the next tri. season ;-)
Best wishes for a speedy recovery - inability to exercise has a really negative effect on my mental health.
Two weeks until my first 5k race since August - the goal is under 19:30. I just hope the weather isn't bad.
I know what you say makes sense - especially as I live in a country with an NHS that's free at the point of access. Good luck for the 5K