Finally back outside!

[Instructor57]

So like a few others, yesterday was a walk day for me .I have not really felt well since late November (infact also on and off before that)

So yesterday (Saturday) was my first outdoor exercise for far too long .

It felt so good to get out and about again even for just a 3.5k walk .

What is very apparent is that my fitness level has dropped significantly, this was not really a surprise.

It felt fine while out, although my breathing was not as easy as I would have liked !

But after I got back home I felt absolutely drained and aching .

I did want to see if I could get out again today but guess what !

It's throwing it down 😐 ahh well.

So anyway, looks like it will be several walks for me on my next few outings before I feel I can run again.

And when that time comes I will determine how best to progress.

Sorry no nice picture from the walk , I forgot to take my phone with me 🤣

[Folkylass]

Happy new year and I hope you start to feel better soon and you’ll be able to get your fitness back. Gently does it! Take care👍😀😀

[Instructor57 in reply to Folkylass]

Happy new year to you too 😊I'll certainly be taking it slowly 👍

[AlMorr 1000miles per year]

That's great news Ian that you got out a 3.5K walk on Saturday, your fitness level will come back very soon to the level it was last year, when it does you will be able to run again, in the meantime just slowly increase the distance you 🚶 walk 👍

[Instructor57 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan, fingers crossed 🙂🤞

[Frenc]

I’m pleased you got out there Ian, a bit of fresh air does wonders doesn’t it 😊. I’m sure your next foray will feel easier too. The weather HAS NOT been on our side has it, I just got drenched going out. Tomorrow looks to be nice where I am but of course I’m back at work after a couple of weeks off. Typical! 😁

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate !It was throwing it down here this morning,😐

And yes, time off here unfortunately coincided with bad weather 😐

[CBDB Administrator]

Hellooo! So well done! It’s hard coming back from a period of illness or injury. But your post expresses that willpower so well.

Sending you some patience and healing. And as you know so very well: slow and steady does it.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Instructor57 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks, and yes it's a long road back but as always, starts with those first steps 🙂🤞

[Dendev75]

So glad to see you got outside and had a good walk. How have your sinuses been since having antibiotics?

I tried a walk earlier this week and I really enjoyed just being outdoors again. I’ve managed a 3k and a 4k run since so hoping to get back to park run next weekend for a really slow run. We’ll get there slowly but surely. 🙏🏻

[ChannelRunner2 2000miles per year in reply to Dendev75]

Good for you for getting runs back in!

[Dendev75 in reply to ChannelRunner2]

Thank you, I never thought I’d be a person saying ‘I need to get out for a run’ 😁

[Instructor57 in reply to Dendev75]

Thanks, certainly been better since the antibiotics but definitely not 100%As you say, slowly but surely 🤞

[ChannelRunner2 2000miles per year]

Congratulations on getting back out, Instructor57 ! It's frustrating to start again... Wishing you continued recovery, Ian, and... better weather!

[Instructor57 in reply to ChannelRunner2]

Many thanks , fingers crossed 🤞

[MissUnderstanding]

So glad you were able to get out. That feeling of freedom when you’ve been stuck in…brilliant.

The fitness will come back. Take it slow. Patience is hard! 🚶‍♀️ ❤️

[Instructor57 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

It was good to get out of the house !Haha, Im in no rush 🙂

[Birdlady64]

Glad you are out and about again. The fresh air must have been wonderful after so long.Maybe just as well to give it another day or so if you felt so tired afterwards. You don't want to do too much too soon.Slowly, slowly catchy monkey as the saying goes

[Instructor57 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Diane , I seem to remember chasing this monkey before 🤣

[SueAppleRun]

So good to know you are back outside and walking for now is good

[Instructor57 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you !

Every journey starts with that first step 🙂

[Oldfloss]

I am so glad that you got out too ! We have been in too long haven't we. You did much better than I and it sounds as if you enjoyed it whilst out there too.

Slow and steady my friend... we will surely get it back x

[Instructor57 in reply to Oldfloss]

Absolutely been too long , and yes, I can do slow and steady 🙂 x

[LottieMW Administrator]

So good to see you out and about again Ian. Walking will help to build your fitness back up again.

Happy walking! 😊

[Instructor57 in reply to LottieMW]

Many thanks 😊👍

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

happy new year. Sorry you haven’t been well, easing in gradually . Take care

[Instructor57 in reply to Doris8]

Happy new year to you too !And yes, I'm in no rush 😊

[Over60sRunner 1000miles per year]

So glad to hear you're back out in the fresh air. I too am still struggling with post viral fatigue, congested sinuses (2 rounds of antibiotics seem to have made little difference 🙄).

I'm also due back at work tomorrow after a fortnight off with little achievement due to the almost constant rain ☔ 😕

I walk most days, rain or shine, because I have the dogs but admit to struggling with motivation as the weather is just so awful with little sign of respite on the horizon. Running has been much more erratic with as little as one a week on the treadmill and then not much as I seem to be stuck at week 6. Still I am grateful to be able to run at all and will just keep on keeping on hoping for more improvement, but grateful for what I can do 🙏

Sending you loads of positive energy and hope for improvement for you too 😁 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😁

[Instructor57 in reply to Over60sRunner]

Oh dear , similar issues with sinuses 😟They really are a pain !

Let's hope for better times ahead 🤞

[grumpyoldgirl]

Gosh there are a lot of us in this club nobody wants to be in! I'm finally getting out again after weeks of illness, and a course of antibiotics seemed to make the difference for me, so hopefully you're over the worst now.