Tight chest

[Cliff_H]

I had horrible flu before and during Xmas and that led into a chest infection that I finished antibiotics for a week ago. I’ve been running moderately but have noticed a tightness and shortness of breath for a few days after a run.

I did 10K yesterday which felt soooo hard despite being a moderate pace and using walk intervals for the second 2k... and again today have a really tight chest and short of breath... is it time to get back to the docs or just ease off?

I’ve got “Run the River” 10K in a few weeks and the BM10k so really could do without ending up on the ic ☹️

[HeleneCorsa Graduate10]

Sorry you have been so unwell. Obviously I'm no expert but it would sound premature to be running 10k if your chest still doesn't feel right. If I were you I'd either stop or greatly reduce your running until you've seen the doctor again - maybe stick to brisk walking or slow, fairly short runs while you rehabilitate and stop if you are not feeling great, and take extra care in cold air.

I don't think there is any harm in a follow-up to check that all is ok, as chest infections can take a while to recover from fully. Hope you feel better soon.

[davelinks Graduate10]

No! No running! Until chests cleared or you really risk putting yourself in danger of pnuemonia and a strain on ticker! If it doesn't start clearing soon see the doc..

[Cliff_H Graduate10]

You’re confirming my thoughts, looks like I need to listen to you guys (and my better half) and take another break and get back to the docs.... you’re all far too sensible 😂

I’ll stick to walks on the ‘mill for now.

[Millsie-J]

Go back to the GP asap, sounds like the infection hasnt yet cleared,

No running, rest up and look after yourself. Do this now and you may make that event 🤞🏼