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 ☹️
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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.
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..
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 😂
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