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Oh dear, struggling!!!

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10
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So frustratingly my asthma has flared up and I am back on a short sharp course of steroids and a new inhaler.

I went out this evening for a run with no intention of doing more than 5k but couldn't manage it and had to stop after just 2k.

I think I am just going to have to reign in my legendary impatience and build back up gradually

Will try a gentle 3k on Thursday and see how it goes. Then maybe add on 1k with each run.

Run happy, run safe.

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Sorry to hear of your struggles Chris! You've done so well to this point so don't let this blip get you down. Get your asthma under control and then you'll be pounding the pavement in no time again.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks so much, frustrating!!

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TedGGraduate10

We have our off days Chris, you’ll get through it and come back strong 🏃🏃

Take care 😊

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toTedG

Thanks so much Ted

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Chris... what next!

This is really testing your patience...but you will do this... I am repeating C25K and some days think .. just run...but.. I'm taking it steady :)

You stay well my friend x

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Floss, the frustrating thing is the GP can't find a reason for the flare up, I am just going to try and increase very steadily and if it turns into a longer run its a bonus.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toChrisAllen1

Just take care xx

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Bestcat

Sorry to hear of your struggles. A fellow asthma sufferer I know how a flare up can set you back.

Hope it's not too long before you are back on track.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toBestcat

Thanks so much

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Oh Chris, sorry to hear this, and hope the steroids get it under control quickly. Feel well soon. x

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

Thanks so much Sadie

Hope you feel better soon and are able to get out there and run run run!.......

Happy running and stay safe🏃‍♂️😀😀

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10

Sorry to hear about the asthma. Hope it gets back under control for you. Try not to stress about it affecting your running as i'm sure you will be back on it and at full chat before you know it. I'm currently having to be humble and listen to my body too as my calves are letting me down a bit as well as my noggin but I know it will pass :)

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply topinkaardvark

Thanks mate, it's frustrating, I'm going to just build it back up gradually unless the steriid tablets work a miracle, 3k tomorrow. 🤞

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Pm3eakGraduate10

Sorry to hear that Chris. I sympathise: I mentioned elsewhere that my asthma has flared over last few days too. I hope you get back to full tilt soon. Take care.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toPm3eak

I know, it's very annoying isn't it, I hope once we finally get some warmer weather that will help

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GoogleMeGraduate10 in reply toChrisAllen1

Wonder if the buff over the breathing holes strategy some folk find helpful might work for you?

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