Oh dear, struggling!!!

[ChrisAllen1]

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.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

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.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks so much, frustrating!!

[TedG Graduate10]

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

Take care 😊

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thanks so much Ted

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

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

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

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.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Just take care xx

[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.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bestcat]

Thanks so much

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

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

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks so much Sadie

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

Happy running and stay safe🏃‍♂️😀😀

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

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

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

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

[Pm3eak Graduate10]

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.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Pm3eak]

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

[GoogleMe Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

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