Looking for sympathy 😢

[RunBrianRun]

I’m just a few days out of surgery and feeling down as I’m unable to run for at least 2 weeks. The worst of it is I’m back in the UK and the weather is gorgeous and all I can think about is running outside in the fresh air. I’m determined to get outside today somehow and manage a walk. It’s really tough.

[Millsie-J]

It is tough, but sounds like it will be only a short time before you can start back. That’s a good position to be in.

Walking daily is great exercise and improves mood too. Aim for a little further each day. Then when you get to 3k or so, aim for a little faster each day.

Hope you are back to fitness soon.

I run because I can, and for those who cant🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you millsie . You are right about the walking. I am going to try later today. A short walk to the local shops. I hope I don’t lose too much of my fitness.

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that, but those 2 weeks will soon pass and you'll be able to get back out there. A gentle walk should help relieve the frustration I guess. Just don't overdo it too soon.

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks Mike, walking will help I’m sure. Just being outside in the fresh air is uplifting. Feeling better already.

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

In two weeks you won't lose much fitness, Brian. I recently had a small op and was unable to run or go to the gym for 6 weeks. I sneaked in a run on the 6th week and did find it really tough but came in at 1hr 30 for a 10k instead of my normal 1hr 15 - 1hr 20 ish on a hot and quite tough course, so I hadn't lost much fitness. As you say, getting out in the fresh air will help. Wishing you a swift recovery!