Back in running shoes

[IAmCharliemouse]

I did my first run for 4 weeks yesterday. I managed 3K and felt I could have done more, which I guess is a good time to stop.

I have been benched (couched?) with a mystery illness during the last month, that put me in A&E. I’m still on antibiotics and definitely ‘not quite right’ yet, a bit lower energy but gradually feeling better.

The run went really well. I took it easy, choosing a simple route that was pretty flat and familiar. I don’t run anything you could consider fast at the best of times.

I will try to fit in another run later this week, maybe going up to 4K - that will be back to almost normal. Short term goal is to break the 5K barrier, so I can fully run parkruns. Next after that is 7K around our local lake - that would be amazing.

[wyrdwolf Graduate10]

Hooray for having a good run! Hope you feel better soon! 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Glad you are gradually feeling better and back running 😊

[backintime Graduate10]

Yaay...well done ! It's great you're feeling good enough to run

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Good news, take things easy though …

[DebJogsOn]

Sounds like you have a plan 😊.

Be sure to listen to what your body tells you though.

7k round a lake sounds heavenly.

[IAmCharliemouse Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

I am very lucky to live near some amazing parks, that are both beautiful and great for running. My nearest has a few lakes, the biggest of which is about 7K to get around.

I have always considered it a big lake, and in a previous life (last year) I would have barely walked along one side of it.

To be considering running around it one day soon literally boggles my mind.

[Meepmum Graduate10]

Good to hear from you again Charlie, that's some illness to wipe you out like that. Sounds like you have a recovery plan to work on, good luck and look after yourself 🍀🙂🙋‍♀️

[Run46 Graduate10]

So glad you're feeling well enough to get back out there after such a rough month...and were sensible enough to not overdo it👍. Take it easy and happy running 😊