Still here!

[ktsok]

Day 5 of 14 of self-isolation here... my son is symptom-less, his father has come through the other side of COVID19 and is itching to get back to work to support his stressed out surgery staff. I have been feeling tired, and hot, with burning patches of skin and burning, irritated eyes. Very odd. Without testing who knows what’s what. My left knee also swelled up and I couldn’t walk normally for three days, let alone run. A bit worrying and disappointing given I have a lot more time on my hands at the moment... Not sure what caused it but lots of ice and rest seem to have helped.

So today I thought I’d do a gentle 3k and do my tiny bit for the virtual running cup thingy. I had heavy strapping on my knee. It wasn’t entirely pain free but did ease as I went on. My body is tired though, and the wind didn’t help. It really was like pushing against a wall at times. I struggled on, determined to log the 3k, speeding up a bit as the Garmin told me the battery was low... and told me again... and then died at 2.81k. Bugger it! I jogged home, plugged the Garmin in, waited 4 minutes then did a whizzy couple of minutes running to make sure I bagged the 3k. It did occur to me it was all pretty bonkers.

I uploaded the picture above with additional screenshots showing what time the two runs took place and they have kindly added the 3.2k to the UK tally.

Then went back to bed. 😴

PS. Did you hear about the chap who ran a marathon on his treadmill?!

[Hidden]

Wow, what a story. Bless you all. Real grit and courage to do what you did. The distance is secondary. What's important is that this type of run will really help you going forward. Hopefully you'll get stronger and in time be able to run more freely. Well done though. Hope you all keep well.

[ktsok in reply to Hidden]

Cheers GT x

[E27M14 Graduate10]

Glad you’re (sort of) ok. I was thinking about you this morning. I don’t think I’m going to manage the long run this week so don’t feel you need to catch up!! Concentrate on getting yourself well, hope your son is ok too.

Hope you feel much better quickly and are able to get back out there running, just build it back up slowly, don’t go too mad!

[ktsok in reply to E27M14]

No, the goals have been adjusted, don’t worry. Take care x

[Hidden]

Well done ktsok look after that knee

[ktsok in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lmc, yes, I need that knee!

[Hidden in reply to ktsok]

Very wise, I believe the replacements aren't as good as the originals, and you'd beep Everytime you went through customs 🤔

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’re under the weather ktsok but hope you’re feeling better soon. I had a chuckle at you nipping round to finish .2km to make sure of that 3k! The things we do to get to our target! Stay well!

[ktsok in reply to Oldgirlruns]

We are all bonkers 🤪

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Oh my, hope your family get through this. Well done getting out for your run. Take care and happy running 🤗

[ktsok in reply to Grannyhugs]

You took Granny x

[Aspire24 Graduate10]

Take care, it can take a while to build up after illness. 💙 to hubby, sending him best wishes

[ktsok in reply to Aspire24]

My ex, but always my son’s dad. Thank you 🙂

[PaulS83]

Look after yourself and your littl'un. Now's not the time for heroics or pushing limits, make sure you listen to your body.

Yes, this IS me trying to lecture you on the importance of being sensible. The irony isn't lost. I'll end where I started:

Look after yourself and your littl'un.

[ktsok in reply to PaulS83]

Thanks Paul. You too x

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Grit is your middle name. Glad you achieved your goal. 👏🏼 But take care. Hot & tired doesn’t sound good, let alone bad knee. 🤔 Fluids, blanket & sofa sound a good way to go. Your young man can bring you things and read to you for a couple of days! 😇

[ktsok in reply to Granspeed]

Yes, he has been charged with making me a cup of tea for Mother’s Day morning. It will be the second he has made. He did well with the first bar the fact he ripped the teabag open. Better than my

first attempt as a child when I forgot to boil the water!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to ktsok]

😄 We all remember the moments! Good for your lad - destined to be a useful chef some day (or bar tender, I guess.) 👏🏼

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Worrying times indeed. You did really well considering how you were feeling. Take care and stay well.

Someone ran a marathon on a treadmill???!!! No I haven’t heard about that 🙀 OMG! That’s nuts....

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Sorry you are not well ktsok, it's hard enough at the moment adjusting, factor in the knee, and you still got to 3 km,👍

Have a rest day today, and pamper yourself 😊

[Edlene Graduate10]

Well done for getting going even when you’re not 100% well. What’s the virtual running thingy?

[ktsok in reply to Edlene]

The Vitality Running World Cup - the name escaped me before!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

You just take care ktsok; you need all of your energy for your health and taking care of your tea maker at the moment. We are part of a team......so those of us who are not suffering at the moment will do our best whilst others recover; that is the essence of team work. Tea making lessons for junior seem to be a priority 🙂

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Glad to hear your husband came through ok. Hope you and son stay well/come through painlessly and have immunity. Well done on your run.

[Gran4z Graduate10]

Well done on the 3k, but sounds like you should take it easy, be kind to yourself and rest please.

[AliHC Graduate10]

Well done ktsok 😊

It's amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it!

Hope you and your family are coping well!

I did see the marathon on the balcony! Mind over matter at its best! 🤯

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Shouldn’t you be staying at home if you don’t feel well and have a temperature Kt? Your son could have passed the virus to you without having the symptoms himself.

[ktsok in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. I felt hot but no temperature. We are lucky enough to live on private land so can walk and run around fields not having contact with anyone, or touching gates, etc. Seem to be on the mend now 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to ktsok]

Glad to hear you are on the mend. Lucky you, being able to run on private land. Keep safe, keep running. 🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻