Thank you for the kind comments. 🥰

[cheekychipmunks]

Following my reply to Damien’s (Not) PR post this morning saying I wasn’t running as I’d tested positive for Covid-19, I was taken aback by the lovely kind replies. What a forum! 💙

I honestly feel fine in myself, although not being able to taste or smell anything is certainly an odd sensation. I’ve tried Marmite, pickled onions, bacon .... not a dicky bird. We had Indian delivered this evening. Nope. I ate a packet of Revels. What a waste, I had to play guess the texture!

My app says I’ll be good to go on Friday morning, so all being well I’ll be out for a run. Can’t wait. 🏃‍♀️🤞

Thanks again guys, you’re all wonderful pals! 🥰

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this cheeky. Hopefully you will back to full health soon🤗 ( it took weeks for my sense of smell to return 👃)

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Weeks Jell? 😱 Ohhhh! But thanks, I’ll be out the moment I get the all clear. 🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Oh crikey Cheeky! I missed that. I have to say I'd consider not being able to taste marmite a bonus (even a silver lining!). I hope you feel fighting fit again very soon. That sounds relatively quick to be able to come out of isolation - short of a full two weeks anyway - but I daresay it will pass very slowly. Hope you have lots to keep you amused and that someone is stepping up to make sure Flossie doesn't miss out.

Feel better very, very soon 😘

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. The guidance says 10 days from the onset of symptoms or the date of the test. I’m using Tuesday, as that’s when I noticed the lack of taste, although I was a bit coldy last Sunday. Plenty of Flossie walkers luckily, although as they’re all isolating too it’ll only be in the field behind our house - and I’ll do some laps of the garden (woo!) 😅

[Runsome Graduate10]

Oh CC I’m sorry the hear this, hopefully you will get the all clear soon. I bet you faithful trail partner it wondering why there’s no doggie trails out at the moment. Get well soon and I look forward to your posts. 😊👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Runsome]

Thanks Runsome! Yes I got some large sad doggie eyes aimed at me yesterday. 🥺🐾 so I despatched a couple of the kids out into the field with her. All I can do is throw a ball in the garden! 🎾

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Hope you continue to feel fine and that you get your sense of taste and smell back soon.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie. I sincerely hope it comes back soon too. It’s the weirdest sensation and makes eating less than enjoyable! 😖

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Thinking of you Cheeky, and wishing you well.

🙏xxx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBR. I’ll be seeking out another comfy Adriene session this morning. 🥰

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

I'm so sorry to hear this cheeky! Take care and you'll be back at it in no time.

My kiddo and I go for testing tomorrow since he was sent home on Thursday from school due to a slightly scratchy throat, slight cough and tight chest. It has all passed now thankfully but the test is in the works so off we go tomorrow and a few more days off school for him.

Not being able to taste would be so horrible. I hope it returns soon!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Eek, fingers crossed you’re both in the clear Sask. 🤞 I felt a bit coldy last weekend, but I’d got soaked to the skin on a couple of runs and put it down to that. It’s when I realised I couldn’t taste our delicious Thai takeaway on Tuesday that I knew something wasn’t right. 🙁 It makes eating so dull!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I had a really tight chest last night when I tried to sleep but it might be psychosomatic 🙄. I had ran a few hours earlier and other than not having as much pep in my step, I didn’t notice much. I guess we’ll find out in a few days. My coffee still tastes very lovely this morning so that part is good 😅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Keeping everything crossed for you Sask. It’s so easy to imagine symptoms, but I did have a gut feeling I was positive when waiting for my test result because of the surreal lack of all taste. I’ve never experienced anything like it before. 😘

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

😘😘🌹🌷🌻🌼💐🌺 from UpTheStanley and me.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Aww thanks lovelies. 🥰 Shame I can’t smell those lovely flowers! 🙄

[Time_Lord]

Sorry to hear that, hope you'll be better soon x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Time_Lord]

Thanks T_L. Fortunately I don’t feel unwell, no worse than a low grade cold, but I can’t wait to taste food again. 🙄

[SmilingTortoise1]

Sorry to hear you've tested positive. Sending you lots of best wishes for a speedy recovery 💐💐

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SmilingTortoise1]

Thanks so much ST. With any luck I’ll be back running next weekend, albeit slowly. 🤞

[SmilingTortoise1 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hopefully 😍🤞

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SmilingTortoise1]

🥰

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Be well soon and before long you will be out there running again

Take care

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks W&S, it’s the longest time off running I’ve had since starting C25K, and I must say I’m not enjoying the break .... 😕

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

No, an enforced break is miserable

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Hello cheekychipmunks, Get well soon you super runner you! How very odd it must be to that wide range of foods and taste nothing. Do you have any idea where you may have caught the virus?

Here are some get well soon flowers for you 🌹🌸🌺🌼🌻🌷💐. As you don't feel particularly ill perhaps I should say something about being able to taste and smell soon. So get smelling smelling and tasting soon! That sounds rather odd! Here's to your next run soon. 🏃‍♀️🐕😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks Over61! 🤣 I know what you’re saying! No I don’t feel unwell at all, just a bit like when you’re getting over a cold. But oh the taste thing is horrible! Try as I might there’s nothing. 😩

As for where I picked it up, I’ve only been to 2 supermarkets and out for a couple of socially distant meals over the last 10 days, and I’ve been sooooo careful. Probably the supermarket would be my guess 🤷‍♀️

Thanks for the flowers though, I imagine they smell gorgeous. 🥰🥰

[Hidden]

🌸🌻🌹🌷🌼💐🌺 🤗

As I said earlier, this is the perfect time for guilt free self indulgence Cheeky. Get well soon xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It is isn’t it D-d? Our daughter is cooking for us all today, my husband is rejigging his “gym”, my son will walk the 🐕, my other daughter, partner and our grandson are keeping their distance, understandably, and I have no plans except for yoga, a hot bath and experimenting with different tasteless foods!

But I’d rather be running! 😅

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Hi CC. Wishing you a very swift recovery. Take care and remember that we are all sending you love and positivity.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen, you guys are the absolute best. 🥰

[Coddfish Graduate10]

If you have to have a period of self quarantine, lockdown is a good time - you are not missing out on any group of 6 run gatherings. Take care, get well soon.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

You’re right Coddfish, the timing couldn’t have been better really. It was also long enough since my VV10K meetup that I couldn’t have brought it to Southsea. That would have been awful ..... 😕

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

And glad that you couldn’t have picked it up here either.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

True Dexy. My guess is the supermarket ...... 🙄

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this, Cheeky. I imagine it's very frustrating being cooped up and listing your senses of taste & smell 😔. Hope you can ride out the rest of your time with some gently yoga and relaxation so that you're ready for that first invigorating run on Friday. 🤞🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinky, it is dull I must say. I can’t wait for the first tiny taste to return! Yes, yoga will help in the meantime and I’m counting the days before my first run ...... 🥰🏃‍♀️

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh dear, I should've written 'losing' your senses... But maybe you are making a mental 'listing' of all the yummy things you like eating, which you can indulge in once this is past! 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

I’m easy to please at the moment Slinky, and even the taste of a cup of tea would be like nectar now!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Oh Cheeky, I’ve been AWOL due to work, but sending you massive hugs!! So glad you’re feeling ok, albeit deprived of any taste. If there’s anything you should eat, but don’t...get in quick!! We want you back out on the run very soon!! 💕💕 ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fab, you’ll be miles ahead of me in LEJOG4 now! I’m stuck around Stoke on Trent! 😅 Yes I could even eat liver and tripe now (but believe me, I won’t be!) 🤣

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂😂...🤗...I wouldn’t bank on me being miles ahead 😉. My goodness, it’s been hard to find the end of a working day before the next begins, in my new job! 🪑 👩🏼‍💻 ... 🌒...🚿...🛌 !

I could just about do liver, but tripe?...I think I’d be able to smell it just from memory 🤢...! I agree...leave it alone!!😂!! Take care Cheeky!❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

😘

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Missed your original post cheekychipmunks so stopping in now to wish you well. The taste thing sounds a real downer, even without other symptoms. Look after yourself, and I hope you recover fully and can run again soon

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi, I’d just replied on Damien’s yesterday and was overwhelmed with the lovely responses and figured I should acknowledge how kind people are on here. 🥰

Hopefully out of self isolation at the end of the week. 🤞

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Oh blimey Munks 😭 so it wasn’t a cold after all? That must be weird about the loss of taste and smell. Just think you could eat the hottest curry and not have any effects 🥵

Take care and just look forward to that run back 🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

No, not a “getting soaked to the skin” cold at all IP! I’d still think it was if it wasn’t for the taste/smell thing. It’s soooooo surreal. Everything tastes like the taste of water - except I can sense salt and sweet, no flavour. How dull is that for someone who loves their food? 😩

I tried curry last night. Nothing! 🙄

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That would be seriously strange...

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Believe me ..... it was! 😖

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Sorry to hear this but relieved that the symptoms aren’t too bad for you. Go steady starting back running as the lungs may have taken a hit you can’t yet feel. Hope you get a speedy recovery x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Thanks Sparkey, yes when I get back to running I’ll take it super steady. I’m no superhero and have no desire to go fast even when fully fit! I’m hopeful that my fitness is helping me in return. 🥰

[Rowers Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon! xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Rowers]

Thanks Rowers! 😀

[grumpyoldgirl]

Sending best wishes, cheeky 💕🌼

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks grumpy. I’ll be back before long and I can’t wait. 🥰

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Glad to hear you’re ok. I’ve very little taste these days but it’s an age thing. 😔

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks Sybil! My husband has had the same one joke aimed at him when people have asked how I am, and he says I have no taste - “We knew that, she married you”! 🤣

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤣

[58soon Graduate10]

Good luck when you get back out there. What an experience but glad you’re feeling ok

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Thanks 58soon, yes it wasn’t an experience I was expecting as I’d been so vigilant with my mask, hand sanitizing etc. I’m thankful it appears to be very mild (touch wood). 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I missed this on damien’s post cheeky but Dexy mentioned it to me; so sorry to hear about it but I hope you’re back to fighting fitness soon!💐💐 and virtual 🤗 to you!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

No worries OGR, but thanks for your good wishes. Can’t wait to get back to normal, and that goes for the whole country! 😘

[Hidden]

Sending love and hugs from the East Coast!! A little rest week will do you some good too. Do what you can to stretch and strengthen. You'll be ready after a recharge to get out there again 🙂🙂🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much GTFC, yes it’s not often I do so little! I’m keeping going with a bit of restorative yoga and trying to imagine the taste of my food! Hope to get back out there slowly next weekend. 🤞🏃‍♀️😀

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Only just caught up with this. Take care Cheeky & mend well. Xxx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks so much Elfe. I’m counting the days, literally. 😘

[Kevin41 Graduate10]

Looking forward to seeing a run report and all being well. Fingers crossed the loss of taste and smell is the worst of it for you and that it doesn’t last long

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Kevin41]

Thanks Kevin. It’ll be a slow and gentle run when it happens but I really can’t wait. As for the taste and smell, that can come back whenever it likes .... soon please! 🙏🏻

[Run46 Graduate10]

Yikes sorry to hear this Cheeky...but so pleased it sounds like you're coming through it relatively unscathed. Thank the lord and I truly hope that continues.

Have fun with the weirdness of a lack of taste and smell...have you tried sucking on a lemon, or a shot of vinegar 😳😆

In the mean time, there's always running up and down the stairs or around the garden...desperate times and all that! Xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thanks Run46! I’ve tried so many tasty foods just to get the tiniest taste sensation, but nothing works. I can sense sweet and salt, but that’s all. Oh well. I guess it’ll come back one day. 🤞😀

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

I’m pleased to hear you are okay with it. Take care of yourself.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

Thanks HN, it’s just very dull with the taste thing. I’m a real foodie and can’t wait to taste something (anything!) again. 😀

[HappyNoodle Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I had it but I had such a bad stomach with it I couldn’t even drink water without it coming straight out for 10 days. It took a while before my smell and taste came back. I craved oranges for some reason 😊 it will come back xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

Oh that must have been horrific. Poor you. 😕 Wow, I guess I’m getting off lightly if this is all I get. Tomorrow will be one week since my senses went.

[HappyNoodle Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It is horrible not to smell or taste, I wouldn’t do it down. Hopefully they will return shortly and you can enjoy your foodie favourites again 😍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to HappyNoodle]

It really is debilitating isn’t it? Something we take for granted every day suddenly gone.

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

O my goodness, I am sorry to hear that. It's good that you are feeling well in yourself and I hope your senses of smell and taste return quickly. Like you, I am a foodie!

I'm sure your legs will enjoy the rest and be ready for action in a few days! Take care xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thanks CSMN! My legs feel like they’d like to go for a run tomorrow but they’re not allowed. As for my meals, well they’re all tasting exactly the same - of nothing! 😩

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not long to wait. You have YWA to keep you going. X

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I do! I’ve stuck with gentle ones this week. 🧘‍♀️

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Adding my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to all the others. Hope you'll be out running, when you're properly recovered, soon 🏃‍♀️👍🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Littleoyellow]

Thanks Littleoyellow. I have 4 days of self isolation to go according to the NHS app - just keeping everything crossed that no one else in the household gets any symptoms - or we’d all be back to square one!

I feel fine and can’t wait to run when I’m allowed to. 😀

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Oh Cheeky, I've not been on here for absolutely moons ... some lovely familiar VRB's have raised their heads and I thought I'd come and hunt you out. Glad to see you're still here (well of course you are!) but sorry to see you're having to self isolate .... but on the plus side you're feeling ok so that's great. Take care of yourself 🦋💖

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Aww Flara how wonderful to hear from you! Hope you’re ok? 🥰

Yes I have a couple of days to go then (touch wood) I can get out again. It’ll be slow and gentle as I’ve done next to nothing for over a week. Can’t wait for my taste to return. Food is so meh at the moment! 😖

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

I totally missed this... I am so sorry I did... I hope you are feeling okay still and all set for that run!

Hopefully your taste and smell will be back too before long

Please take care and with luck this new vaccine could be a glimmer of hope for everyone

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ahh no worries OF, but thank you! 🥰 Still no taste or smell, but I’m able to leave the house on Friday morning (touch wood), so I’ll be out for a very gentle run. I’ve done nothing at all except yoga so it’ll be interesting to see how much fitness I’ve lost! 😳

And yes, the vaccine news is fabulous. 🤞🤞🙏🏻🙏🏻

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

So glad to hear that you didn’t suffer too badly cheeky and that you’ll be back out running again. 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian, I do feel very fortunate especially hearing about all the horror stories on the news about how this virus can affect people. I’m putting my mild (albeit very annoying) symptoms down to my baseline fitness - due to running! 🙏🏻

[Wimborne]

Hey Cheeky. Sorry I missed this but bonkers mad few weeks for me. I see you are all ok from your other post which is such good news. And I agree, what a waste of a packet of revels. Hope you feel bright and back to your usual fizzy lovely self.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Please don’t apologise Wimborne! I’m totally fine now and my taste and smell are 80% back to normal. I’m back running too, so all good! 😀

Hope you’re able to get a few quiet moments to yourself and can fit some runs in. 🥰