Back to the drawing board

[limberlou]

I have been struggling a lot this year and most of last year getting back to fitness after my horrible virus ( possibly THE virus ) oct 2019/ end of jan 2020. Last March I re-did C25k and got to where I could run for 30 minutes comfortably again, then I worked my way up to 10k again gently and just pottered about between the two for the rest of the year.

Then this winter I had lots of chest issues and hip issues and averaged 5k a week through Dec and Jan, and then only ran once in Feb. So I started out to see how I would be running again on March 1st and was pleasantly surprised to run for 30 mins again with a couple of 1 min walks. But since then it’s got harder and harder !!!

This morning I ran walked for 30 mins but I really think there was more walk than run going on. I did alternate minutes for the first 10, then managed 5 straight, and a bit later another 4 but then it was just 1 minute runs.

It’s not my breathing particularly and I make sure to have a good blast on my inhaler before I go out but I feel like my legs just won’t keep going and as though I’m going to keel over if I do. I know I have sneaked a bit of weight on over the last year but it shouldn’t make that much difference. I’m making sure I’m well hydrated and sleeping well most nights. It’s really beginning to get to me.

So I am going to go back to C25k again and take it slow. I also have a dr appt ( phone) on Friday so I am going to discuss it with her. Last time I had my BP check they did an angiogram and said there were some anomalies so maybe it’s time to chase that up

Sorry for the rant but it is so frustrating!!!

[GigglyBFC Graduate10]

I hope the doc can help you 🤞 Good luck!

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to GigglyBFC]

Thank you - I have been fit and well all my life and then as soon as I retire and looking forward to enjoying myself, I’m falling apart 🤣🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Don't apologise limberlou. You've had a bit of a rubbish time of it with one thing or another. I hope things get a lot better for you and good luck with c25k x😊😊

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks @Buddy34

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Oh dear , this must be so frustrating for you limberlou! I’ve been stuck to the IC myself for weeks and like you I feel I’m going nowhere! But I hope the appointment with the doctor comes up with some sort of answer for you and that you can get back out there soon!

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks. Yeah I’ve had my time on the IC and the days drag and I’m sure they do especially at the moment

Hope you are back to fitness soon too

[Roxdog Graduate10]

This does sound so frustrating. Sorry to hear you've been struggling. Take care of yourself. 🤗

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks - you too

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this. I hope your health improves soon.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that you have been having a difficult time. Very frustrating for you 😕. I hope you get some answers soon.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thanks - me too 🤞

[Ritmo]

We went to China on holiday at the end of 2019 and I was ill for months after we got back. I think it was Covid...we just didn't know it at the time.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Ritmo]

Yes they are now saying it was around earlier than we realised. I couldn’t walk across the room without getting out of breath. Worst I’ve ever felt but it’s 18 months now!!! 🥴

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Oh boo. So discouraging. That feeling that your legs are in charge and just WONT go any faster is so discouraging. Hang in there. Fingers crossed for you. 💕

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I never felt like this even when I first started running . 😭😭

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Hope the doc can help. It’s gruesome to cope with while it’s going on. 🥲💕

[61Lady Graduate10]

So sorry - Sounds like you’ve had an awful time lately.Hope you are on the mend very soon and you get some help tomorrow from the Drs.

All the best 🤞

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady]

Thanks - me too

[roseabi]

Sorry to see this Lou, hope you get some answers - and enjoy C25K! xxx

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Abi

[Lifluf Graduate10]

I hope you manage to sort it out limberlou. Sounds like you're doing all the right things. It's so frustrating when you lose fitness but it might just need a bit of work to get back to where you were. 🤞

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Lifluf]

I’m hoping that’s all it is and not some underlying thing

[Lifluf Graduate10 in reply to limberlou]

Definitely the right thing to get it checked out though. Even if it is dome problem it should still be sortable.

[Scruff55 60minGraduate]

Sorry to hear about you health issues ll. hope the dr can give you some answers or at least investigate 🤞you’ll be back to full strength soon. Take care 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Scruff55]

Thanks- I hope so too.

[Decker]

Oh I’m sorry Lou. I hope you are able to get this all resolved soon. It’s got to be so frustrating.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Yup indeed. Ive done everything I can to try to keep my fitness up,

[Neverhare]

Sorry to hear this. It is very frustrating when your good level of fitness drops. I was ill during Xmas 2019 which led on to a 3 week dry cough and extreme fatigue that took me a few weeks to recover from. On hindsight it may well have been The Virus.

I started C25k in April and by December I was able to run a 5k easily in around 36 minutes. However, on Saturday I had The Jab and have been feeling a bit ill since, with extreme tiredness. An experimental jog on Tuesday left me totally exhausted.

Like you, I would just like to get back to normal as soon as possible

[limberlou Graduate10]

Yeah I had my 1st jab on Feb 20th and had a headache for 24 hours and couldn’t sleep but was fine after that. 2nd one booked for May 10th.

I’m been recovering from that virus for 18 months now 🙄.

[Dups Graduate10]

Don’t apologise limberlou, we all entitled to rant sometimes. You sound so frustrated but hang in there, spring and sunshine ☀️will come and that will certainly perk you up. It’s hard to stay motivated in the cold and wet weather.

Good luck with your C25K and fingers crossed 🤞🏻when you see your GP.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Thanks for kind words 🤞

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You rant as much as you like limberlou. It hasn’t been a good year for you. Going back to C25k is a great idea, and of course you know it works. Conversation pace with snails please 🐌. Good luck with doctors appointment.

[limberlou Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Looking forward to renewing my chats with snails 🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that things are not to plan. I'm sure that visit to the doctor will be reassuring - or else get things in motion to get sorted. Either way it will be a positive step. Sounds like you have a lot to put up with though - so take care of yourself