An auspicious start to 2022 😷

[Hoppy74]

After a lovely 13k & then a 10k on the 28th and 30th respectively … came down with a flu - felt better on the 2nd of Jan … so went for a quick 6k … (negative LFTs daily) slower pace as I was still feeling under the weather … then on Monday; the dreaded lack of taste and smell … Oh! No! Please no!

Unfortunately, yes, I have COVID (positive LFT & PCR) … been self isolating since Monday (with my son who also got it … ) and have another 5 days to go … symptoms are fine, just the funky taste and smell …

Hope I can get back to running soon … have been doing 20 minute core and strength in the meantime …

I keep seeing runners pass by my window and I am gripped with envy …

Please stay safe everyone …

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh poor you. Do rest up and take care of yourself.

[Hoppy74 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks Roxdog! Isolation ends hopefully tomorrow …

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Not the way we want to start a new year but I’m sure the fact you’re a runner will benefit your recovery.

The roads and your shoes will wait for you and then that first run back will feel magical 🤗

Hope you recover well and you’re back running soon.

[Hoppy74 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess … Isolation ends tomorrow - hoping for a run!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Hoppy74]

🤗

[Rennur Graduate10]

Good idea to do the exercises. I never do enough anyway, (perhaps a New Year Resolution is in order! ) but I did do a bit of stretching after the the first week of Covid and then a week of walking most days after isolation to make sure I was OK. Although it sounds as if you did not get the dreaded cough. Don't overdo it - you need to recover fully.

[Hoppy74 Graduate10 in reply to Rennur]

Thanks Rennur … advice taken - will helpfully end isolation tomorrow and back on track.

[buzzards Graduate10]

Oh no. I hope you recover soon. I'm sure that keeping up the strength work will be beneficial for your running when you're able to get back to it.

[Hoppy74 Graduate10 in reply to buzzards]

Thanks buzzards for your lovely thoughts.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Me too! Started to sniffle last Wednesday, tested positive on Thursday. Omicold symptoms gone by Monday but still testing positive. Started a 3 month home workout programme, so my muscles are complaining, but hopefully first run of 2022 will be on Sunday!

[Hoppy74 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Hope you feel better soon Sandie1961. My isolation should end by tomorrow - so back on track. Thanks for your lovely thoughts.