A Slow and Chilly -1 3k run 🥶

[Instructor57]

My run on Wednesday was my first since November 25th due to Chronic sinusitis so decided to keep it to a 3k.

Decided to do the same today as I want to get back into it slowly and safely.

It was certainly cold !

It was -1 when I went out and the roads and pavements were very slippery so had decided to wear my trail shoes for that extra grip !

Even still I had be be very careful and concious of my foot placement.

I wore running tights , and two layers on top then also a very thin and light jacket, gloves and a snood , I was still cold on my warm up but once I started jogging I soon reached a comfortable temperature .

It actually felt tougher today and I can certainly tell my fitness has suffered since November, but this is not a race !

Again not interested in pace or even distance for that matter .

This is purely about regaining fitness in however long it takes .

So 3k done , back home for stretches and porridge and a mug of tea !

Then I think a hot bath 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah brilliant Ian, it really is so good to see you out there again. The buff looks like a wise thing to wear especially if your sinuses have been painful. I saw some in Mountain Warehouse yesterday, but have yet to succumb! Well done 🤩.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Kate !Yes it certainly warms the air up a bit as your breathing. 😁

[Hidden in reply to Frenc]

Buffs are fab- you can use as a sweat band or make it into a hat as well as keeping your face or hands warm- I have several!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I’ll take another look 😊.

[GTFC Graduate10]

You make this post. I love it. Two runs now in three days. Steady but determined, hopeful and progressive. Awesome run my friend. Keep daring and it'll come in time. 👏👏👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Thanks Dean !This could take a while but there is no rush 🙂👍

[Hidden]

Lovely run. Glad to see you are feeling better

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks !Getting there slowly 😁👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

So happy that you are recovering from that Chronic sinusitis and had a nice gentle 3K run this morning, when I don't go to a parkrun on a Saturday morning I usually run a short 3K as I did last Saturday around the park near to where I live, this morning I ran my first parkrun of 2022, still waiting for the result, I will post it on Damienair's parkrun forum as soon as I get it.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al.So far so good, I just need to be patient and take my time getting back into it .

I have yet to do my first parkrun 😁

My (older) brother has been doing them everyweek for years (Woodbank, Offerton Stockport)

I will read your post when it's there !

Well done !

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Ian, just this second got my result, it was my 33rd parkrunTime:-32:10

Age grading :-58.91%

So I'll now post it on Damienair's parkrun forum, enjoy the rest of the day 😊 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Well done Al 👍

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Glad to see you're able to get out again. I always have porridge after a morning run too!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Many thanks !Yes, love my porridge 😁😋

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Yay well done! It's great to read your run reports again ☺️ as you say, pace and distance are irrelevant, just get used to being out there regularly and regaining fitness - a lot of us can relate to that at the moment! 👍 I need to get a buff / snood, it is very cold out there🥶 ❄️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you ! And yes it certainly was cold .

The snood helps to warm the air up especially after my Sinus problems !

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Buff’s are great, We started wearing them at the beginning of first lock down and if we saw anyone we quickly covered our noses, but on a longer run when I’ve got hot I’ve been known to have bare shoulders and arms but still got my buff on. The great thing about you returning after that sinusitis is slow steady and not too far and you should be back on top form ready for spring and milder weather and longer runs with the land bursting in to life around you. I’m well aware there’s too many ands in that sentence but I got carried away, good to read your post

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Many thanks !And yes the buff/snood is great !

Especially after sinus problems I don't want to be taking in freezing cold air !

And your right about the timing, I had also thought it would get me back on track for spring and summer 🤞

[GailXrunning]

Oh, yes, you definitely look ready for the chilly conditions! Buffs are just so brilliantly adaptable as one warms up and, if needed, even carry-able as a wristband. Great to see you on your return journey after the setbacks. You’re doing exactly the right thing: rebuilding your running routine with patience and without making any over-reaching demands on your body. Just getting out and reminding yourself how much joy it brings: that’s perfectly pitched.🙌

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Many thanks !I do feel I've lost fitness but it will return , especially if I take my time 🤞

[Jogger22 Graduate10]

Hello Ian, hope you're well. Sorry to hear that your chronic sinusitis has kept you away since November. I hope you are much better now. Slow and steady sounds very sensible so you don't burnout/ injure yourself and yes be extra careful on those slippery surfaces - I've been wearing my trail shoes all winter and am thankful for the extra grip. I got a very good quality buff recently from Ben Parkes and can highly recommend it!🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jogger22]

Thank you, I'm certainly getting better !

The buff is great as the last thing I needed at the moment is breathing in freezing air 🥶

[Hidden]

Well done and some runs do feel harder than others. I still don't understand how that can be, even when everything seems to be ok. Luckily there are also the easy runs to look forward to.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Evy, I think in this case it's just down to my time out !But as you say, even when running regularly it happens, 🤔