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First tentative trot in almost 10 weeks !

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Talk about mixed emotions!I certainly had them on this little outing .

It has been almost 10 weeks since my last run , which was a 5k for 'Tim's run' on 27th November.

I remember starting with a headache on that very evening.

Little did I know of what would lay ahead for the next 10 weeks !

Well, I say 10 weeks, it is not actually cleared up yet ! However it is back to a stage where I feel I have at least some control over it.

My last telephone appointment with the doctor was just before new year and they said they would refer me to the ENT department of the local hospital (Shrewsbury)

Well, that appointment came through and it is ........ 18th MAY !

Anyway, the headaches have been getting less, needing the occasional paracetamol, and also the occasional decongestant though I try to avoid those as much as possible as overuse can cause a rebound effect.

Over the last couple of months I have felt both my fitness and motivation slipping away but up to very recently have not felt fit enough to do anything about it apart from a few walks .

I have been watching the weather forecast and noticed the next few days were looking reasonable and I no longer work on a Friday .

So I have been psyching myself up for a little run .

Made sure I am fully hydrated the last few days , kit on and Dynamic stretches done and out around 09:50

I kept very local on a route that was just over 1k around where I live .

I managed the first 1k ok but was certainly feeling unfit and very clunky !

I could have turned for home then but decided to go around again with a little jeffing.

I don't mind admitting it, it was tough !

But it is a start !

Having now done that first one I shall aim to do a similar session next time .

I will also go back to include some strength and flex exercises from the James dunne 30 day challenge.

So yes, mixed emotions !

Happy to have got out again but frustrated with what I have lost .

BUT I am where I am and will move forward (gently) from here .

Oh, and a picture of Misty with attitude ๐Ÿคฃ

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MissUnderstanding profile image
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Oh this is such fantastic news! Congratulations on that first run back. I felt like a drunken octopus on mine. It got better and it absolutely will for you too. Now youโ€™re a runner who ran today instead of ten weeks ago. Thatโ€™s just super. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ช

Hope Misty gave you the appropriate congratulations on your return โค๏ธ

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you , I could have done with the extra 6 legs of an octopus ๐ŸคฃMisty just looked at me as if to say ..... Back already ?๐Ÿค”

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DocEmmett60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding

What a brilliant phrase: "Now you're a runner who ran today instead of ten weeks ago." That is so astute and heartening for any runner who reads it.

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Dendev75Graduate10

Great to read this post ๐Ÿ˜Š your appt date is a joke but Iโ€™m glad youโ€™re feeling a little better to get out for that trot! I still canโ€™t get back to my previous fitness in November either itโ€™s taking an age and Iโ€™m trying to be patient but now Iโ€™ve got pain in my calf and hamstring so no running again for a bit. ๐Ÿ™„

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Yes it's very frustrating!Unfortunately we don't just loose aerobic fitness, it's also resistance to injury... So I will get back to some strength training also

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DocEmmett60minGraduate

That's encouraging news Instructor57. Well done. I wish you all the best running whatever you can whenever you can, and enjoying as much of it as possible. Best of luck with ENT.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to DocEmmett

Thank you !And yes, whatever and whenever is likely to be the route for some time .

But, no rush ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

That is brilliant news! Well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ so glad you're feeling well enough to start getting out there again ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿค—

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever

Yes it's been a long time and I could certainly tell ๐Ÿ˜

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate

Great to hear this Ian! And that your symptoms seem to be improving. I remember a run where I honestly felt like a car with square wheels or at least a human with 2 left feet, but it goes away ๐Ÿ˜. And running in a straight line can be an issue too sometimes ๐Ÿคฃ. Iโ€™m sure this run perked you up no end. I think we all need to channel a bit of Misty and her attitude, she is such a character.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Frenc

Thanks Kate , Just seems to have been one thing after another tbh.

Infact don't really think I've been 100% now for around 14 months at least .

But, we are where we are and will chip away at it slowly ๐Ÿ™‚

And Misty has now decided she needs another nap ๐Ÿคฃ

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FrencGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Instructor57

Oh that cat, she is so cute โ˜บ๏ธ. Itโ€™s horrible when you donโ€™t feel yourself, it just affects everything. I really hope youโ€™re turning a corner.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Frenc

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿคž

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RoxdogGraduate10

Misty looks very regal! Well done! I'm sure it won't take long to build up slowly and it is such a beautiful day here, I hope that maybe the hope of some signs of spring will help you!Lots of us have been struggling it seems! I haven't run for a fortnight for various reasons, but we'll all be back!

Good luck and glad you're feeling a bit better.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog

Many thanks , and yes hopefully the weather on the change will help .I really do not get on with the winter months and dark nights .

It's surprising how much better we feel when we get a half decent day ๐Ÿ˜Š

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

What a lovely photo of Misty, that was a nice short run for you Ian, perhaps after 10 weeks off running you could do some of the earlier weeks of C25K, of course that depends on how you feel.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al, Haha yes misty is a real diva ๐Ÿคฃ

And yes, that is pretty much what I am doing with the running ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

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CmoiGraduate10

Well done Instructor57 , so great that you're back!

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi

Thanks Cmoi .I've started the journey at least ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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OldflossAdministrator

This is fabulous, fabulous news....a huge well done to you...because, just like MissUnderstanding I know exactly how that first run felt!!!You have had a rotten time and still you wait for some support .

But , this run is a positive start and you are on a gentle return .I am so glad.

Do keep up some strength and stamina work...it does pay dividends. Truly.

Well done my friend...and Misty needs to give you some tlc...xxx

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks Hil xYes, it's been a tough time and it was a tough run , although that's what I expected to be honest .

And yes it's a positive re start , and certainly feel mentally better .

And I will be re introducing some of the routines from the James dunne 30 day challenge to help me along the way !

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Birdlady64Graduate10

So wonderful to read this Ian! Fingers crossed you have truly turned the corner this time ๐ŸคžI'm sure the strength stuff will help.

Misty looks rather disdainful though!๐Ÿ˜‚ Maybe it's disgust at how long you have to wait for your ENT appointment!

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64

Thank you Diane!And yes, a ridiculous wait for ENT ๐Ÿ˜

Looking forward to hopefully improving weather and fitness ๐Ÿคž

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

And here you are! Back out running, just enjoy what you can , good Misty, keeping warm to greet you home

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you !It was tough but so glad I did it ๐Ÿ˜Š

Misty is now on my lap, settled down for the evening ๐Ÿ˜Š

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Instructor57

I'm so jealous now, the closest Parker gets to sitting on laps is he'll sleep between my feet and if I move he bites my toes and wakes me up, ๐Ÿคฃ

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Haha, Misty will only come on my lap when SHE wants , not when I do .She will also bite me if she is not in the mood to be stroked ๐Ÿ˜‚

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Instructor57

I wonder why we love cats so much? At least he's nearly 2 now, he's calmed down some,

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CBDBGraduate10

Welcome back! And welcome to a jeffing return! Very well done!

Hope jeffing will work as well for you as it did for me! Iโ€™m a new jeffing fan! So welcome to the jeffing club!

(In my head it always sounds like Iโ€™m saying something different ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ)

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to CBDB

Thank you ! It was tough .

For me it's just a sensible way back .... I'm in no rush ๐Ÿ˜Š

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doggytailGraduate10

Welcome back so pleased you're feeling a little better. As others have said now spring is on its way it lifts us up .Follow the advice you have given others and take it slowly. X

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to doggytail

Thank you !And yes the weather will help ... And I'm in no rush ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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sofaspud

A trot is a trot - tentative or not! (Iโ€™m a poet!)

Well done for getting out there after 10 weeks. Hope the head pain issues get sorted out and the running may just help with the congestion. I found that my congested head felt much better after a run in early January - was just sure to wear warm headgear.

Enjoy the comeback!

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud

Thank you !And yes a run does help with the congestion.. it will take time but there is no rush ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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RunBrianRunGraduate10

Love that picture ๐Ÿ˜‚ Hey youโ€™re an inspiration to anyone who is on the IC or laid low at this time. Youโ€™ve listened to your body, and your own advice I imagine, and have made your first steps back to recovery.

Go you! Good luck Instructor57 in your return to running. ๐Ÿ‘

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun

Many thanks, I appreciate your comments, it's been a frustrating time but at least back out again and although I aim to get back to where I was (and beyond) I'm in no rush ๐Ÿ˜ŠAnd yes, the expression on Misty's face in that picture describes her character completely ๐Ÿ˜

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Scruff5560minGraduate

great news that youโ€™ve made it back out there. As OF says slow and steady so welcome to the ๐ŸŒand ๐Ÿข. Take it easy and donโ€™t be too hard on yourself. Happy running ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Congratulations on getting back out. The hardest step is the one out of the door and you did it and went further than you planned. A good base from which to work back up. So many of us have been hit by endless colds/illness this winter. I havenโ€™t had a break from running, but my pace and fitness have plummeted so I finally saw my gp and have been prescribed a pre-run inhaler, which is already helping me breathe better and stop coughing. Onward and upward!

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LottieMWAmbassador

Brilliant news Ian ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Welcome to the snail brigade ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ

Liono profile image
Liono

Great news! Onwards and upwards! But I know how you feel - I managed a W1R1 again this week but think I'll be stuck repeating that one for a while yet.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Liono

Iโ€™ve been really hoping youโ€™d be back out soon. Fingers, toes and everything crossed for you โค๏ธ

Liono profile image
Liono in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you! I'm not very optimistic but not running hasn't really helped matters so I've adjusted my expectations and decided I'd rather be running a little than not at all!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Liono

That sounds like a really sensible approach-sending massive good wishes your way ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to Liono

Thank you !Much appreciated.

And we may both be doing a few repeats .

Good luck ๐Ÿคž

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Liono in reply to Instructor57

It just feels great to be out again, I'm not going to push it. Good luck to you too, I'm sure you'll get there ๐Ÿ˜Š

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grumpyoldgirl

It's so good to see you getting a run in, it really is hard to describe what a boost it gives after so long unable to do it. Jeffing is such a great way of rebuilding lung capacity, it's enabled me to keep a toe in the water as it were, over the last year. (May, though..๐Ÿ˜’ here's hoping you'll continue to improve in the meantime ๐Ÿคž)

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damienairAdministrator

Great to hear your getting back to running. I hope you continue to get better. I'm slowly getting back to some level of fitness and bit by bit I know you will bounce back and get to where you want to be. Well done on your first return run.

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Instructor57Graduate10 in reply to damienair

Many thanks, it's been a difficult time tbh.But yes, fully intend to bounce back (slowly)

Glad to hear your getting there ๐Ÿ‘

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