Well I book my first race.... And...

[SueAppleRun]

Get an eye infection in both eyes that feels like 'flu so Im calling them rest days and hoping I'll be better and running soon.

Meanwhile I'm reading, in between quite a good detective series I found for my kindle, I saw a book with Runner in the title so downloaded it and laughed and recognised myself in parts of it .

For anyone wanting a light-hearted read its called; The Runner Nextdoor: The birth of a singular endurance athlete.

As the guy bites his tongue and doesn't spout all the good advice he can give his neighbour who is new to running I chuckle remembering those first runs with my neighbour, wanting to give all the good advice but not wanting to nag and bore her. 🤣🤣🤣, And all his eagerness to impart his knowledge rings a bell too 😁

Run happy or rest well, I shall be soon back out running Im sure.

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Hope you feel better soon!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gthants]

Thanks, so do I, the worst is having no energy and everything tasting awful so I guess my temperature is still raised a bit

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Sorry you’re not well, Sue. Hope you’re back out there running again soon 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools, me too

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that. Rest well and enjoy your book.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thanks Doris at least I'm getting a lot of reading in

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏Would love to pop in with some hot chicken soup & a hug 🤗 Glad you can rest up & the book sounds delightful!💐 🍜 🥖

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks, I'm sure it wont last long 😀 the book is funny in parts, at least I no longer have to go to work.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Feel better soon..one or two forum friend's going down with similar things right now x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss, it kind of crept up on me, Friday my eyes were streaming, I blamed the sunscreen, then Friday night I really didnt feel great but wasn't sure why, Saturday, volunteering at Parkrun wiped me out for the day and Saturday night I was really unwell, eyes bloodshot and sticky but pain pills and antibiotic drops help so hopefully energy will return soon

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Hope so.... just take care xxx

[ToothPickJafah]

Hope you feel better soon Sue and back out running again 🖤

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ToothPickJafah]

Thanks, me too,

[Week7 Graduate10]

Hope you feel better soon. Make the most of the excuse for a good read! A little rest from running will hopefully give you an extre spring in uour step when you next step out.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Thanks, thats what Im hoping, eyes are less bloodshot today 😀

[Week7 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sounds promising.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’re under the weather Sue, hope you feel better soon and in the meantime carry on reading without guilt!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you, Im sure I'll be out again soon

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sooty to hear you are not well SueAppleRun - take it nice and easy for a few days and enjoy those books.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5 I think the worst is over and Ive spent the time reading and planning for 10th 😁

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

ooh what race have you entered?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

New Forest 10k

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha. Well done you! That will be quite a drive from Lancing. We will look out for you. UpTheStanley will have to get his hat out again!

Stanley in his hat!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

I toyed with the idea of booking a hotel a bit closer, but its actually not that far and I enjoy driving so haven't decided.

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Get well soon! Sometimes having a break means we come back stronger, good luck with the 10k😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thanks, i hope so

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

Oh no! Hope your eyes are much better today 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mudita11]

Getting there thanks, its the rest of me that still feels a bit washed out but nothing lasts forever x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

I had something similar last year. It was horrible, so hope you feel better soon. I think you may find a few VRBs at New Forest 10k?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie, are you going to ve there?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sadly not! We only get back from nearly 2 months in France on 5th, so need to stay put for a couple of weeks to catch up on everything

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Feel better soon lovely lady. Take good care of yourself xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda, xxx

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Hope your eyes are better soon, take care 😘

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runninggirl59]

Thanks, eyes feel better rest if me still feels a bit like flu

[JeremiahObadiah]

Best wishes to you for a speedy return to full health. X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

Thanks 😀 I'm getting there x

[Bruch1]

Hope you feel better soon. The book sounds good. I'll look out for it. You'll feel all the better for a rest.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Bruch1]

Thanks, I was hopeful if a eun today but not happening, I'm sure the rest will do me good. The book was a light-hearted quick read

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

I do hope this has started clearing up for you Sue. At least you have found something to keep you occupied while you heal. Hopefully you’ll be back to running very soon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian, me too, its going on a bit, but I think the worst is over. I've done a lot of reading and knitted a hat and mittens set for the Christmas shoe box appeal so even though no energy Im busy 🤣

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Get well soon Sue🥰🥰❤️x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Folkylass]

Thanks x

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

aww bless you, obviously not meant to be this time. Hope you are feeling much better soon.😚.

I may download that book too, sounds a bit like me when I first got into running and now have to keep myself in check before I give advice to 'newbies' who may not want my advice!🤭

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It developed into quite a good story, and maybe a bit like Hays and I, who now goes off ahead, Im getting better and aiming to run soon.

[Cassie_7]

I hope you feel much better soon! X

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cassie_7]

Thanks, Im getting there x

[Runnin-g Graduate10]

Get well soon 🤞🏼

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runnin-g]

Thanks