Virus at least not covid!!!

[Tessie66]

Haven't run for nearly 2 weeks 😪, basically had a virus and my get up and go has got up and gone 🙃. Went back to work Monday and actually feeling a lot better now but for some reason I just can't get out for a run I need to but don't know what to start with now?.

Hope everyone is OK and all your runs have been fantastic xx

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

I’ve also had a horrible cold. I’ve run bits and pieces here and there but I would probably have been better just recovering. It’s gone on for a fortnight. Sending sympathies to you!

My standard comeback run is to load up the “Comeback Run” on Nike Run Club! That’s fifteen minutes. I give myself permission to walk or stop early if I need to. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have some information about how you feel and that will help judge your next run. Are you training for an event or following a programme at the moment? You might want to go back in your plan a week or two and hold off any speed runs until you feel back up to speed!

Once you’ve been for a run, the next one will be much easier. It’s often the mental hurdle that’s the biggest issue when you’ve had an enforced break. Good luck!

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

It's definitely a mental thing I was enjoying my running before this,the nike app I had been following. I've not been to 6 a side football or parkrun lately but also my son in law has had it and I normally run with him

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

That comeback run is great because it’s not specific to illness, busyness, holidays, whatever. It’s just a run to coach you through getting back out there.

Another thing I sometimes do is go out for a walk wearing my run kit and decide I’ll run if I feel like it. I usually do!

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Hope you're on the mend now, I took my running clothes to work but the weather absolutely put me off that never used to bother me

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

That happens to all of us sometimes. You’ll be back!

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I basically need to give myself a kick up the arse and crack on I'm better my doctor gave me a clean bill of health and he said listen to your body regarding running

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

Is it feasible to stick your trainers on and go right now?

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I could but it's bouncing down

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

I can almost guarantee you’ll come back feeling like an absolute hero for having done your first run in a while in the pouring rain!

Seriously though, I’d try and get it done sooner rather than later. It only becomes a bigger thing the longer you put it off. It’s a bit like going to the dentist. It’s not fun before you go but the relief when it’s over is wonderful.

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Totally agree something I will do

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I did it thank you for the persuasion x

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

Always happy to provide a kick up the backside when it’s needed!

[Tessie66 Graduate10]

Miss Understanding

My first run after illness thank you x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Tessie66]

Go you!!!! Our MissUnderstanding can keep so many if on track can't she...

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

DEFINITELY helped and persuaded me

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

Hooray!!! Go you-now you’re a runner who ran yesterday instead of a couple of weeks ago which makes such a difference… congratulations! 🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

sorry to hear you’ve been unwell  Tessie66 . These viruses can really knock you back, but your body will know when it’s ready to run again, so don’t worry.

ah ha. I should have read the whole chat! You’ve done it . Well done.

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you hoping to get a 10k in tonight after work and start to build again

[Tessie66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Got the 10k done tonight but it was tough going I'm just putting that down to my fitness levels being low since illness 🤒