Haven't run for nearly 2 weeks đȘ, basically had a virus and my get up and go has got up and gone đ. 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
Iâve also had a horrible cold. Iâve run bits and pieces here and there but I would probably have been better just recovering. Itâs gone on for a fortnight. Sending sympathies to you!
My standard comeback run is to load up the âComeback Runâ on Nike Run Club! Thatâs fifteen minutes. I give myself permission to walk or stop early if I need to. Once youâve done that, youâll 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 youâve been for a run, the next one will be much easier. Itâs often the mental hurdle thatâs the biggest issue when youâve had an enforced break. Good luck!
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
That comeback run is great because itâs not specific to illness, busyness, holidays, whatever. Itâs 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 Iâll run if I feel like it. I usually do!
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
That happens to all of us sometimes. Youâll be back!
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
Is it feasible to stick your trainers on and go right now?
I could but it's bouncing down
I can almost guarantee youâll come back feeling like an absolute hero for having done your first run in a while in the pouring rain!
Seriously though, Iâd try and get it done sooner rather than later. It only becomes a bigger thing the longer you put it off. Itâs a bit like going to the dentist. Itâs not fun before you go but the relief when itâs over is wonderful.
Totally agree something I will do
I did it thank you for the persuasion x
Always happy to provide a kick up the backside when itâs needed!
Miss Understanding
Go you!!!! Our MissUnderstanding can keep so many if on track can't she... 
Hooray!!! Go you-now youâre a runner who ran yesterday instead of a couple of weeks ago which makes such a difference⊠congratulations! đ
sorry to hear youâve been unwell  Tessie66 . These viruses can really knock you back, but your body will know when itâs ready to run again, so donât worry.
ah ha. I should have read the whole chat! Youâve done it . Well done.
Thank you hoping to get a 10k in tonight after work and start to build again
I might look homeless when I run...but at least I'm toasty warm âïž
Virtual parkrun- (not) parkrun 
Itâs been a while post the non Covid virus
Perhaps Iâm just not supposed to be a runner!
