Back to Running

[drl212]

It's been a difficult couple of weeks. This sinus infection really knocked me sideways. I COVID tested at the start and was negative, thankfully. But the fatigue was overwhelming.

A few days ago I did a 20-min NRC recovery run at a 2/10 effort and it felt good to get out again. Yesterday, I went with only a 2/10 effort planned - I would run until I had had enough. It ended up a 6K run and was terrific. I really love slow-paced runs where you aren't out to prove anything.

Glad to be back!! Now on to that 10K training after a few more recovery runs to gauge where my fitness level is.

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

it’s not always easy when you’ve been unwell. Sounds like you’ve got it covered, though. Slow paced running is great anyway ! 😊

[drl212 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks J2020! I really enjoyed it and thought it was a great accomplishment to maintain that slow pace throughout.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

I seem to be able to run at a slow pace for hours 🤣

But I appreciate that faster runners sometimes find it harder, so well done 😊

[SweatyHettie]

Great news! Amazing how far we can go when we take the pressure off. Enjoy your recovery runs

[drl212 60minGraduate]

Thanks, SH! I never intended to go that far, you're right!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

So good to know you are getting better and out there running, those slow recovery runs really are the best 😀

[drl212 60minGraduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

I'm loving them!!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Congratulations on getting back out again. It’s sounds like you had a great run today!

[drl212 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks!! It really was...

[linda9389 Graduate10]

I'm off for one of those shortly and REALLY looking forward to it 😀 Keep feeling better and better 🙂

[drl212 60minGraduate]

Thanks...and hope you have a good one, too!!