When can I start running again.....?

[richardvc]

I haven't run since last Tuesday - I have been on antibiotics due to having a urine infection which at times, is pretty painful.

I am still not feeling 100% but wanted to know when I can have a run AND what distance / time I should run when I make it back.

I cannot tell you how much I have missed it and it's the first break I've had since I started at the end of July.

I am on day 6 of 7 for the antibiotics and know that things still aren't right - Any help / guidance would be really useful.

Richard

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Why don't you ask your doctor Richard? But reading your post I think you've already answered your own question. If you're not feeling 100% and still in pain then don't run. Another few days will not make any significant difference to your fitness. When you do go out then aim for a nice slow 20 minute run and see how you feel. This was always my benchmark when I came back after an absence.

[Rignold]

When you feel well again and as far as you feel comfortable with.

[ajwyld Graduate]

I use the w5r3 podcast as my "comeback" run after any kind of layoff for illness. But definately wait until you feel better. Your ability to run won't evaporate. If you feel up to it, you could go for a walk instead.

[davelinks Graduate]

Have just come back from my doctor's, I could have asked her for you! I'd go out for a walk and see how that goes, head may clear & feel better.

If OK try a shortened run.

[MarkyD Graduate]

Why not put your kit on, and go out for a really gentle run, but don't plan any particular time or distance? If you've not mentally committed to a 5km run, you can turn back whenever you want to without feeling bad. Or find a 1km loop around your house and go and do 1,2,5,10... of those. You can come back into the pit lane any time you want.

This first run is all about listening to your body and could start without any particular plan for time, pace or distance.

[richardvc Graduate]

Some really good ideas there, thank you.

I have been walking the dog and some are good, some are not.

I think ajwyld has summed it up nicely - because I haven't run I feel as though my ability to run has evaporated !!

I shall have a good look at your answers and try and formulate a plan !!

[the_tea_fairy Graduate]

You'll be fine missing a week or even 2, especially as you've been going since July. Fighting infection uses a lot of energy - give your body a fighting chance and let it heal before you start.