Omg how hard was that..

[rich_wolves]

Okay, not run 5k since 22nd october. In fact, barely run at all following a chesty cough! So , went out tonight and wow, did it hurt . I only covered 3.5k . My legs felt like lead. Surely i cant have lost so much fitness so quickly ? I think its going to be a very long winter. Im wondering should i join a gym and hit the treadmill ?

[AvatheGardener Graduate]

Well done for getting out there again! No, you probably have not lost that much fitness; you've been ill, and maybe you had one of those bad runs that happen anyway- sometimes for the very reason that you're worried you might have a bad run. I'm sure if you have a day or two off and then go again, you will find it less difficult 😀

[Lyndz7 Graduate]

A big well done for getting back out there, not the easiest to do in this weather! You won't have lost your fitness, you've been ill. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with your next run

[rich_wolves Graduate in reply to Lyndz7]

Thanks lyndz. My knee hurts a bit too today! First time ive had that. Hpefully i can get back out wednesday and get back to 5k!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

I agree with the others. I bet next time out feels better. Good luck.

[susiewoo75 Graduate]

Don't beat yourself up about not doing 5k. I focus more on running for half an hour. Hope you feel better soon.

[rich_wolves Graduate in reply to susiewoo75]

Thanks Susie, I'll try and run 30 mins on Wednesday night I think, slightly unnerved my knee hurts this morning though, never hurt before but hey I'm sure I'll be okay wednesday.

[davelinks Graduate]

My friend Gary S has had a chest infection and has been out of action for nigh on a month. We went out for a jog just for about 20 odd minutes to get him back into it, he was fine and will now build on that.

So, you don't have to go out doing 5ks after illness.

Well done to getting out again though.. take it easy!