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Really disappointed ๐Ÿ˜” week 6 run 2 due today and I have been poleaxed with flu/cold thing.

How do you know if you are recovered enough to run?

I want to be kind to myself but don't want to backslide or lose some of the progress I've made.

Any advice would be appreciated

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Rignold profile image
Rignold

Above the neck, run. Below the neck, run not.

If you are unwell rest. Don't worry about Losing gainz. It's not a one time deal.

in reply to Rignold

Thanks Rignold!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Like Rignold says... :)

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misswobbleGraduate

It poleaxed me yesterday while I was out prepping veg beds. It had been brewing for a few days. I had to down-tools, go home and hit the sack. Slept for four hours, ate then went back to bed.

Got up this morning and ran a 10k. Not quick as I felt shite but I did it. So glad I got out there as I felt better nearing the end

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I have had to ie down in a dark room in the face of your heroism. Maybe I will be this brave someday๐Ÿคž

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Irish-JohnGraduate

As well as what Big R said, maybe first time just go out with a walk in mind and then if all feels ok start with gentle running and assess again accordingly :)

Please don't worry about losing progress, there is a lot of BS out there about "If you miss one days training it takes WEEKS to get back to where you were".

Slow and steady won't let you down ;)

in reply to Irish-John

Thanks John

Appreciate the experience

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misswobbleGraduate

I am down and out today! Feeling yucky! I had a long lie in. Propped up in in bed cos couldn't stop coughing. Maddening thing is, I never coughed or sneezed while running yesters, nor did I have to stop to blind me nowd.

Rest day today ๐Ÿ™‚

I hope you are in the mend Helen. Take care ๐Ÿ™‚

in reply to misswobble

It sounds like you and I have the same/similar bugs. I'm coughing now too๐Ÿ˜ก

Hope you feel better soon too๐Ÿคž

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misswobbleGraduate

Well, they say feed a cold ... I cooked a proper Sunday dinner today and ate it all up. OH went out and bought back throat and cough sweets for me, bless im. So,hopefully a quieter night and back to running tomorrow. Just a short one, thankfully.

I hope you'll be better soon ๐Ÿ™‚

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