Enforced halt to programme - kick me if it continues!

[nikkiwabit]

I was doing well and had completed W6R1. I then had commitments over the weekend and was away from home, so did not run. Then Tuesday I had a general anaesthetic for a small op. I did swim last night but only 1k and am still planning to do the Henley Club to Pub swim (henleyswim.com/events/club-... tomorrow (I wasn't meant to swim so soon but doctors are naughty patients).

However I have decided not to run today. I don't feel I am making excuses at this stage but may ask for a kick if the feeling continues next week (I am going to Wales at the end of next week for another swim).

Perhaps if I don't reappear posting here, those following me can make me feel guilty and get me going again

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

What's up Doc?

Keep posting and we'll keep hovering over your shoulder..........no, not circling vultures, but benign guardian angels.

We're waiting.............

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ty. Plan is to have done W7 R2 by the time I get the biopsy result (9th Aug). I have no more swims planned after next weekend so need that focus. I am quite sure that I won't give up with "only 2 weeks to go".

[davelinks Graduate in reply to nikkiwabit]

No! You won't give up will you wabit! We'll be watching you!😁

Wish I could swim like you, but in the pool, my efforts are a bit hit n miss with swimming, have heard running can improve swimming, I'll have to give it another go😊

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Running can improve stamina so help with swimming. Main thing with swimming is to relax

[davelinks Graduate in reply to nikkiwabit]

Have anxiety,am better than I was but still quietly get anxious, so not always easy to relax..😊

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Relaxing takes practice. You have to be relaxed to float on your back even but I found that doing that meant I was able to be more relaxed in general

[davelinks Graduate in reply to nikkiwabit]

I am pretty good at all that having been able to swim since school, but nerve's can get best if me especially in deep water. Thanks for the advice nikki..

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I think it's ok, well, more than ok really to take a break after an operation, and a general anaesthetic. It's not like you're not doing any exercise, swimming is just as valid as running. Enjoy your club to pub swim, I've just Googled your event, it looks fab!

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Ty. I just feel I might need a push to get running again.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Great event... ! We shall be watching, and waiting, and wishing and thinking.. ( bit like a song really..) Hope all is well with your results too x

[nikkiwabit Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

tyvm

[Tomas Graduate]

Enjoy your well deserved break, but do come back soon again for a run Good luck on the swim!

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Am sending you gentle nudges to keep positive & not give up. I'm quite placid really so I'm sure they won't turn into kicks! Seriously, hope the biopsy results are ok & good luck with the swim. 😊

[nikkiwabit Graduate]

Ty. Going to be a bit of a long day! Fingers crossed can still get a good time.

[nikkiwabit Graduate]

The enforced halt continues & not excuses

The Henley Pub to Club swim on Saturday went well (I wanted under 40 mins and did in 33:49) but had a bad bad cramp left calf at the end.

Monday still limping when walking - cancelled run.

Monday evening D&V (food poisoning or Thames water?), up all night. Tuesday weak, dizzy - started re-hydration+.

Yesterday managed to eat in evening and started feeling better.

Tomorrow going to Wales (Ferryside to Llanstefan swim, weather permitting)

So today. I think, swim yes, run? sorry not today - another week lost but .......