Looking for advice

[Annemcl]

So, this week I was due to start week 9 and have been doing great. Loving every minute of it. However on Monday I was struck down with a viral infection that has totally floored me. I've spent this week in bed only drinking water (now that I can keep that down).

I'm worried about starting back once I shake this virus off. I haven't eaten at all this week and I feel really weak and shaky. Should I do some of the shorter runs again while I get my strength back? I am absolutely raging, it couldn't have picked a worse time.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Listen to your body. If you can’t run, don’t. A one or two week gap won’t stop you carrying on where you were.

Planning some shorter runs if you are up to it is a good idea. But only when you feel right - I’d suggest making sure you can eat well for a day before running. Running at all whilst ill will just make you worse.

Hope you recover well and soon.

[Annemcl in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay66Uk

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Don't rush back, but just see what you can manage.

Get well soon.

[Annemcl in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. I'm so impatient, I want to run but my bodies not up to it. A couple of weeks rest won't kill me.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Rest and recover- the running will politely wait for you. Life just gets in the way sometimes. 😄