Desperate to run, but can't!

[Mrun1]

For the past week I've been unwell with sore ear and throat! Went to the doctors last week and am heading back there today as there is no improvement.

I decided not to run as although it might make me feel better...it might also make matters worse being out in the blistering cold. And I really want to be well for the Christmas holidays.

One week without running and I can already feel the negative impact on my mental health. Seriously considering getting a treadmill so I can run indoors and avoid the cold...

[Hidden]

Perhaps get out for a nice winter walk if you are well enough, be gentle on yourself but some fresh air (and sunshine?) should chase those blues away till you feel ready to run again. Hope you feel better soon.

[Mrun1 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That's a good idea! A nice long walk will surely only benefit me. Thanks, I'll make sure I get out for a walk today

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Sorry to hear you’re suffering, and hope you’re well again soon. In the meantime you could try the NHS Strength and Flex podcasts. I’m doing them on my rest days and have noticed improvements both generally and when running. They start quite gently (apart from the dreaded thigh stretch: I’m sure my limbs are disproportionately short), Laura is there to talk you through, and best of all, you can do them inside in the warm and dry !

[Mrun1 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks so much for the recommendation! I'll give it a go this afternoon!

Went to the doctor this morning and was given new meds for my throat (and told its nothing serious so my health anxiety has gone quite...for now)

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Mrun1]

That’s good news. Hope the meds work for you x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good call... don’t worry about the runs, hopefully you’ll be feeling better soon and there the runs will be, patiently waiting for you. Treadmill could be the way to go for the coldest of the weather, but either way you’ll be doing it again soon... keep up some exercise if you’re up to it, and maybe relaxation sessions will help with the mental health.

[Mrun1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks! Hopefully I'll be back to normal soon enough. I feel like a treadmill might be the best bet for winter time as I wonder if heading out in the freezing cold might make me more prone to catching bugs and colds...

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mrun1]

Very unlikely... viruses and bacteria don’t reproduce well in cold weather... they much prefer a nice warm surface like door handles. Hypothermia is highly unlikely indoors though 😂

[Mrun1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Good point! But also a good point about hypothermia 😂

I do wonder if running indoors will not have the same mental benefits as being outside in the fresh air. I'll buy a treadmill this weekend and see how it goes...

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mrun1]

This wired.co.uk/article/your-bo... happens indoors or out!

[Mrun1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yay!!! Thanks