Trying to listen to my body

[Seashells1980]

Been super proud of my progress last Friday did wk6 run1 & found it difficult. Came home had slight chest pains by Saturday morning pains going through my shoulders also! Long story short I have pleurisy 😡! I’m trying to be patient but....I’ve worked so hard don’t wanna lose my fitness,taken it easy this week but thinking of trying to complete it on a treadmill 🙄! Really wanted to be a jogger & cancel the gym.

Basically anyone been through similar? Tips & positive words would be great. Thank you all in advance xx

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

What did the gp say regarding exercise? 🤔

[Seashells1980 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Dr said exercise is good for you but take it easy but no time scale.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You will lose next to no condition in the first two weeks of non running, thereafter loss is slow.

In a few months time this will look like a minor blip in your running career.

Take care and get well.

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I am not a medic but I did have pleurisy many years ago and remember being knocked sideways. I would suggest that you wait for your lung capacity to be back to normal. Maybe try a few walks and see how you get on, before starting running again. Take care, the running will still be there when you are better

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

I not medical nor have I had pleurisy - all I can do is wish you well and you never know, the fact you’ve been doing your runs and are a bit fitter may speed your recovery time a bit. Good luck!

[JaoJao]

I’m not sure what that is exactly but I wish you well in your recovery and if the doctor says take it easy, you can take it easy on the runs x

[notquiteretired Graduate]

aww speedy recovery Seashells , how awful for you, rest up and get better soon😊

[Jell6 Graduate]

Most important thing is to get well 🤒pleurisy isn't a quick recovery so don't push yourself, the runs will wait for you.

Take care, time to pamper yourself I think.