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
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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.
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
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!
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