A little setback

[5dogs]

Well after the elation of my 1st Parkrun and completing W7 I was hit with norovirus. Apart from the unpleasant effects I have also been absolutly exhausted. However, this afternoon I pushed myself and did R1 of W8. I am pleased I made myself do it - I feel so much better for it.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations for running at all after contacting the awful norovirus, not sure if it was wise to run, nevertheless well done, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 8.

[5dogs Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

It's a week ago since I started with it do well on the mend now.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just take care.... x

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Well done. I lost a week due to Norovirus. I was as weak as a kitten for days afterwards.

[5dogs Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Yes it a a nasty little bug that I do not ever want to encounter again. But worse for my 2 years old granddaughter who passed it to me. It took me completely off my feet for nearly three days but slowly and surely I'm getting back to my old self.

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Well done! Very determined indeed!

I run using the Japanese slow jogging technique (I run this way all the time because I love it), but it can be a very useful technique to know for occasions such as this, or just running in the heat.

It’s low impact, but gives all the benefits of faster running!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

[5dogs Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thanks for this - it is something I employ already - stops me over stretching and pounding the ground. I don't run very quickly yet but did run very slowly today just to make sure my energy levels got me all the way through.

[Debston Graduate]

Well done you, that's brilliant.

[backintime Graduate]

Well done for getting out there ! If needed you can take a couple more days rest in between ?

[5dogs Graduate in reply to backintime]

I won't be running again until Thursday now - and even then it depends on how I feel - got a long work day tomorrow looking after a stall at a conference so expect to be talked out and worn out.

[Comfortnotspeed]

Well done! Glad you’re feeling better 👍