Where to start back😷

[2707]

Hi, I’m after some advice. The last time I ran was 2 weeks ago and that was week 8 and run 1. To be fare that run was not brilliant, but I found the reason why was because I have had shingles and a cold since then. So I obviously haven’t run for 2 weeks and I just wondered if anybody’s as any advice of which week to go back too and when to start again. I am starting to feel better, but still quite achy. Thanks 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

My advice would be to not run until you are better, shingles is very debilitating and can take a while to go, I had it and it is nasty

You could go for a walk every day though

When you are better maybe drop back a couple of weeks and take it slow, listen o how you feel and don’t push yourself to start with

That all sounds a bit negative but look after yourself

[2707 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, yes I am walking instead at the moment and getting stronger each day, thank you 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to 2707]

With singles it rly does take as long as it takes and if you are walking then you will know when you are ready to run

[Speedy60 Graduate]

So sorry to hear that, shingles is really horrible. Take it easy and maybe start with a walk. When you're ready go for a gentle trot round without any tech and just see how you feel.

[2707 in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks, I just don’t want to fall too far behind, but no pressure to start with, no tech sounds like a good idea, thanks

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Shame you've been so unwell. Give yourself the time you need to feel fully fit. Then go out and try a slow , no pressure gentle jog to see what you can manage. Then take it from there. Good luck and get well soon 😊

[2707 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, it’s just so frustrating when I had got so far. But hey ho, that’s life, thanks 🙏