So I'm at week 8 run 2. I normally run 3 times a week and work out 7 days a week using home workouts (Fitbit coach sessions) and walk the dog around this. I am limited to when I can run due to the covid restrictions, a full time job and being a single parent to a 4 and 5yr old. I have fibromyalgia which is most well managed however this weekend I've had a massive flare and had to skip two runs because even walking was deeply challenging physically for me. I know I *should* run today but honestly I feel it would be too much as I'm not clear of the flare yet. Trouble is if I dont get a run in today it may be 2 weeks until I have a child free slot to run again. Will I do too much damage to stop and then how far back will I need to go to restart? I'm so frustrated that this close to the finish line my fibro has decided to put me on my back but after managing it for 3 years I've learnt to listen to the signs of needing to back off my body a little. Any advice would be great... I'm feeling frustrated with myself.
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Apparently we don’t lose fitness for 2 weeks so you’ll be fine. I’m sure you’ll be able to do 28 minutes again but if you need to drop to 25 for a run or 2, that’s fine too. You certainly do not need to go back to the beginning!
Yeah take it easy and have some rest you deserve it and wait until the flare is under control again. It's amazing you're juggling life so well, and don't be disheartened as you will not lose significant condition in the first 2 weeks of not running.
Im on my second week of resting my feet since I started getting heel pains. It's hugely frustrating at first but I just have to remind myself I'm doing this for myself in the long term and avoiding and managing injuries now will prevent further pain and injuries later.
Yeah they're getting better, doing some exercises and stretches for it (it's so boring though) and using rollers and ice. Haven't felt any pain today which is good if it stays like this I might even run towards the end of the week 🤞.
How are your back/butt pains, are you starting to feel better?
I don't have any experience with fibromyalgia but it sounds like it's better to listen to your body and take it easy. I'm sure you'll be fine to pick up again.
Thank you. A flare is global muscle pain across my body and chronic fatigue so it feels like every movement is being made in thick treacle and takes extra effort to move each limb. On top of that it brings brain fog where I forget/get confused easily.
Thank you. I've lived with it for nearly 3 years now - I used to feel like that 24/7 now it's a rarity rather than my normality but it knocks me flat for a day or so. Not much fun!
Hi, my last run was week 8 Run 1 so I know how you feel , I had to have a break also after what is either sciatica or piriformis syndrome (difficult to know which !)
However, it needs to be done , it is now 4 days since my last run and the first time I have had more than 1 day off and it's driving me crazy , but, I'd rather take the time now than to run and be out for 6 months ,
Thank you. Hope you feel better soon! I just find it hard to have to rest when I've worked so hard. But with many spinning plates sometimes I just have to rest.
I’ve learned to listen to what my body is trying to tell me with both endo and fibro - but it’s hard to find the balance between pushing on and taking a break.
I hope you are well, and wishing you health and happiness ☺️
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Extra couple of rest days ok?
Painful Hip? - more rest needed
rest day but wanted to run.
Rest of the day after a run
Week 1 run 2 after an enforced 2 day rest
