post covid

[Allotmentrunner]

really struggling to get back to C25K after COVID. I know lots of you have been there, any advice please 🙏

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🤗 You WILL get there even if it feels rough right now. It took me ages. My GP said listen to your body & go back to walk/run until you feel ready. She was right but it took a couple of weeks before I stopped feeling breathless! Xx

[Allotmentrunner Graduate Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you, will be patient!

[drl212 Graduate]

I agree in that you'll have to be patient and listen to your body as AA says. If it's been some time since your infection, you might want to check back in with your healthcare provider to make sure that there is nothing else going on.

All the best and keep us posted.

[Allotmentrunner Graduate Graduate in reply to drl212]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It’s early days so have to learn to pace myself x

[Trailslogg Graduate]

I feel your pain - I just had Covid two weeks ago and although my symptoms were mild and I'm no longer feeling sick since at least 10 days, I still get out-of-breath so easily! On Sunday I walked (slowly) up the hill that's part of my standard running route and ended up coughing for the rest of the day. But Monday I felt fine again, and today I actually went for a slow run - though not a 'full' run: I went back all the way to Week 2 because I'm scared of overdoing it and hampering my complete recovery. But it was brilliant, my legs remembered what to do and everything else felt fine too. So I'm not sure I have advice for you, apart from taking it slowly - but I'm hoping that gradually (and, let's face it, probably with ups and down along the way) we'll both be able to get back to our regular routine!

[Allotmentrunner Graduate Graduate in reply to Trailslogg]

Yes like you I went back to week 2. Why was I so surprised it was so much slower than the last time I did week 2! It’s been hard work but good we’re both getting out there again. Wishing you continued progress.