Why now?😩

[Sandraj39]

The cold doing the rounds at work which I have avoided for several weeks....and more worryingly, I have also done something to my back! I had planned to run this evening but think I might delay and try a gentle one tomorrow. Lots of ice and Ibuprofen will hopefully settle it for Sundays Great South Run but I certainly couldn't run 10 miles with it today!😕Healing vibes this way..please!🙏🙂

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Definitely sending healing vibes your way Sandra!😊 It’s so close for you now and it would be such a shame if you have to pull out at this stage. Good luck!🤞🍀🍀🍀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Thanks David!🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Lots of healing vibes and crossed fingers for you Sandra. UpTheStanley is also on the lemsip trying to ward off an incoming cold. I hope your back is better soon too. 🤗😘

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It's the back that's a worry...🤞🤞🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh no! Sending all I have, but don't rely on them, cos they seem to be pretty useless at healing me! Don't worry if you don't get to run again before GSR - you're better off being rested, I don't imagine one more run beforehand will be contributing anything positive to your run at the weekend. Rest well and feel better very soon 😘

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Your absolutely right Linda - thank you for those wise words. I might actually be better off not trying to run beforehand actually. Will see how I feel tomorrow.👍🙂x

[Decker Ultramarathon]

No worries Sandra. Its only Wednesday. You’ll pull through. I’ve just Fedexed a truckload of healing vibes your way 👍🏼👍🏼💪 ⛑

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

..that'll get me sorted then Decker! I think Linda makes a good point actually - if need be, I can skip running until Sunday. Don't think I will lose my (hard earned!) fitness before then!🙂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Yep - I am told a break before a race is a good thing

[backintime 10 Miles]

everything crossed, healing vibes and a large dose of fairy and unicorn dust on it's way to you.

could you get into an osteopath before your race?

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

..I know my back pretty well from past issues. It will either settle quickly ..or not!! Don't want to aggravate it though, as a couple of years ago I ended up with sciatica and then nerve damage in my leg/foot. (no running for several months and a really tough return!)

Didn't know whether to post actually but these good wishes have really cheered me up and made me feel more positive! Thank you lovely people!🙂

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

that's what's so great about these forums, you can post when you have problems, no only when everything is going ok

[jacky-f Half Marathon]

I would just rest until Sunday, no point taking any risks now. And you know you're fit enough now after all your hard work.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to jacky-f]

I think I might Jacky - thanks🙂

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Hope your back improves with rest, Sandra. Take it easy before the event. Fingers crossed for you.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

🤞Thanks Stephen.🙂

[Hidden]

Echinacea for the threatened cold. Now! Catch it early. Voltarol is a lifesaver for backs xxx

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Oh Sandra, I know all about bad timing and injury before a race! Pfft! As others have said, it won’t hurt to not run this week; but keep mobile if you can with gentle walks - I find that helps with back issues. Wishing you all the best, I have everything crossed for you. 🤞🤞🤞 xxx

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie - work will keep me very mobile (I work in a Junior school!)🙂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Oh no get well soon Sandra sending lots of feel good healing vibes from over here xxx

[Hidden]

Oh what a pain! These things always seem to happen before an event. I injured my hip jumping out of bed a week before bournemouth half and was gutted to withdraw. Now my hip is on/off niggling before GSR. I have also had a head cold for 5 days with a cough. So I am not running this week in the hope that I get to the start line ok. I would suggest you take some painkillers, keep mobile but leave the run until Sunday. Sending healing vibes your way.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

🤞 Fingers crossed for you too!🙂x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh no Sandra. 😩 I think I’d be super cautious and not even try running before Sunday, unless of course your back is significantly better today. Even so, I’d only go for a gentle jog. Hopefully it’s nothing more than a tweak and you’ll be ok for the GSR. 🤞🤞🤞

As for your cold, I swear by First Defence. I was recommended it by VRBs when I felt a cold coming on last winter, and *touch wood* I’ve nipped several colds in the bud since. 🤧 Worth a try! Good luck!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky. I will leave the running until Sunday (🤞)... but think I am too far into the cold for First Defence as I was snuffly at the weekend too! I have heard good things about it so thanks for the mention.🙂

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Oh dear not good. Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh no Sandra! Honestly. Those running gods have a wicked sense of humour methinks 😡

You’re an experienced runner so you know what to do. I’m sending you lots of healing vibes and wishes for a speedy recovery on both fronts xxx

[Mimirossi]

What bad timing for you! Have lots of rest and maybe don’t run until Sunday. I am sure that you must have run enough already by now! Sending you lots of healing wishes! Good luck! Xx

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Mimirossi]

Yep, thank you. Plenty of long runs done - have decided not to run until Sunday. My back seems to be slowly improving so I am feeling more optimistic.🙂🤞

[Mimirossi in reply to Sandraj39]

I am so glad it is improving! Hopefully it will be good again on Sunday, after all your hard work in training! Xx

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Oh no Sandra 😩 Big hugs and recovery wishes coming your way x Just to let you know, we are planning to make the HU post race meeting point on Sunday at the H flag. Hope to see you there 😃

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Oh, what a shame! I do hope you are feeling ok for Sunday. I had to pull out of an event last weekend due to a virus, only just getting over it today! (Sorry, that probably isn't cheering you up)

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Not looking too promising at the moment but I would rather miss it and then get back on track with my hm training, when I'm better. My back has improved but not enough... at the moment! A shame because it's such a great event that I have done twice before but sometimes these things are just not meant to be! 🙂

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]