Well that’s me off running for a bit

Chest infection/antibiotics. Cannot tell you how frustrating this is! It looks as if it was coming on before the Oxford half. Can’t run for more than ten minutes without my chest closing up and feel as if I’ve got a brick lodged between throat and sternum. So probably a few days rest for me. I will see how it goes ☹️☹️☹️

[Katnap Marathon]

Grrr... But it is awesome you managed the HM while not at your best. Hopefully only 1 or 2 weeks recovery.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Hidden in reply to Katnap]

Thank you 😊 I’m hoping to be better by the end of the week, since it was gradually improving anyway c

[MikeJones68 Half Marathon]

It's at times like these when this forum needs an "unlike" function!

Sorry to hear this, young Flick. I hope you feel better soon xxx

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

Thank you lovely Mike. I’m determined to be better by next weekend!! Xxx

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

I am so sorry for what you have just told us Flick, yes, you will just have to rest from running for at least a week, get professional advice about when you can restart your runs, in the meantime just relax and read all the posts here on Healthunlocked.

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Alan. I think

A few days should do it. I never get respiratory tract infections, so hopefully it won’t take too long 😊

[Fabulous450]

So sorry you’re not feeling well Flick! 🤗 A few days rest will no doubt have you back on track. I’m sure it will be worth it! Look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fabsy. I don’t get il often so I’m hoping it will pass through fast! Xxx

[limberlou Half Marathon]

Snap. I could not walk from one side of the room to the other the last couple of days , let alone run, without gasping for breath. Had this virus for nearly 4 weeks now and my inhalers weren’t touching it. Got given oral steroids ( 6 tablets every morning for 5 days) and told to double up on my preventer dose morning and night. And use the blue one every 4 hours too. )

It’s been quite scary. So I shall be making sure I’m completely well before venturing out running.

Make sure you do, too Flick. Hope you are better soon - sending virtual hugs .

[Hidden in reply to limberlou]

I’m really sorry this is happening to you too. The antibiotics are already helping, and the last time I had anything like this was years ago, so fingers crossed. I knew it wasn’t my usual dog allergy thing as it didn’t improve when I was away from the house, and like you I was feeling light headed xx

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I kept thinking it’ll go soon but then I’d my sinuses would block and then they’d clear and my throat would hurt again and then that would go but the cough and wheezing went on and on. And so very weary all the time which is not me.

[Hidden in reply to limberlou]

Really sorry you had all that additional stuff. For me it is literally just my chest. no sore throat, no nose stuff, just rasping from my collar bone down xx

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Hope you get well soon flick!

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you lovely x

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Oh Flick, sorry to hear this, but SO glad you got seen by your GP. Take as many days as it needs to recover (don’t forget antibiotics can wipe you out a bit too). Running will of course be waiting for you (though of course I get your frustration!) Wishing you a quick recovery my lovely. xxx

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you dearest. The antibiotics are the same as I had for the infected tattoo in the summer and those acted really fast and didn’t make me feel bad. So frustrated!!!! Xxx

[Elfe5]

Oh sympathy, take care and mend soon. The running will wait for you. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Elfe5]

Thank

You xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh poor you Flick. Rest up - no cheating - and you’ll soon be right as rain and back running again. Take care of yourself. ❤️

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. And I haven’t been able to cheat as ten minutes running and my chest closes up. Boo xx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

A bummer Flick!! You deserve better! Hope you are back on song soon.🤗

[Hidden in reply to Beachcomber66]

Aw thank you xx

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Get well soon, Flick!

Looks like we are sharing the injury couch for a bit.

[Hidden in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you. Yes we are ☹️ But at least we can put our feet up and raid the fridge (if you see what I mean 😂)

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon]

😔 Sad news Flick but if rest is needed it is needed. It is amazing how quickly we heal though with a bit of tlc. Gentle walks maybe and a few good movies and hopefully all will be well again soon. Christmas movies start soon..... 🙈🤪🤶 My guilty pleasure 😂😂🎄 xx

[Hidden in reply to Clairecandothis]

Thank you Claire. I have to dog walk every day so I won’t be totally idle. And I’m watching several telly things: just finished Dublin Murders, watching His Dark Materials, World on Fire, just watched Jack Ryan series two, every episode of Catastrophe, am waiting for series four of The Man in the High Castle, and am ploughing my way through Escape to the Perfect Town. Can’t wait to be running again though. Marcothon begins again beginning of December xx

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Wow. That is an impressive list! I'd hate to have an enforced rest so I genuinely empathise with you, but best to rest and get better and then run. You should be great for December though? Xx

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I’ve just binge watched Luther, I have 2 episodes left of series 4 of Outlander ( read all the books several times over the last few years) ,partway through His Dark Materials ( read the books too), I have full run of my daughter’sNetflix account and her Amazon Prime too. 😜. And a load of knitting and crochet to do so I’m set for a while.

[limberlou Half Marathon in reply to Clairecandothis]

I’ve been watching them already!! There is a Christmas movies channel

[Hidden in reply to limberlou]

Bad people, it's only November LOL!

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to limberlou]

I will have a nosey! Xx

[Slinkymalinki]

Oh no! Sorry to hear this Flick. Be kind to yourself and sensible about getting back out there. I had a big lecture from the doc back in June about the perils of running post chest infection if you're not quite 100 %. Virtual flowers and a hug to cheer you up: 💐🤗 X

[Hidden in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thank you 😊❤️ My GP runs so she understands. Thank you for the flowers xxx

[theoldfellow]

Praying for your swift recovery, Flick.

❤

[Hidden in reply to theoldfellow]

Thank you x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ahh, I do hope you feel better soon. At least you're treating it now, so hopefully progress will be made. That's got to be less frustrating than struggling on without improvement. Feel much better very soon xxx

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Thank you lovely. It was slowly getting better by itself, but I’m glad to have something to clear it up quicker. Xx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Oh m8!!! Be well xxx

[Hidden in reply to roseabi]

Thank you xxx

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Awww, that's a shame, you know you've got to look after yourself though. Rest up and enjoy being cosy for a bit. Hopefully it won't be too long 🤞🏻

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks Jo. I'm hoping a week will do it! Feel vile today, but that's the antibiotics working. Still have to dog walk though xx

[Richard7 Half Marathon]

Take care of yourself and get yourself well - stay warm 🧣

[Hidden in reply to Richard7]

Thank you |Richard. Warm is essential as the cold air makes it worse.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Oh no that's not good 😕rest up well xxx

[Hidden in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you. I'm doing my best, actually can't do much else as don't feel good, but it's very frustrating xx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Oh I’m sorry to hear that Flick. Take good care of yourself and be well soon.

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker. x

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Ooohhh no. Take care of yourself and keep warm. Exercise can wait.

[Hidden in reply to Deals1]

Thank you. So fedup though xx

[Deals1 Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

😢😢

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear Flick. A few days of antibiotics and a bit of well earned rest and you'll be knocking out those miles again before you know it.

[Hidden in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you. I do hope so xx

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh that’s a nuisance! 🤨. Bl**dy bugs ☹️

Take care shug and you’ll soon be back 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️🌪

Have a good rest 🙂

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Thanks. I’m not good at being ill as it’s so rare! X

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

You'll soon be bounding about like a spring lamb. Nay worry!

[snailface]

Awww look after yourself chicken soup books chocs n telly time. you’ll soon be back out there just resting up for a bit.

[Hidden in reply to snailface]

Your the second person to recommend chicken soup - it will have to be a vegan alternative 😂 but I’m onto it! And thank you xx

[BarbieW in reply to Hidden]

In that case a nice hearty winter vegetable should do the trick! Just as comforting and healthy too!

Horrid to have to, but do take your time to get well again.

[Hidden in reply to BarbieW]

Thank you. I just devoured buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup, lime juice and fresh peaches. Did the trick 😊 xx

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hidden]

chicken soup is a cure. It's official Sommat to do with bone marrow probably so a vegan one won't hack it

A spicy veg soup with lentils and or peas and beans, with lots of chilli and hot spices will perk you up though for sure

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

People keep offering me these concoctions. I have to say here this is ONLY on my chest. I have no other symptoms and haven't had: no sore throat, no nose problems. Most of these remedies won't touch it. I am not a fan of antibiotics and will avoid them if there is any other alternative, but they are doing their job and things are easing bit by bit.

[Irish-John Marathon]

Best wishes for a full recovery Flick 👍

[Hidden in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you dear Sir x

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Hidden]

❤️

[Agelesslass Metric Marathon]

Take care lovely, get really better before putting on those running shoes again😀😀👍

[Hidden in reply to Agelesslass]

Thank you 😊❤️ I promise I will xx

[Snuffy_T Half Marathon]

Yep, me too. 2 weeks now, so boring. I have been coughing me guts up. No running, swimming or cycling hope your better soon xxx

[Hidden in reply to Snuffy_T]

Oh no, poor you. Luckily I haven’t had a cough, sore throat or snotty nose xx

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Snuffy_T]

I ran with a lousy cough and found I didn’t cough when I ran 😃. I had a tough hill race booked and was facing have to cancel. I ran it and was fine. Running must open up the airways. That’s the only thing I could come up with to explain it I had red hot fish and chips the night before as I read somewhere that’s what opera singers do if they get coughs 😁

Pholcodeine cough lozenges are good but they’re only on prescription now 🤨

I hope you feel better soon 👍

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Thank you. Getting better bit by bit. I think the fact I had no other symptoms but tight chest, fatigue etc the reason I had this for so long. My resting heart rate had shot up about ten days before Oxford half, so I think it was coming on then

[Oldfloss Administrator]

I've said it a few times ...but never too many..feel well soon Flick xx

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you dearest. Improving bit by bit xxx

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Hope you feel better soon! Get lots of rest and take care!

[Hidden]

Thank you x

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Get well soon Flick. 🌹🌷💐

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

thank youxx