Covid caught me 😩

[sparky66]

Well I'm feeling rather sorry for myself 😩

Covid finally caught me.. and I've not ran now for 8 whole days!!!!

Starting to feel a little better today,so I'm hoping to get out early in the week 🤞

Worried I will have to shorten my distance for a few runs, and worried what effects covid will have on them😥

It's really messing with my head, not being physical.. trying to be patient but it's very frustrating..

I just want to Run!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh, what a pain sparky ☹️ Fingers crossed for a good recovery and a return to lovely running 🤞

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP... 🎈

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Sorry about you Caroline getting Covid, I hope soon you will get back to running and avoid having to repeat C25K.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks 😊

Ooh I hope it doesn't set me back that far Alan 🙏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Eat good, sleep well, drink water. All will be well. Oh! Stay positive 😀💪

Recovery runs will be the order of the day. You’ll feel a bit like you’ve got odd shoes on for a day or two but you’ll soon get back to it. Be patient and see how it goes 🙂👍

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Awe thank you,that's definitely good advice 🙏 definitely feeling better tonight.. maybe a little light workout tomorrow..see how that goes 💪

[misswobble Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Oh have fun 🏃‍♀️🙂🏃‍♀️ Just have a lovely easy run Or a run walk 🙂

[Instructor57]

Sorry to hear this 😟Take care , I hope you are back to full health soon 🤞

[Mormor1 Half Marathon]

All the above Sparky, all your fitness won't disappear, you have so much of it! Gently does it I'd say and you'll be up to speed before you know it.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Mormor1]

Thanks Mormor 😁Astoshingly I'm feeling brilliant this morning,got up and done my usual workout 💪 I know I've been lucky 🙏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Yay! Well done. Go you 😀🏃‍♀️👍

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Take care Sparky. Take it easy getting back to it and I'm sure you'll be fine x

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Time_Lord]

Thank you 😊

[RunWillie Marathon]

Sorry to hear that sparky66 😢

Rest up and you will be back out there when you’re ready. ❤️🏃‍♀️

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RunWillie, feeling much better today 🙏

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear that, hope you're fully recovered and back to your normal running routine soon (though all the advice I've seen isn't to rush it!).

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Ahh sparky, that’s rotten luck, and I feel your frustration.👎

Just take it gently when you start back up. No heroics! Test the waters and see how you feel, but keep the distances short to begin with and I’m sure you’ll be absolutely fine. Personally, I found running post Covid (albeit a mild case) was no worse than coming back from a cold. Hopefully you’ll be the same! 🤞

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky.. 👍Feeling much better this morning and done a workout, 😁

Feeling a bit apprehensive about trying my first run.. but definitely will be taking it slow and carefully 🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Poor you! Try to focus on just how wonderful it will feel to be running again. have no expectations or pressure, just enjoy that you are running 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda 😃

[Beatlesforever]

Sorry to hear that! Lots of healing vibes for a speedy recovery 🤗🤗🤗

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thanks beetlesforever 😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

Sorry to hear that sparky66 . I've not had Covid, as far as I know, but I've just had a two-week break because of hip and back problems. For several days I couldn't even walk without limping, let alone run, so I can sympathise with your frustration.

However, it might help you to know that I went out and ran 5.5k yesterday with no problems, deliberately taking it very easy and keeping elevation to a minimum by my usual standards. Although I was thinking of running again today I've decided it'd be wiser to wait until tomorrow. I've not done a decent long run for weeks, either, but it'll have to wait. I need to learn that I don't have to prove myself every time I go out to run. It was really lovely to be back out there and that will do for now.

Hope you're able to run again as you want before too long!

[Hidden in reply to Cmoi]

That is just such a wonderful mindset 👍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hidden . That mindset is a struggle for me tbh. Even yesterday I found myself thinking "If you ran up there instead of here, you'd get in a bit more elevation" and "You could easily go further, you haven't done 10k for ages" and loads more. But it was a beautiful day, so I concentrated on the views and on the fact that when I got home I still felt good.

[Hidden in reply to Cmoi]

Ah yes, I understand all too well those internal battles we go through. It is just so nice though when we can satisfy ourselves (eventually) that what we have done is the right thing to have done 👍

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

So pleased to hear you're beginning to recover from your injuries Cmoi 😁That first run must have been very daunting! But huge well done and I wish you well on the road back to your normal 🙏

Thank you!

Yes I will just be so happy to run again,

Yes it's a knockback but slow and surely I'm sure I will get back to mine 🙏

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Same! It’s so frustrating! Get well soon 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Hope you're on the mend soon!!!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Glad you feel a bit better today Sparky. Just enjoy the air on your face and see where it takes you - just getting outside will feel brilliant I bet. 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc, managed a normal workout this morning 💪All being well I'm going to head out for a run in the morning, can only try 🤞😅🏃‍♀️🎉

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Absolutely! I shall be thinking of you, and listen to your body - they’re pretty amazing when you think about it 😃.

[Rennur]

I ran 3 times in early January, after just over 3 weeks after catching Covid. Then I got another sort of bug and have been out of training over 2 weeks. Be careful with getting back to training. Everyone is different, of course, but clearly my immune system has been weakened after getting over Covid. Hopefully I'll be back later this week with some short slow runs.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Rennur]

Ooh that sounds a rough time you had ☹️ I hope that's you on the mend..🤗Yeah just going to take it easy...see how it feels x

Thanks 😊

[Sparkey5000]

Go steady…..everyone recovers differently. I had it very mild but my lung function is where I felt it for more weeks than I expected it. I know of others that it wasn’t any worse than a cold and seemed to bounce back quickly to previous distances. Just be kind to yourself and feel your way….good luck!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Sparkey5000]

Thanks 😊 Hope you've fully recovered now?

[Puddocks Half Marathon]

Like you Sparky, I was hit with covid so just over two weeks with no exercise other than the stairs! I’m a bit @nxious but reading all the advice was very heartening and I shall go for a walk today to test the waters! Thanks everyone- keep well y’all!