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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon
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I was all set for a speed run this morning; only 3 long runs away from HM. I don’t usually run on Fridays but my Thursday run had to be postponed because of a friend’s funeral. She was a lovely gracious human dynamo of a lady from church who won the Queen’s Award for volunteering. She didn’t run, but she was definitely the fastest walker I have ever seen!

Over the last day or two, my throat has been a bit rough, my temperature is up a little bit (but still within the bounds of “normal”) and I have a nose which keeps getting blocked. A sneezing fit last night convinced me that this was hay fever; I get it every year and I don’t let it stop me doing anything. Mrs BC has had similar and tested negative for Covid 19. However, Mr Thorough thought that a pre run covid test pre run this morning was probably the right thing to do, just to be absolutely certain. We had one kit left in the cupboard from a store I bought months ago.

Guess what…….positive!😱

In the great scheme of things , this doesn’t really register as an issue, but really ? now? after all that work? Sulking in my porridge….

Gah!

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cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Oh, you’re absolutely kidding BC? 😫😫😫😫

Sending negative vibes (you know what I mean!) your way, and keeping everything crossed that it’s short lived. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks CC. I will ask Mrs BC to get some more tests today. The covid equivalent of demanding a recount. In theory I could go up into the woods and run; there is plenty of room up there. But probably best to let my body get on top of the bug first. My peak flow was down a touch this morning. I could fix that temporarily with my inhaler, but it is another sign that my system is fighting something.

Putting the kettle on!

Molly is having a post breakfast nap; that dog knows a thing or two about going with the flow 🙂

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Oh for heaven’s sake! Those running gods are having a laugh BC 🤬

But you’re made of sterner stuff and this is only a blip.

Hope the symptoms don’t hang around too long and you’ll be out there again before you know it.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP. The variant which is going around seems to be pretty short lived. I can always do a spot of work with weights I guess. Then again, lugging around these chips on both shoulders might be enough!! 🙄

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

A friend of ours returned from Germany last week and then went down with Covid a few days later. She’d never had it before and she felt so rough she went to bed for a few days! Needless to say, her husband has now got it too ☹️

I would gently suggest that you don’t do the weights. It’s still putting the body under a pressure it doesn't need. Just focus on taking it easy and lounge on the sofa with Molly 😍

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

I suspect that a period of masterly inactivity is probably right! The annoying thing is that Mrs BC had similar symptoms last week and tested negative throughout. Still, she will be fit to get some food in and mop my (barely) fevered brow ( 😂).

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

Oh Nooo! Sometimes life really isn't fair is it? Rest, heal and take your time, but such bad timing for you, that's such a sneaky little virus

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSueAppleRun

It is Sola, but it is eclipsed by other much more significant things which people are having to bear. Take care ❤️

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Dexy510 Miles

Oooh nooo BC 😩. So sorry to hear this. Having had all the vax, I hope you won’t suffer too badly, but it’s the inconvenience of it all that’s the main pain. Doesn’t 🦠 know that you are building up to your HM?

Give it time seems to be the best advice with this blighter. I hope Mrs BC continues to remain negative.

Can you send Molly to your cafe to collect take outs?

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy5. She would eat them on the way home or spend all the cash on sausages and eat in the cafe with her adoring fans 🙂. I suspect that she could find her way there and back on her own by now.

After the initial rage dissipates, I will focus on getting better asap and picking things up from there. Hopefully this will clear up more quickly than the mid Feb non covid virus through which I lost 5 weeks of progress on the plan. 🤷‍♂️

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toBeachcomber66

Haha you need a St Bernard !

Running teaches us that patience is a virtue doesn’t it?

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toDexy5

It does. I cope with injury pretty well, once I have a diagnosis and a recovery plan. Something to work on. But illnesses have minds of their own; the best I can do is not do stuff which will make it worse. Time for more tea…..

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Instructor57

Oh no !!!Isn't it always the way !

Time is the only healer here and how much seems to vary so much from person to person .

Take care and take that time 🙏

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toInstructor57

Every running plan is a race against time to complete it before some lurgy on injury strikes. Just letting off steam really. I know that I just have to get on with it.😬

Comte profile image
Comte

Get well soon. The Covid tests are not 100% reliable so that it is advisable to repeat the test.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toComte

I will definitely do that Comte, thanks. If it is positive again, I will re test in about 4 days (ever the optimist). I still struggle with the concept of a positive test result showing that I am ill!

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathon

I think your best option right now is to enjoy sliding down this latest snake!

Must admit to being kind of relieved that, in my case, the wheels didn't fall off until after I'd crossed the finish line!

Hope you're back on your feet soon.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSkiMonday

I hope the wheels are refitted and you are fit and well soon SM; hearts are not to be messed with!

I should be used to snake sliding; but sometimes the board seems to be all snakes and no ladders! No point in whining; I need to get grip and get on with it. Good excuse to catch up with a bit of sport on TV!

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GTFCMarathon

Sending our best to you Beachcomber66 and as I always say...the comeback is bigger than the setback 💪

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGTFC

Thanks GTFC; just a pain popping up near the end of the plan.

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

I am very sorry about that BC66 but keep smiling but not running, I m sure it won't be long before you can get back to running again. 😊 👍

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toAlMorr

Thanks Al. Pity about the HUHM. Just have to get on with it. Nothing like a bit of a grumble.🙂

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

No harm like a good grumble, be like me on Sunday and watch the London Marathon on television.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toAlMorr

Football in my case , but each to their own. Hopefully I will be testing negative by the next home match. 🙂

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

The best laid plans......Hope you're fit and well very soon. In the meantime, maybe join Molly on the couch.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toCantstopmenow

🙂Thanks, although Molly is not allowed on the couch! It will be a bit crowded anyway; Mrs BC has just tested positive too. Hey ho ….

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Oh dear, do you have someone close by to drop supplies in? Take care of yourselves.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toCantstopmenow

We are well stocked up thanks, and we have plenty of people we can call on if need be. Just a confounded nuisance.

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Hope you're over it quickly and out running again 🤞

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Permission to sulk granted Beachcomber66 ! Hope your symptoms stay mild and you recover quickly.🤞

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSandraj39

Thanks Sandra. So much for the idea of doing some other exercises; I keep falling asleep! I had an idea of capturing “lessons learned” on NRC HM. Maybe tomorrow……🙂

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Lots of rest will help…resist that urge to exercise for a few days!

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Sandie1961Half Marathon

Oh no, what a bummer. Hope you’re testing negative again soon and that it doesn’t affect your running too much. Six of our choir members were absent due to it tonight, so it’s still flowing freely!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSandie1961

Thanks Sandie. Early night I think and plenty of paracetamol. We don’t know which of us caught it first! Molly is looking bemused; the cafe will have a cash flow problem!

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Oh noooooooo BC! I do hope you're over the worst already and will kick it into touch with minimum disruption. Take care xxx

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda. We both felt a bit rough last night; temperature, grotty lungs (sorry!) and heart thumping away in the ear which was in contact with the pillow. Like flu.

However, I awoke out of a peaceful sleep and feel a lot better now. Same pattern as last time. Awful the first night then quick recovery….except it took 10 days to test negative! Porridge now, then crash out again! Have a great time…and run.🙂

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Thank you. Take care both xxx

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Oh no,sorry to hear that,what rubbish timing for you 😪x

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toaliboo70

Thanks aliboo. Lots of friends have been in touch to ask if there is anything we need; to which the current answer is that we are well stocked. My little sister (only 66) lives about 20 minutes away; she keeps pestering me to take paracetamol! I dread the WhatsApp ping!

Obedience is the only safe course.😂

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieMarathon

Will be praying for quick recovery for you and Mrs B.

I’m so sorry about the plan. You’ve been doing so well.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunWillie

Hi RW. Thank you so much. All of our friends from church have been in touch. We need never be short of help. Amazing people. Hopefully last night was the worst night. Hope your runs go really well.🙂

JonathanP profile image
JonathanP10 Miles

Sorry to hear this BC - hope it's not a long or severe bout

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toJonathanP

Thanks JP. IC together! There will be other days for both of us.

Kat332zz profile image
Kat332zzMarathon

oh no, I would be devastated too after all the training. Hope you both recover soon and have no lingering effects.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKat332zz

Thanks Kat. Maybe it is an age thing. At 71 it is hard to stay fit and well for 14 weeks at a stretch, especially in a pandemic. We came out of it quite well last time so 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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OldManRunningHalf Marathon

Oh dear Beachcomber 66. I hope it's one of those one's that doesn't really make you feel ill ill. All the best and good luck

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toOldManRunning

Thanks OMR. If it follows the pattern of last year, last night will be the worst, tonight might be a bit grotty, and then it is just a question of waiting for a negative test. The whole thing took 10 days; maybe my system is a bit fitter this time!🤞

Freecloud profile image
FreecloudMarathon

Oh no, bad timing, I'm sorry about that and your friend, she sounded like a great lady. I helped a fellow runner after a race last year when he collapsed and lost control running over the finish line last year. He went headfirst into the barriers and another runner and myself helped him up and moved him.

I got covid from him and had to cancel a holiday with my wife as a result 😭, it was also too late to cancel so we lost the money and missed a local 10 miler that I signed up for.

I was lucky the variant was a mild one but I still had to isolate for 5 days because I feared for my wife as she had certain health issues.

I was so worried about my running and started going out early in the morning after the 5th day. I didn't see anyone (it's quiet here and hardly see anyone anyway) so couldn't pass u it on.

I felt a bit groggy and stuff and did a very slow 2k and continued every day afterwards gradually getting stronger. So hopefully your variant won't set you back too much.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toFreecloud

Thanks Freecloud. I think the football cliche “one day (game) at a time” applies. You clearly need to be extra careful, but maybe being out of the house a bit early is the best protection for your wife. Hope you stay fit and healthy.

Freecloud profile image
FreecloudMarathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks Beachcomber66. She's fantastic. She works in a day care center looking after people with special needs. She was very fearful of going in because most of them couldn't comprehend it all. However, she persisted and never missed a day because she has a lot of car and affection for her guys and what she does. She was (is) like everyone else who put others first fantastic people.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toFreecloud

An amazing woman.🙂

Teresa1632 profile image
Teresa1632Marathon

Arrrgh! Test again, you never know (the call of the desperate 😩)If still positive, put plan B into place - lying on the couch and having everything carried to you. I hear chocolate is a good recovery medicine 😉😉

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTeresa1632

Mrs BC tested yesterday, a bit later in the day; she is positive, and my symptoms are very similar to my last bout of covid….so there is no escape I am afraid.

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CowladyrunningMarathon

Oh that's rubbish. 😰 There's such a lot around now.... my colleague has been rough all week so I'm just waiting for the next attack.... I really hope your covid is the 'I didn't have any symptoms " type and you can be back out again soon. Sending vitamin c vibes out fast....... hope that helps 🤣

Sorry about your friend too she sounds a very special person.

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toCowladyrunning

She was a human dynamo! My turn to crash out now. MrsBC has had a lie in!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Oh no 🙈 poor you BC. That’s rotten luck just as you were getting to the end of the HM training. I know if it was me, I’d be really tempted to go out be try a run but it’s absolutely not what your body needs right now. I hope it clears off quickly and you return swiftly to your training plan. 👍

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunBrianRun

Thanks RBR. I did have a notion that a run was possible yesterday morning, but the symptoms got worse as the day went on. No short cuts I am afraid. I have asthma on top of covid, so not a good idea to try any heroics!

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Very wise. Have you had it before?

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunBrianRun

On my birthday in March 2022. Stopped me going to a big FA cup match against Spurs . We won ! Good job it was on television.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

I haven’t had it yet and wondering why tbh. Everyone I know has had it. Mind you this is one time I’m quite glad to be in the minority.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunBrianRun

Covid FOMO? That’s new! You have just been lucky; long may that continue!!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunBrianRun

Apparently a tiny percentage of people are thought to have a genes based immunity. I wouldn’t put it to the test though!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Best I just keep doing what I’m doing I suppose and if I get it, then I get it.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunBrianRun

Exactly. Unless you want to become a hermit of course 🙂

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon

Feeling your pain! Hope you recover quickly and your energy returns. The timing so unfortunate. I slept for a bit 10 days when I had it and apart from "the aches" didn't really feel that ill. But my energy levels are only just returning to anything approach normal now -4 weeks after that first positive test.

Such a bizarre experience but so thankful for those vaccines!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toWeek7

I am going to look at my comeback effort from last year to see if I can learn anything. Need sleep now though!

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Week7Half Marathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Rest well 😴

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ForbiddenPlanetHalf Marathon

Oh dear! Not good BC! You seem to be handling it very well. 👏Hopefully that positivity will speed your recovery. 🤞

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toForbiddenPlanet

Thank you. I go through the railing and gnashing of teeth quite quickly, and then switch to planning my recovery. Just at the moment; sleep is needed!!

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

Take all the meds you can and hope for the best! Just have a longer taper!

Paws crossed 🤞🤞

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKatnap

Thanks Katnap. Last time it took 10 days to test negative; I was thinking that I will lose a lot of ground over that period.

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Some leisurely walks will at least give you some time on your feet if you can manage it. Beyond that we all pray to the running gods on your behalf!

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKatnap

🙂 Once I feel ok I can always go up into the woods provided I keep away from people. Molly is missing her walks already!

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KatnapMarathon in reply toBeachcomber66

Aww..

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