Running thread

[Paladin]

Yes @gaz76 not posted for a while as post Ultra Run I have not really done much bar a few 6 and 10 milers around my local running routes. Probably the most interesting run (and best part of the day) was from Harrow on the Hill to Wembley on Semi Final day.

Felt a bit jaded recently, few sniffles and other elements of life have taken over sadly.

Anyway I have got my Garmin Fenix maps at the ready and will set a running route around Barcelona on Tuesday before making my way up to Madrid for the match Wednesday. Hopefully that should get me firing again.

Harrow? Are you from round there, or were you there for the semi final?

My son has just landed his first job in Harrow.

 

[Tommy_Catons_Perm]

Hi mate - I’ve just been tested positive for covid - a mate told me it can take runners a while to get back to usual form ? In terms of distance I ran by furthest last Saturday so it’s really fitting if true …

I've had covid but hardly knew it (long explanation not relevant here). In my experience, it had no effect on performance apart from a sore chest. But follow Paladin advice. Take it easy. Run on feel. Should be ok.

 

[Tommy_Catons_Perm]

Top man TCP, there's a target for me!! Although infairness I bet you did all your PBs in trainers that didn't blast you along like these supershoes do nowadays

Most PBs were random and many years apart. Originally a cyclist and a shit footballer gave me base fitness for most PBs.......certainly at shorter distances. HM and full marathon though were after proper training. Nowadays just run for fun, health reasons.

But I do have my first real race in about 8 years next week. I might post the result if not too embarrassing........

 

[AshtonBlue1980]

I don't think there is a fixed set of symptoms, or a standard recovery pattern from Covid. I caught it in February. Had mild flu symptoms without a temperature for about three days, and ran again after about a week.

I did Parkruns before and after Covid, two weeks apart, and clocked the exact same time for them both.

My advice would be to just take it easy on your first run after recovering, and see how you feel. There's plenty of time and nice weather ahead for building back any drop in fitness levels.

Great stuff - thanks for the reply that has cheered me up a bit !

 

[AshtonBlue1980]

I've had covid but hardly knew it (long explanation not relevant here). In my experience, it had no effect on performance apart from a sore chest. But follow Paladin advice. Take it easy. Run on feel. Should be ok.

That’s another positive reply - much appreciated and will do !

 

[gaz76]

Hi mate - I’ve just been tested positive for covid - a mate told me it can take runners a while to get back to usual form ? In terms of distance I ran by furthest last Saturday so it’s really fitting if true …

I'm sure you could get better medical advice mate, but mine would be to take it slowly, it took me 2 months of baffling heart rates to get back going again, everyone is different though it seems, just be careful,up the blues!!

 

[gaz76]

Most PBs were random and many years apart. Originally a cyclist and a shit footballer gave me base fitness for most PBs.......certainly at shorter distances. HM and full marathon though were after proper training. Nowadays just run for fun, health reasons.

But I do have my first real race in about 8 years next week. I might post the result if not too embarrassing........

Well you certainly don't need any advice from me mate, you and I both know you will crack it, it's all a mind game, the legs will always do what you ask them too, best of luck matey

 

[AshtonBlue1980]

I'm sure you could get better medical advice mate, but mine would be to take it slowly, it took me 2 months of baffling heart rates to get back going again, everyone is different though it seems, just be careful,up the blues!!

Thanks Gaz- I will do! Up the blues !!

 

[Stuuuuuu]

I had Covid in October and in January after starting a new job in an environment of high transmission. After the first bout, I was left with a chest infection that last six weeks (utter hell!).

Even after that, I found it so hard to get back into running. I dunno if there's long Covid involved or its simply that my fitness dropped to zero.

So I can definitely relate to the comments in here. I ran my first half marathon distance in seven months yesterday (longest run since the virtual London Marathon in early October) so I'm pleased with that, although it was very slow and I'm feeling it today.

I've put on a few kilogrammes over that difficult seven months and I find it hard to lose weight. Desperate to get back to fitness! It is definitely inspiring to see the achievements of you guys so I will keep checking this thread.

 

[Lrrr]

Had Covid a few weeks back, panting like an asthmatic dog when running at the moment. Improving each run though.