Missed runs due to illness

dirtroadrunner

posted: 12/19/2012 at 4:07 PM
modified: 12/19/2012 at 4:07 PM

I have missed the last 8 days of running because my husband was out of town and then my 2 youngest (5 & 1) came done with strep throat and the day they are feeling better....it's my turn. I'm hoping tomorrow or the next day I will feel up too some kind of run. I was up to 3-4 miles 4-5 days/week. I'm hoping I haven't lost all my progress Sad

dpar

posted: 12/19/2012 at 4:16 PM

The first few days back will probably be a bit hard. If you're on a plan maybe you should consider dropping back a couple weeks and starting out slow. Your fitness will probably drop a bit but it will come back quickly as well. These things happen. Don't let it bother you.

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 12/19/2012 at 4:41 PM

What's lost is lost...just pick up where you left off and tell yourself that perhaps you needed some extra rest anyways. Who knows, it might even be true.

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dirtroadrunner

posted: 12/19/2012 at 5:24 PM

I'm crossing my fingers for tomorrow! Thanks for the input!

KristiRTT

posted: 12/19/2012 at 7:37 PM

Good luck tomorrow! Just take it slow!!

Completed my first half marathon 2:09:04!!!

dirtroadrunner

posted: 12/21/2012 at 3:27 PM

Well I made it 2.5. I'll take it!

She Can

SheCan

posted: 12/22/2012 at 11:59 AM

WTG! It really doesn't take very long to regain that fitness. To make running a lifelong goal you just have to accept that there will be down times. Glad you're feeling better and back on track!

Cherie

All young people feel boxed in, but what you do with the wiggle room that you have, will define who you become.

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