omicrony wrote:
ReturntoRunningPostCovid wrote:
Can’t find an actually helpful running thread on covid on this running website.
I finally came down with the virus last week. Symptoms started Monday/Tuesday. Tested positive Thursday but that’s when I was able to test — was definitely positive before then.
What’s the advice to return to running? I had mild to maybe medium symptoms. No fever but super fatigued. Couldn’t get out of bed Wednesday & Thursday. Felt like a bad cold Friday through Saturday. Started to feel better on Sunday. Never had a fever. Vaccinated & boosted.
Did a couple of easy & short indoor bike rides this week. Breathing felt a little off. Dk how to describe it. Throat felt maybe dry and or burning. Heart rate was super low like it always is. Went for a 20:00 run today & felt horrible from the jump. I’m 10 days post symptoms starting & feel good in general.
What’s normal at this stage? Do I stop running? Am I trying too soon? What have other people done in terms of a time frame for getting back?
Have you not ever run through a cold? Seriously what is wrong with you people. Do you not realize how insane you sound?
Generally you shouldn’t run so hard your lungs hurt or feel fatigued. Recovery is important. A bad flu infection usually knocks people back from top performance for 3-4 weeks.