Just got covid - should I dismiss all thoughts of a marathon next week?

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  • quickishguypc

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    1 year ago 06/24/2022 11:59am EDT
    re: Isitpossible

    Triple vax guy here. Had 'rona in feb. Between 2 quick 5k's on 2 consecutive Saturdays, second post rona 5k as no slower after a week in bed, but felt so bad after. Taken me until the last month to get back to usual. Not I'll or out of breath, I could perform, I'd just feel winded after. If you have it like me, if the symptoms go you can do a marathon almost as quick, just prepare to feel like cr*p after. I was sleeping 12 hours a night the weeks after.

    TL:DR You're choice, probs will be nearly as quick, but accept you may or may not feel terrible after

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    Armstronglivs

    Member since 10/05/2018.

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    1 year ago 06/24/2022 12:15pm EDT
    re: Dr Schadenfreude

    Dr Schadenfreude wrote:

    Hahahhahahahahahha!! wrote:

    Come on Fisky. Some days you seem to get it. Other days not so much.

    Clots are NOT a Covid problem. Clots are a vaccine problem.

    I usually don’t bother responding to covid misinformation as it’s so prevalent on this forum, but: there is a small risk of clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine (not approved in the US) and an even smaller risk from the J&J vaccine. I saw one women with this adverse event from J&J and it was pretty bad. Covid infection, (particularly severe disease) on the other hand is well correlated with coagulation disorders. High dose prophylaxis is indicated in most hospitalized patients. I’ve seen dozens and dozens with DVTs and PEs.
    Link:www.bbc.com/news/health-61010090.amp

    OP: I wouldn’t worry about clots, I doubt running would put you at increased risk. But I would worry about myocarditis. Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines appear to slightly increase your risk and covid infection even more so. Excessive demand on a heart with myocarditis (from say a marathon) could cause heart failure. I would skip this one.

    I would agree with that. I know those who've had Covid have experienced heart issues for some time afterwards. I've had some myself. A week is too soon to take that risk.

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    PTF

    Member since 12/30/2005.

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    1 year ago 06/24/2022 12:29pm EDT
    re: Armstronglivs

    Armstronglivs wrote:

    Dr Schadenfreude wrote:

    I usually don’t bother responding to covid misinformation as it’s so prevalent on this forum, but: there is a small risk of clots from the AstraZeneca vaccine (not approved in the US) and an even smaller risk from the J&J vaccine. I saw one women with this adverse event from J&J and it was pretty bad. Covid infection, (particularly severe disease) on the other hand is well correlated with coagulation disorders. High dose prophylaxis is indicated in most hospitalized patients. I’ve seen dozens and dozens with DVTs and PEs.
    Link:www.bbc.com/news/health-61010090.amp

    OP: I wouldn’t worry about clots, I doubt running would put you at increased risk. But I would worry about myocarditis. Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines appear to slightly increase your risk and covid infection even more so. Excessive demand on a heart with myocarditis (from say a marathon) could cause heart failure. I would skip this one.

    I would agree with that. I know those who've had Covid have experienced heart issues for some time afterwards. I've had some myself. A week is too soon to take that risk.

    Could not agree more.

  • I can't run fast, but old and slow is acceptable.

    DanM

    Member since 03/10/2020.

    5,480 posts. Last post 8 hours ago.
    1 year ago 06/24/2022 12:51pm EDT
    re: Isitpossible

    Age 61 at the time and not a marathoner, so my experience probably does not apply to you. It was January and I had taken a break from running. Got infected with Omicton and had mild flu-like symptoms for 2 days, then a gradually clearing head cold for 10 days. I resumed my 3-mile walks after 17 days off. I was cautious because my age can be best described as pre-geezer.

    Hope you feel better soon.

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