due to the drop off in my ability to run due to illness and extreme fatigue i went to get blood testing done and discovered the following things plus some other stuff.
1. my standing heart rate is 52 which isnt high which rules out over training most likely
2. i dont have mono
3. my iron levels are slightly high
4. my metabolic profile like electrolyte levels and vitamin levls is flawless
so my doctor concluded that I have recurring viral infections and due to the stress of running my imune system is done right now. he told me to take 4 days off of all physical activity and that unless i have limes disease i will get my strength back by the end of the week. i have 2 questions...
1. is this a correct decision by him and a proper treatment
2. how much will this sickness affect my end of season performance, i was a mid 16:20 5k runner about a week before this all started and my state meet is a month away from yesterday?
thank you so much in advance!