Back to it
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:15 pm
Just thought I'd share whats happening with me which is turning into a 'never give up story'
I started (again) 'get running' in August 2013 being overweight and noticing difficulty keeping up with the kids.
I was also almost 40 and the weight had crept on due to taking on a job in which I'm sat down all day and over eating.
Anyway I changed my diet, took more opportunities to walk etc. By December I had lost 2 stone in weight and was running 5k. When I started I really, really struggled with week 1.
In January I got a chest infection which turned into a nasty viral illness which has taken me 3 months to almost recover from - I've been told its post viral fatigue by the doctor. It has been really tough as this came out of the blue really and effected work, social life etc. I had 6 weeks of no energy at all - just sat in the chair. I had to not only stop running but also my main passion (other than the wife/kids) drumming in my band.
So yesterday I've gone right back to week one and got back out there and feel great for having done it. I initially felt disappointed after all the hard work from August but see it as a new challenge. Its taught me to keep on and not give up and that thinking positively can help overcome what gets thrown at us. I hope to be back up to 5k and beyond by June. If anyone else has suffered with post viral illness please let me know how you've overcome it
I started (again) 'get running' in August 2013 being overweight and noticing difficulty keeping up with the kids.
I was also almost 40 and the weight had crept on due to taking on a job in which I'm sat down all day and over eating.
Anyway I changed my diet, took more opportunities to walk etc. By December I had lost 2 stone in weight and was running 5k. When I started I really, really struggled with week 1.
In January I got a chest infection which turned into a nasty viral illness which has taken me 3 months to almost recover from - I've been told its post viral fatigue by the doctor. It has been really tough as this came out of the blue really and effected work, social life etc. I had 6 weeks of no energy at all - just sat in the chair. I had to not only stop running but also my main passion (other than the wife/kids) drumming in my band.
So yesterday I've gone right back to week one and got back out there and feel great for having done it. I initially felt disappointed after all the hard work from August but see it as a new challenge. Its taught me to keep on and not give up and that thinking positively can help overcome what gets thrown at us. I hope to be back up to 5k and beyond by June. If anyone else has suffered with post viral illness please let me know how you've overcome it