6 replies to this topic

[Jjkel]

I have just had 3 weeks off after an operation.  Before the op I was fitter than I'd ever been and running my best times ever (for me!).  I have had about 4 runs over the past 2 weeks (also had chest infection and antibiotics) and 3 times have really struggled with breathing and fatigue.  I feel like I have just lost all the fitness I had built up.   I am just exhausted and need to have frequent walk breaks ! Is this normal as 3 weeks does not seem such a long break... How long will it take to get back to where I was before ?   Any advice/comments appreciated.

[Bellthorpe]

Seems pretty much as expected to me. Just run as and when you can. Take it easy. You'll know when you can extend it.

[sportsphysio]

I'd suggest your issue is more likely due to the chest infection/antibiotics than the three weeks rest.

[Jjkel]

Thanks for the help guys - patience is a virtue I guess!

[Basil]

'Chest infection' - that will do it.

And in my experience, there's no shortcut back. A chest infection kicked my butt in early 2010 as I was building up to run my first Comrades marathon. I took a complete two weeks off running, and it was another couple of weeks before I started to feel good again.

Don't rush it - you'll pay for it if you do.

[Injured2010]

How you getting on? Some sound advice above and don't worry you will soon be back to your normal fitness - good luck

[Jjkel]

Two weeks later and yet another setback - few days off after a gruesome tooth extraction!  Am still feeling exhausted but trying to keep at it. I find it hard to decide if I'm really not 100% or just need to toughen up and push through the pain of training again ....