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Spokesnwheels

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Dec 30, 2010 9:42 AM

Running after recovery time, and then illness

I ran my first half marathon on December 5th. I took a week off, and then started to do some short run days during the week. Right after that first running week, I ended up contracting bronchitis. This kept me in bed for another week. I am starting to feel almost 100%, and would like to do a long run this weekend.

My question is given my situation, what is the longest mileage run I should take on? I don't wanna go out there and kill myself, but then again I don't wanna short change my run.

Thanks!!

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Komen Dallas 5K - 29:38

Dallas Turkey Trot ( 8 mi ) - 1:35:37

White Rock Half Marathon - 2:47:12

Rock'n'Roll Dallas Half Marathon - 2:40:24

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Surfing_Vol
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1. Dec 30, 2010 11:34 AM (in response to Spokesnwheels)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

Based on the fact that you ran a 1/2 earlier this month, the lack of injury and no mention of continuing problems from the bronchitis, I think that you can do the long run as planned. Question -- was the 1/2 easy, hard or just right? If you struggled, then I wouldn't go more than 8 miles this weekend. Regardless, ease off on your pace, and take a cell phone just in case.

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KIRK_T
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2. Jan 2, 2011 4:47 PM (in response to Spokesnwheels)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

Coming off the bronchitis I would not push it until you are 100%.
If your first few runs after the half went well an easy long run should be ok. keep the pace slow and just enjoy the distance.

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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Spokesnwheels
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3. Jan 2, 2011 6:28 PM (in response to KIRK_T)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

Well my attempt at a long run did not go as planned. We had a lot of wind on Friday, and it was about 50 degrees. My lungs felt raw and like they were on fire. I only got a mile out, before I turned back. I was coughing and hacking most of the time. Ugh! I'll give it another go again with a short run tomorrow or Tuesday. Then maybe by Saturday I can get a longer run in.

Frustrated that I am down like this.

Completed:

Komen Dallas 5K - 29:38

Dallas Turkey Trot ( 8 mi ) - 1:35:37

White Rock Half Marathon - 2:47:12

Rock'n'Roll Dallas Half Marathon - 2:40:24

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KIRK_T
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4. Jan 2, 2011 6:38 PM (in response to Spokesnwheels)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

I know it's tough but listen to your body, it's saying that it is not ready & healed yet.

Kirk: Started running again at 50.

2010: 4-5K 1-3.5 mile 2-Half Marathon

2011: 3-5K 1-3.5 mile 1-8K 1-10 mile 16-Half Marathon 1-Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 01/15/2012 3:28:33 PR & BQ

F^3 Lake Half Marathon 01/28/2012 1:48:34

Shamrock Shuffle 8K 03/25 43:29

Chi Town Half 4/01 1:57

Illinois Marathon 4/28 3:56

Wisconsin Marathon 5/05 3:56

Lake Geneva Marathon 5/12 3:56

Rockford Marathon 5/20 4:08

Soldier Field 10 Mile 5/26 1:31

Run for the Zoo 5K 6/03 19:57 PR

13.1 Chicago 6/09 1:50

North Shore Half 6/10 1:46

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 7/22

Chicago Half 9/09

Fox Valley Marathon 9/16

Chicago Marathon 10/07

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Surfing_Vol
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5. Jan 3, 2011 6:41 PM (in response to KIRK_T)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

KIRKT wrote:

I know it's tough but listen to your body, it's saying that it is not ready & healed yet.

I agree -- listen to your body. Try cross-training indoors instead to avoid losing fitness.

Surfing Vol

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Charleston Half-Marathon 1/15/2011 -- 1:52:03

The Scream! Half-Marathon 7/16/2011 -- 1:56:00

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JasonFitz1
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6. Jan 4, 2011 12:58 PM (in response to Spokesnwheels)
Re: Running after recovery time, and then illness

My general rule for myself is that if I miss a week's long run, I won't increase it the next week. If I miss two weeks, I'll decrease it by 2-3 miles to be safe.

In your case, and I know the time has come and gone, but it would be wise to run about 6-8 miles the next time you do your long run. This is only if you comfortably completed your half (note: this doesn't mean the race was easy - just the distance was very manageable).

Good luck! And don't forget to back off if you need to. Patience pays in running.
- Fitz.

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