Sunday 12 December 2021

Back on my "horse"

 I'm back.  After a positive Covid result I did my 10 days of isolation and fortunately the symptoms were mild and I have no lasting effects such as loss of smell or taste.  I've been very tired but I'm getting over that.  Yesterday I headed back to the gym for a light training session.  I've lost some muscle over the last 2 weeks and I want it back as it's important not from a ascetic point of view but I need to have good core strength to help me build my mileage back up come January and I'll definitely need it for my races in 2022.
This morning I went out for a gentle 5 km flat run and as expected my heart rate was high but I never felt out of breath and enjoyed it.  My coach will build the training up in the run up to Christmas and I'm looking forward to feeling the strength and fitness that I felt before falling ill.
I've said it before that you should always enjoy every training session and the privilege of being fit and healthy as it can change so quickly.
Take care out there as more and more people are getting Covid and it will be difficult over the festive period if socialising in groups.  Get into the outdoors and enjoy some healthy walking, running, cycling, skiing you name it as long as it's exercise - you'll benefit from it in the long run.
Stay healthy, fit and safe.