Hi Folks,
Do any of you have chronic illnesses and are still able to run? I am looking for tips on how to manage it. Usually what happens with me is that my medical conditions mean I am off running for a couple of days and then the lack of motivation kicks in. I am trying my very best to get myself out there.
Aany comments/tips would be great.
Thanks.
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But to answer your question yes I do run with illness. I know how you feel about sometimes losing motivation. One very simple thing I do is put my kit out the night before, I tend to go out straight away and sometimes find myself engaged in exercise before I think my brain is up.
It is tough, some times following a plan helps as you know what you are doing each day. Can you plan with your illness?
Thanks for the reply. I have 8 medical conditions and a the most dangerous is called Addisons Disease, something as simple as a lack of electrolytes can kill me. (It doesn't happen instantly but it does restrict me). At this point I can't make up whether I am genuinely making an excuse or I am being over cautious. I could be doing either.
I like the tip about getting kit sorted the night before that's a good one.
To get back to your question though, it's difficult to plan as my body cannot make cortisol for itself so I go to bed each night not knowing how I am going to feel the next day. I wonder if getting into a routine would help to neutralise some symptoms (it's life long illness with steroid medication).
Any help you or anyone could give would be most helpful.
Thanks,
D.