Hi all,
I'm afraid to say I usually lurk (...I'm a shy forum addict...(blushes)...) - but I had to come out into the open to ask for your advice.
I had cold/flu symptoms for a week and a half, which then developed into a chest infection. I'm now on antibiotics and steroids (ooooh!) to help clear it - will finish the course on Friday and am starting to feel much better. Haven't run for 2 weeks but that doesn't scare me.
I desperately don't want to drop out, but have done FLM (so I've already got that fantastic experience) for the past 2 yrs and want to get sub-3.30 (got 1:33 in Silverstone half). I know that's out of reach now, but should I jog round it anyway for the craic and risk further infection, or should I just switch to Blackpool in June? My charity are happy either way, so long as they get the money eventually.
Any words of wisdom or comfort?!?! Anyone been affected running on antibiotics before?
Jen
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finished my antibiotics 2wks ago and ran 19miler 3 days after the last tablet been ok apart from a late cold but as its my first flm i am just going for getting round but will take the day as it comes.If your feeling better why not sample the atmosphere for a 2nd time; by all acounts it would be worth it
Steve
I'm still feeling poorly. Have all but given up on the idea of running. I know that's the sensible thing to do, but when are runners ever sensible?!
Ironically, this is the only year I've trained well, used races to help preparation and taken lots of vitamins to prevent getting ill. For my other 2 marathons I just relied on good old Irish luck (- it mustn't work when you move to England!).
However I am planning to run on Sunday provided I continue to improve. If not then I will pull out. I will finally decide on Saturday am.
Good luck.
However, I learnt my lesson when I insisted on going on a training run even though I had a stinking cold and a temperature over a hundred and ended up with an irregular heartbeat for months. It was very scary.
But, if you feel fine and strong enough and don't have any other race targets for the next few months, go for it. But be honest with yourself -are you are really well enough to run?
Cheers
Feldy
Well, after another chat with my coach last night (who tried desperately to get me to say the words 'definitely not' together) I decided there wasn't much chance. Woke up this morning feeling rubbish.
Then, after reading from so many people who have the same dilemma but aren't changing their minds, I decided to think again. Went out for a 2.5 mile jog, felt weaker than usual but still comfortable...and I think I'll probably do it!
I know there are other marathons but I love London and went through so much hassle to get a place. Got rejected in ballot, then club forgot to send guaranteed entry (cos I don't live in the same country as my club) before the deadline. I was gutted and became determined - put myself on loads of charity waiting lists.
Yeah - I'll do it. (did I just say that?!)
Cheers everyone - hope you other sufferers feel better!
Good luck on Sunday, hope it all goes well :-)
Cheers
Feldy