Bummed (working out vent)

dls.1215

I was doing so good with my running and working out and I now I can't for the next 2 weeks!   I have had a lingering sinus/ear/throat infection for a LONG time and it just won't clear fully.  The ENT dr. just put me on round 3 of antibiotics and the particular one he gave me has a high incidence of causing tendonitis and tendon rupture if you are active while taking it!  So no running or exercising at all for 2 weeks, its So annoying! I think the 1/2 marathon I was planning on in November is officially out of my grasp   Sigh....vent over

festivegal2008

Ohh, NOOO!!!! I'm sorry to hear you're feeling bad and that you aren't able to keep up with your workouts. If you're feeling ok to run after 2 weeks do you think it'll be too late to go back for your 1/2 marathon training? My friend runs half marathons all the time, and I thought she said you only need a few months to train for a half..would it give you enough time to start training the end of August for a November race?

dasmel30

That is a huge bummer!  But don't quite yet on training for your half marathon.  I'm sure you can get back into the swing of things soon!

MandahGirly

Danielle I still think you can do the half maraton - All of the articles I've read show that if you have an injury and/or are sick it is important to REST and RECOVER before starting training again. I think that if you just get yourself back into training after you have fully recovered you will be find. Just push yourself a little harder but I think it is totally possible for you to do that half marathon - Especially since it is in November! You still have plenty of time!

Laurms15

I agree! Rest up, get better, then jump back in full force!! You've got plenty of time!!

rdoernberg

I don't know anything about marathon training but all of the above sounds positive so keep your chin up, and I hope you feel better!!!!

festivegal2008

Getting better is the most important thing! You can jump right back on that horse in 2 weeks and I promise everything will be fine. According to my marathon friend, you should be able to get proper training done within 2.5 months. Mike thought about running a half marathon in July this year but was afraid the wedding & honeymoon wouldn't allow him the time he needs to train. She told him he could start training in May and be fine. Now a full marathon is a different story. She is running the Chicago marathon in October and started her training last month. 

You can do it!!!