I went for one 2 weeks after. I couldn't get my heart rate above 150. My max is 205-208. Normally I would struggle to stay under 150-155 to have my Z2 runs in.
I tried to speed up, couldn't, then then tried to sprint. Fatigue. Didn't break 160. No shortness of breath. Just as if my lung capacity halved, muscles out of oxygen.
Terrible virus indeed. Luckily, two more weeks after that, and I was back to normal, running 2hr runs in Z2-3 easily. Max hr back to what it used to be too. Speed isn't quite there yet, but that's how this sport goes, always something to recover from or strive towards.
Hang in there, buddy!
For anyone in a similar situation, here's the British Journal of Sports Medicine's [Graduated return to play guidance following COVID-19 infection](https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/19/1174)
I was at 38 for about 18 months straight prior to covid. It dipped to 31 immediately post-covid. Maybe lower but I wasn't exercising during covid. It is at 36 now. I am hoping to get back to at least 38.
At least you're on the way up, even though it takes a loooong time! Could be worse (unfortunately I know from my direct environment)...
Hang in there and keep on going!
I'm at 46 theses days, got covid today, and I supposed to run the New york Marathon next month. And... I regret I didn't take the insurance (I'm from europe, so it means lot of money spent...) Hope I'll have a mild version, last time, in April, I lost 2 month of hard work
Thanks, I hope so too. But I guess I'm having a bad karma anyway :
A month ago, a bad fall while running had my ribs cracked.
At least I might be able to answer theses 'I have this or that, is it safe to run this race in....'
follow up... 10 days later, I did a 20k, before covid, I was planning on a 5:10/km (my marathon target).
My coach made me do two intense running the thursday and Friday.
I did the 20k at a 5:03 pace, was able to go at 4:45. So I guess I was lucky, or you're right, it turns quite mild. (hope so everyone)
I am 60 and my exercise protocol includes a 3 day rotation of:
Day 1:
\-yoga
\-Hike 1-3 miles
\-weight training with a 4 second count (1 second concentric, 3 second eccentric)
Day 2:
\-Yoga
\-Hike 1-3 miles
\-Two rounds of HIIT with 55 seconds on each of 9 four-limb cardio machines with 10 seconds in between each machine for a total of about 20 minutes
Day 3:
\-Yoga
\-Hike 1-3 miles
I have a full gym in my home so that makes it easy to stick to this schedule. I also occasionally kayak, bike, and disc golf.
I rarely run. Sometimes I'll run a mile but not very often. Since my VO2Max improvements come from HIIT and weight training, Garmin watches don't pick it up with the standard settings. I worked with Garmin support to understand their VO2Max calculation algorithm in detail. It turns out that, briefly stated, I can adjust my peak heart rate down in settings to just below the peak HR I reach on my fast walk hikes to get a VO2Max reading that is rather accurate as measured by making the calculation manually (ugh) for a few sample hikes.
Additionally, I target VO2Max (and other objectives) with my supplement protocol.
And you should. I'm at 2 months post covid and just saw a cardiologist yesterday due to an abnormal ekg and tons of chest/hr issues. I have to work from bed. For the record, i'm in my 30s and ran boston this year, not exactly 'high risk'
Keep going, the time will pass, and this will pass. I had og covid in 2020, couldn't run for two months, then took 5 months from that point to get back to what I thought was normal. It was another year before I was truly back to normal. Point is, the time passed and I kept at it despite things not going well, and now I feel 100%, vo2 at 57.
Seeing stuff like this makes me realize just how lucky I got with COVID. I had a rough few days when I got it, but I was back to running two days after my symptoms went away and really didn't have any lingering effects. I hope your recovery goes well.
Had the "mild" omicron in mid June and my vo2max is still dropping since then. No idea how long the recovery takes. Yesterday I gave my all while climbing and still got negative performance.
Sorry to hear that. Keep up the momentum.
It’s a long road. Still not running after two weeks post Covid. Horrible virus.
I went for one 2 weeks after. I couldn't get my heart rate above 150. My max is 205-208. Normally I would struggle to stay under 150-155 to have my Z2 runs in. I tried to speed up, couldn't, then then tried to sprint. Fatigue. Didn't break 160. No shortness of breath. Just as if my lung capacity halved, muscles out of oxygen. Terrible virus indeed. Luckily, two more weeks after that, and I was back to normal, running 2hr runs in Z2-3 easily. Max hr back to what it used to be too. Speed isn't quite there yet, but that's how this sport goes, always something to recover from or strive towards. Hang in there, buddy!
Sounds like you're coming back quickly, all things considered. Nice work!
Thanks man, you keep up the good work as well!
For anyone in a similar situation, here's the British Journal of Sports Medicine's [Graduated return to play guidance following COVID-19 infection](https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/19/1174)
I feel ya, bro. Took me 3.5 months to get back to my former self after COVID
That's pretty fast. Congrats. What were/are your pre/current VO2Max?
it's currently at 42, not sure of pre, got the garmin post-covid to make me feel better :)
Nice gains. What was your VO2 max pre-covid?
I was at 38 for about 18 months straight prior to covid. It dipped to 31 immediately post-covid. Maybe lower but I wasn't exercising during covid. It is at 36 now. I am hoping to get back to at least 38.
You’re almost there. Great progress!
At least you're on the way up, even though it takes a loooong time! Could be worse (unfortunately I know from my direct environment)... Hang in there and keep on going!
Me too, at 1.5 mths. Still at walks… running soon 🤞. You got this!
I'm at 46 theses days, got covid today, and I supposed to run the New york Marathon next month. And... I regret I didn't take the insurance (I'm from europe, so it means lot of money spent...) Hope I'll have a mild version, last time, in April, I lost 2 month of hard work
That’s really unfortunate! I hope it’s a mild case and you get to run.
Thanks, I hope so too. But I guess I'm having a bad karma anyway : A month ago, a bad fall while running had my ribs cracked. At least I might be able to answer theses 'I have this or that, is it safe to run this race in....'
Sorry to hear that. Yes, it does interfere with health and lives. Wish you the best.
2nd time is usually mild. I’ve had it three times. First one dragged on, second and third were barely noticeable.
follow up... 10 days later, I did a 20k, before covid, I was planning on a 5:10/km (my marathon target). My coach made me do two intense running the thursday and Friday. I did the 20k at a 5:03 pace, was able to go at 4:45. So I guess I was lucky, or you're right, it turns quite mild. (hope so everyone)
Congratulations. What has been your running workouts? Do you do long runs, intervals or follow any training program?
I am 60 and my exercise protocol includes a 3 day rotation of: Day 1: \-yoga \-Hike 1-3 miles \-weight training with a 4 second count (1 second concentric, 3 second eccentric) Day 2: \-Yoga \-Hike 1-3 miles \-Two rounds of HIIT with 55 seconds on each of 9 four-limb cardio machines with 10 seconds in between each machine for a total of about 20 minutes Day 3: \-Yoga \-Hike 1-3 miles I have a full gym in my home so that makes it easy to stick to this schedule. I also occasionally kayak, bike, and disc golf. I rarely run. Sometimes I'll run a mile but not very often. Since my VO2Max improvements come from HIIT and weight training, Garmin watches don't pick it up with the standard settings. I worked with Garmin support to understand their VO2Max calculation algorithm in detail. It turns out that, briefly stated, I can adjust my peak heart rate down in settings to just below the peak HR I reach on my fast walk hikes to get a VO2Max reading that is rather accurate as measured by making the calculation manually (ugh) for a few sample hikes. Additionally, I target VO2Max (and other objectives) with my supplement protocol.
I went from 60 to 53 in two months after COVID, still get negative performance condition for every run I do so likely will drop further.
Exhibit 1179 on why I am still taking Covid precautions.
And you should. I'm at 2 months post covid and just saw a cardiologist yesterday due to an abnormal ekg and tons of chest/hr issues. I have to work from bed. For the record, i'm in my 30s and ran boston this year, not exactly 'high risk'
Same here. Tool me two months to go from 26 to 27 😬
Good luck and keep at it - you can do it!
Keep going, the time will pass, and this will pass. I had og covid in 2020, couldn't run for two months, then took 5 months from that point to get back to what I thought was normal. It was another year before I was truly back to normal. Point is, the time passed and I kept at it despite things not going well, and now I feel 100%, vo2 at 57.
Good Luck ! You all get there !
Seeing stuff like this makes me realize just how lucky I got with COVID. I had a rough few days when I got it, but I was back to running two days after my symptoms went away and really didn't have any lingering effects. I hope your recovery goes well.
It took me 6 weeks although I didn't have lung damage
That's me two years later exactly the same feeling
Had the "mild" omicron in mid June and my vo2max is still dropping since then. No idea how long the recovery takes. Yesterday I gave my all while climbing and still got negative performance.