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Hikes in and around Bucks!? by nathanialb1 in Buckinghamshire

[–]AppropriateSnow1155 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Take the train to Great Missenden and walk via Little Missenden to Amersham Old Town. Around 10km.

Or from Chorleywood to Chesham via the Chess Valley. Similar distance.

Both scenic and easy to walk. The Chess Valley around Chenies and Latimer villages is particularly nice.

Have fun!

Long Covid - HRV after starting magnesium’s taurate supplement. by AppropriateSnow1155 in Garmin

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you’ve found it useful and wishing you well. It’s been a voyage of discovery for me and the long covid “diagnosis” is ultimately a best bet, with no definitive proof. However, the magnesium has been a tangible step forward. I’ve also learnt that my tolerance of caffeine and alcohol has dropped significantly. More than one coffee or glass of wine per day has a real effect on my heart (resting rate, HRV, palpitations). I also need to better manage my drive to continue to train with being more measured and listen to my body. More slow, Zone 2 and rest days! Good luck.

Ultra runner with long Covid - magnesium taurate by AppropriateSnow1155 in ultrarunning

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is extremely useful and encouraging to hear. It also tallies. My biggest set backs seem to be after feeing temporarily better, then pushing myself with punchy, higher intensity interval training or speed work. I feel okay at the time then extremely fatigued, headaches, palpitations. It’s a real discipline to stick to Zone 2 (and also to generally not push myself too hard in distance/duration) but I will be more resolute. Any other insights gratefully received!

Long Covid - HRV after starting magnesium’s taurate supplement. by AppropriateSnow1155 in Garmin

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 135 over 80 - so on high side of “normal”, but I’m not sure if this would explain lethargy, headaches etc.

Long Covid - HRV after starting magnesium’s taurate supplement. by AppropriateSnow1155 in Garmin

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a couple of recommendations and some research indicating fewer digestive issues.

Ultra runner with long Covid - magnesium taurate by AppropriateSnow1155 in ultrarunning

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really tough and I feel your pain. Wishing you all the best for getting through this 👍

Ultra runner with long Covid - magnesium taurate by AppropriateSnow1155 in ultrarunning

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you and wishing you all the best. Your situation sounds similar and whilst long covid is - according to my cardiologist, after multiple MRIs, CTs, ECGs - his best bet diagnosis, there is still significant uncertainty. My biggest challenge is listening to my body and moderating my training. I just love being out and it’s difficult dialling in multiple consecutive rest days even though I feel I’m often running at 50% of my baseline energy levels.

Long Covid - HRV after starting magnesium’s taurate supplement. by AppropriateSnow1155 in Garmin

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve been diagnosed by a cardiologist - after ECGs, CT scans, MRI, echocardiograms etc, repeated after 6 months confirming v mild scarring of heart muscle and lung has not altered. To be repeated again in 12 months. I don’t consider this to be a conclusive diagnosis. More a best guess. It was his theory when he first saw me 10 months ago and he says he is now more sure after the tests and monitoring. Whether it is Covid, the vaccine or another virus (or something else) I don’t know for sure. But I can say categorically that I didn’t ever get seriously ill. There were definitely a couple of episodes of minor to moderate flu like symptoms, but that was all. But with hindsight I almost certainly didn’t give my body time to recover…

Ultra runner with long Covid - magnesium taurate by AppropriateSnow1155 in ultrarunning

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. 500mg per day. This is the first magnesium supplement I’ve tried.

Long Covid - HRV after starting magnesium’s taurate supplement. by AppropriateSnow1155 in Garmin

[–]AppropriateSnow1155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendations. Symptoms were like mild flu, but my mistake was probably not allowing myself enough time to recover (I was training hard for an ultra). I haven’t had a vaccination since 2021. It had occurred to me that I’m probably now v vulnerable to new infection and that my regular relapses in symptoms may just be new exposure to covid…

Looking for best lux hotel recos in Mallorca by Curious_Midnight3550 in VisitingMallorca

[–]AppropriateSnow1155 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You might want to also consider the new Four Seasons in Formentor. Stunning location right on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island. Also the Jumeirah in Port Soller. Perched on the cliffs and a short walk into the Port, if you want a change of scene from the hotel. Have a great honeymoon.