From Long Covid to Marathons | Rachel's Recovery Story

Rachel fully recovered from Long Covid, and shares her experience of getting ill, how she recovered and getting back to running marathons! We cover everything from the role of stress to finding motivation in other peoples recovery stories. We also talk about techniques and approaches that helped her get back to life as she knows. Hope you enjoy! #longcovid #mecfs #health #recovery Rachels Blog: https://mylongcovidjourney.wordpress.... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Rachel's Long COVID Journey 13:28 The Role of Stress and Mindset 22:57 Strategies for Calming the Nervous System 27:28 Finding Inspiration in Recovery Stories 30:22 Pre-Grieving 31:32 Observing Symptoms with Curiosity 35:00 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care 38:28 Gradual Reintroduction of Activities 42:30 Shifting from Fear to Acceptance and Trust 55:26 Focus on Self-Love and Well-Being