Week 6, Day 2 did not go well.
I was feeling mostly horrible yesterday -- dizzy every time I stood up, general malaise and lethargic.
I think it was the Aleve cold and sinus -- which works WONDERFULLY for a real cold, but puts me on my face if it's JUST sinus. I shouldn't have taken it.
I got about 30 seconds into my run, and I just couldn't do it. I didn't have it in me, and I still felt horrible. I started walking back home, and by left lower back and right ankle cramped up so badly, I almost called Donald to come get me at the top of the road. I was in tears by the time I got home and collapsed on the floor.
After a disappointing jog on Monday, followed by complete and utter failure yesterday, I'm officially discouraged.
I can, however, at least jog one mile now. I have improved. And I still have a few weeks. If nothing else, I can jog 1, walk 1, jog 1.
I may go out again this evening, or just cool it until tomorrow to see if I feel even better.
Hey, remember how I said that only 1 out of every 5 runs is actually pretty good? What I didn't tell you is that one, every once and a while, will be downright miserable. The kind of miserable that causes you to even question why you walked out the door...a version of crappy that brings to mind a permanent lifestyle including only drive-thrus, Doritos, beer (screw lite beer, go for a full-bodied stout), and sweatpants.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's one option. The easy option. The option that about 60% of Americans choose every day and pass on to their kids.
I think you should get back out there as soon as possible (as long as you aren't overly-medicated). Take this opportunity to challenge your limits (once again). Running is all about pushing through what you didn't think you could do.
I love you!
Thanks for the encouragement -- and a good laugh! Beer and drive-thrus sound pretty good right about now!!!!
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