January 13, 2013

Today was Sunday and Chris & I planned on running a nice long run.  On Friday, I almost left work since my head was spinning and I felt horrible, but I didn't.  If you are in education and teach, then you know how hard it is to just leave when you feel ill.  I could have gone to check if a sub was available, but I was worried that none would be plus they don't like hiring subs half day, so I didn't.  I really should have gone home.  

How does this relate to today's run?  Well, I tried to sleep extra on Saturday and Sunday to help me get over whatever it is bugging me (pun intended).  On Sunday, we drove to Harris Hollow road, parked the car, and headed out together.  Chris was actually ahead of me for the first mile or so, and I just couldn't catch up with him.  That should have clued me in that something was wrong.  I was just tired and couldn't seem to get in a rhythm and breathe correctly.  I basically walked a good deal more than I usually do and made it 4 miles out on the road.  Of course, then I had to turn around and go the 4 miles back to the car.  Which I finally did.  Slowly and painfully.  I probably shouldn't have run at all, but I am looking at running the Disney Princess Half-Marathon in about a month, and I want to continue my mileage.  

Once I made it back to the car, I tried to stretch and cool down, but gave up and just plopped in the car.  Chris started driving home while I drank my Accelerade.  As we got closer and closer to home, I began to get colder and colder--mind you, it was over 50 degrees outside.  I got so cold I had to turn on the seat heater and cover up with a towel.  When we made it home, I dropped all my running things, and curled up on the couch with a thick blanket.  My teeth were chattering I was so cold!  My husband said I didn't move for almost an hour--which is amazing since I really had to go to the bathroom on the drive home! :-o

Once I got warm, I soaked in a hot shower and felt much better.  I basically was exhausted and didn't do much of anything the rest of the day.  So much for exercise giving you energy.  But, I must have been fighting something, and hopefully the long run RAN it out of me.  At least I hope so!

So, notes to self: Don't run when you have a headache.  Don't run when you aren't breathing well.  Don't run when you don't feel well!  Or at least just run less!