January 21, 2013

After a week of not running, I finally got out there today.  I spent the last week trying to keep from getting sicker.  I thought a did a great job beginning antibiotics when I knew there was an infection starting, taking over the counter meds, using my Neti Pot, sleeping more, drinking plenty of fluids, and everything else.  The only thing I didn't do (and I know better) was starting to use my nebulizer when my lungs became affected.  I probably should have started using it a week ago, but only started using it 2 days ago.  I'll continue to get better!

But I did get out to run.  I knew it was going to continue to get colder today since a cold front is headed our way.  I walked for the first 1/2 mile and then started running.  I ran for about 3 more miles, then walked a couple of tenths of miles and then finished the rest of the way running.  It felt so great to get out in the air and run.  I struggled with my breathing for the first mile, but then it got better.  About mile 3 I realized that I hadn't taken my inhaler before leaving the house!  :-0 But I decided that I had made it that far and I would continue to run all the way home.

At least I have headed back out.  It felt horrible not being able to run and get outside.  Now, if I can make sure I don't get sick anymore, especially in the next month.  On February 24, 2013, I will run my very first Half Marathon joining thousands of other runners at the Disney Princess Half Marathon.  I can't wait!  

I picked up red, yellow, and white material yesterday at JoAnn's Fabrics to create my costume.  Megan gave me a blue technical shirt for Christmas to be my top and I will sew a yellow skirt out of satin, yellow spandex shorts, and a white collar and red cape.  I'll put photos and my directions on this blog when I get started on it.