The Good
My very nasty cold/itchy sore throat/horrible sneezy mucousy mess is finally over (mostly), and while I was recovering I got to lie in bed for several days and watch the entire first season of Heroes.
The day after I recovered, my Mom, Sister Runner Amy and her sweet and adorable kids arrived from Indiana for a visit. We’ve had a great time swimming, playing cowboy and hanging out just doing family things. They left this morning and I miss them already.
I did some running too, with Amy, for the first time in a week. And I felt great – better than great, I was climbing hills like crazy – mile 1 was 9:40. This really surprised me because I was expecting to keel over and die after mile one. I didn’t and I suspect it has something to do with the plyometric leg torture I’ve been doing twice a week for the past two months.
The Bad
I missed my long run again and my marathon is on February 17th. For some reason I’m not worried and I know I should be. I feel really strong and I hope that feeling isn’t misconstrued due to the fact that I’ve been walking around in a NyQuil induced coma for several days.
The Ugly
I’m constipated; my house has been 2 and 4-year-oldized. Throw in a puppy and you got yourself one hell of a madhouse – and contrary to popular belief, I am not a neat freak. I just like things picked up, wiped off, void of fingerprints, paw prints, and stuff put in its rightful place. And that doesn’t make me a neat freak, it makes me special – in all the wrong ways. It’s not that bad when things are out of place, it just makes Aunt Suzie constipated. But constipated in a good and loving way. The kids are really sweet and love their Aunt Suzie, so that makes it all worthwhile.
The Crazy
I’ve registered for the Cowtown Marathon, which is February 23rd – SIX days after I run the Austin Marathon. I know I can run both IF I don’t have blisters from Austin. I’m currently working on a blister-free marathon plan. Feel free to pass along any suggestions.
Mind over matter when it comes to missing your long run. I used to have a coach who said that when you’re sick your body (or immune system) is working so hard to recover, that most runners don’t lose fitness if they stray from their normal training routine during that time. Getting healthy is the most important part!
I’m sure you’ll rebound and be right where you left off. Good Luck!
I can’t recommend Sports Shield enough when it comes to blisters. It’s VERY slippery stuff and I always put it on my feet when I do long runs or marathons. Have never had a blister while using it.
Balega socks and Band-aid blister shields for toes. A needle to drain the blisters if you get them seems to help me on the next long run, too. Good luck!
You are IronWoman! You can do it. I’m sure it will be great. I don’t know on blisters, I wasn’t plagued with them during my marathon. Now I didn’t run two is six days either…. Best! Glad you’re back!
i was doing fine until that last bit. now you constipated me. crazy! you can do it. you can handle chaos in the house, you can do this.
nyquil. gawluvvit.
Wow – 2 marathons, 6 days apart? OK, you are my definite shero!
Geez, you are crazy!
I’d agree with Drew – use SportsShield & you will have no blisters!
Katy is missing Nyquil – how sad. Bodyglide all over your feet, or those ‘anti-blister’ two layer socks.
No, you’re not a neat freak Susan… but you’d be bloody good on ‘Wife Swap USA’.
You’re crazy alright, I didn’t realize that they’re that close together!
Sorry we didn’t hook up this week. How about next week? Monday or Thursday might work for lunch? Morning shot of caffeine would work too 🙂
2 marathons in 6 days= Marathon Maniac
You would look hot in a yellow singlet 🙂
The RunnerChick wrote: I’m sure you’ll rebound and be right where you left off.
Is that a good place or not?
What on Earth possessed you to sign up for Cowtown? I am thinking you’ve been sneaking martinis again or addicted to some plyometric brain stimulator.
If you have to go crazy I applaud going crazy in the excessive running direction. It’s better than food- and shopping-crazy.
slather your feet with Bodyglide or the like and schedule a massage 2 days after the fist marathon.
Have you blogged before about this plyometric leg torture? I’m very curious about exercises that would help you handle two marathons in less than a week. The very thought of such a feat makes me curl into a fetal position.
Hey RS,
I’m running the half in Austin. Any plans for a blogger meet up??
Stay tuned…