Well I came down with a bad case of the flu. I have not run since April 8th. I have missed 5 runs total. This includes two long runs specifically the 20 mile run that I have as the most important of the training cycle. I am still pretty sick. I haven't been able to shake either the light headed feeling, or the dizziness when I walk. I am within two weeks of the end of the semester and missed an entire week of class. The pressure right now is pretty tough to deal with. I have two huge projects that are not close to complete. So the weight of it all is tougher and tougher to push through. I am going to attempt to do an easy 2-3 mile jog on Tuesday. It will let me know if there is any chance of me making the starting line, or if I need to find another marathon a few weeks later. Just thought I would give you all an update. Thanks for the support.
Sean
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- sdowney509
- I completed my first ING New York City Marathon on November 1st, 2009 in 4 hours 55 minutes and 5 seconds. This will be my fourth marathon and I am going to bust my butt to break 4 hours on November 7th, 2010.
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No worries... months of training don't disappear after 5 missed runs. In fact, some argue your body needs doses of extended time to recuperate and rebuild.
ReplyDeleteAlso, stressful times at school are all the more reason to go for runs, not avoid them! I say take to the streets and go for 8.
I agree with Nolan. Sometimes I have missed several runs in a row (like a weeks worth) and have been pleansantly surprised with my runs after that. See how it feels, and don't get too discouraged.
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