It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

April 27, 2011

Running on Empty - Sick

Well in typical Michael fashion - I'm SICK!!  Head cold.  My nose will not stop running, sore throat, headache, sneezing and lymph nodes the size of walnuts. 

I worked from home for about 4 hours, but spent most of the day in bed today.  It seems like everytime I have something major coming up - like a half marathon on Sunday - I get sick.


I guess I should have expected it - between training, a crazy work schedule, and travel - I've been stretching myself pretty thin and now my body is screaming for rest.  I ran on Monday morning and could barely make it 2 miles - I thought I was still tired from my 11 miler on Saturday - but now I know I was getting sick.  I skipped my run this morning, and at this point I know I won't feel like running tomorrow.   I am in my taper week, but I don't want to go into a half marathon having only ran 2 miles the previous 7 days.  I don't know what to do....push myself and run tomorrow or take another rest day and run a few miles on Friday?

What would you guys do?  I need advice.
Posted by Michael at 7:56 PM

25 comments:

  1. Meg O @watchmegorunApril 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I say rest tomorrow and try for Friday. You don't want to feel even worse. I hope you feel better soon :(

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  2. Jim ... 50after40April 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Rest ... love you! Feel better!

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  3. ajhApril 27, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Def. another rest day.

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  4. Tina @GottaRunNowApril 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    It's taper week. I wouldn't worry about not running. I hope you feel better by this weekend!

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  5. JulieApril 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    ahh man...that sucks! Rest you won't undo all your training in one week.

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  6. MaiaApril 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    see how you feel tomorrow. rest if you need to. getting a few in on Friday won't hurt your race this weekend. thinking good thoughts for you! (PS- I have a half this Sat- is that when yours is? if so, we can think of each other as we run! mental running partners;)

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  7. RockStarTriApril 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Don't push it. Rest and feel better. Running now will only set you back. It will not improve your fitness. As "they" say "when in doubt, leave it out."

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  8. The Unexpected RunnerApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Rest thurs & if you're up to it an easy run Friday ... It's taper week, so no worries :). Good healthy thoughts to you :)

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  9. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.April 27, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh, hope you're feeling better soon, Michael!! Rest up. Message me if you need a chicken noodle soup delivery ( :

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  10. Chris KApril 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    If you don't rest I will get in a plane, fly to KC, and stand in front of you so you do not run. Seriously, you don't need to run for the rest of the week. Seriously. I didn't run for 3 weeks before my race last Feb and did just fine.

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  11. AlyssaApril 27, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Nooooo... get well!

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  12. Shannon (IronTexasMommy)April 27, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    So sorry to hear that you are sick! Rest!!! Make the call the day before. If you feel up to it.. Take it easy. Doesn't have to be your "A" race. But definitely don't push it. There's lots of races to be run in the future.

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  13. CarolineApril 27, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Rest tomorrow for sure 10000%
    then 2-3 miles Friday only if you are better.
    Drink water with BRAGGS apple cider vinegar

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  14. Big Daddy DieselApril 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Sorry your sick. I have always heard, if its all above your neck its ok to train, if its below your neck, then rest. So if you want an super easy run or walk, it wont effect you

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  15. KarenApril 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I vote for resting. You might surprise yourself how well you do even though you haven't run in a few days. All the training you put in is not going to go away that quickly. Hope you feel better soon!

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  16. ChristiApril 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Rest! That will be the best for you. I am sending healing vibes your way.

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  17. Tri4SuccessApril 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Definitely rest. You're in taper and you're training is done so don't worry about missing a few miles. Get the body healthy and it'll remember what to do at race time.

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  18. KitteeApril 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Rest, Rest, Rest....

    You will be fine on Sunday, You have put in the training miles already. If you feel up to it go for a walk.

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  19. MomApril 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Sorry you're not feeling well. Rest up. Love you

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  20. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Rest. Then go for an easy run on Friday.

    I hope you feel better soon!

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  21. A Prelude To...April 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    :-(
    TAKE A BUNCH OF REST DAYS!!Drink a lot of water. Eat well. REST!

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  22. Tara @ Dashing in PearlsApril 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    OH NO!! Definitely rest then see how you feel on Friday or Saturday. Since it's a taper week anyway, your low miles shouldn't be too big of a deal.

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  23. AmberApril 28, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    When in doubt, rest. Sort of like my race motto of go out slow and finish even slower. :) Even though it's so hard to do, listen to your body and rest!!

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  24. Coy MartinezApril 28, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    MICHAEL!! I've got a great idea! I can't run either because of my stupid ankle so I'll rent a few Red Box movies, drive to MO (with chicken soup) and come hang out on the other side of the living room.

    I'll hop on one leg to go get you refreshments!

    Get better! I went swimming today at the pool for the first time in a week or two. I have no swimming buddies. Too bad we're states away!

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  25. Jess @ Blonde PonytailMay 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I was thinking of you today as I saw Amanda @ 5milespastempty's tweet about the cold wet conditions in OKC. I hope you felt okay to race!!

    Can't wait to hear how you did!!

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