sick

Where was I? Great run on Wednesday, with great plans for a high mileage week, followed by tiredness, scratchy throat, etc. Thursday at work I felt like I was coming down with something and decided to skip Thursday night's run. Friday morning I woke up and my throat was on fire! I could barely speak as I called in to work to tell them I wouldn't be in.

Mostly, I have slept throug the past three days. Sleep and tea. I couldn't even stay awake for the book on tape I was trying to finish! Today I am finally feeling like I am on the upswing but still have a bit of a scratchy throat. I was determined to get out for some sort of run today, since I obviously had to scrap my (gulp) 17 miler from yesterday. But today it is gloomy and rainy and it just doesn't seem like a good idea to head out there. So I'll take one more day and get some more rest and hope for a good week. I'm nervous about missing a huge run like this. But there is no going back and it isn't like the marathon is tomorrow or anything. Besides, I suppose it is better to get completely better before putting more stress on my body. Generally, I think I have been more consistent with my training than last year. I credit my awesome team!

On the menu for today then: a little more coughing, a lot more tea, a bunch of laundry, and some shopping for this week's healthy meals. Running will return tomorrow!