100 Miles In August Challenge: Mile 11

Last week was kind of a blur.  It feels like I didn't do a thing, yet I was busy the whole week.  The weekend I ended up with a stomach bug of some sort.  I got some much needed rest though.

I went out for a run on Saturday with River.  It felt so good!  The first 20 minutes were nice and easy.  I was able to really feel great running for the first time in awhile.  Then my stomach started acting up.  I figured it was because I needed some water.  River and I stopped so I could give her some water too.  We got started again and my stomach was in full revolt mode.  Luckily we were near the park and I made it to the bathroom.  I had to call Mike to come get me.  I ended up getting a 5k in, but it was not a fun 5k.  Sunday I took it easy.  Yesterday I was still feeling a bit queasy so I opted to take River hiking through the trails at Huron Park.  We did 5k and I felt better.  I still ended up taking a nap in the afternoon.

This morning I felt pretty good so River and I went for a run.  I wanted to do the 5 miles I started on Saturday, but 10 minutes in I knew that wasn't happening.  I ended up doing 5k, but it was more due to the humidity rather than my stomach.  Tomorrow should be better.  I'm planning on doing some pace/speed work with James.  He likes doing that stuff.

I started this 100 miles in August challenge.  You run/walk 100 miles in the month of August.  I am excited about this challenge.  I know some of miles will come from walking the dogs, but I want the bulk of them to come from running.  This is the kick in the pants I need to stay on track with my half marathon training.  River is going to do a lot of the miles with me as well.  She does love her runs.

Today our run ended in a full 100 meter sprint because she had to chase down the garbage truck.  She's such a goofy girl.  She doesn't like buses or trucks and feels the need to chase them away.  The drivers always laugh at her.  I would to if she she weren't attached to me.

Tomorrow will be speed work.  James will like that.  Then we will hit his craft class and the comic book store for new comic book day!  Should be a fun week!

Days 9-11: Some Ups and Downs

Tuesday and Wednesday were not good days at all.  I still hadn't eaten Tuesday and most of Wednesday.  I just couldn't do any exercise without the calories to sustain me through the workout.  By Wednesday evening, I was feeling better so I tried to eat some dinner.  Success!!!!!!!!!  I felt so much better after eating dinner last night! 

Since I was able to eat, I decided to get back to the gym this morning after I coached the Masters practice.  I ate half of a protein bar for breakfast and had some orange juice.  I wasn't going to push it and since it was a cross training day, I thought I would be a good day to start back.

I did the bike like I always do.  After about 5 minutes it started to feel really good.  I alternated 1 mile really fast and hard and 1 mile easy for 8 miles.  It really did feel good to get some exercise.  I then did upper body weights.  I just felt amazing the whole time!  Such a huge change from even Saturday morning's run.

I did weigh myself at the gym and I've lost almost 8 pounds.  I knew I lost some weight due to being sick, but I didn't think it was that much.  I guess it gave me a jump start towards my ultimate goal.

When I got home I had to walk River.  Since Mike was out of town last night, the dogs had to be put in their playpens/crates when I left at 4:15.  Normally Mike feeds them when I have morning practice, but they had to wait until I got home.  When I got home at 9:30 they were hungry and River was ready for her walk.

It was a beautiful morning!  No humidity and the wind was blowing.  We did just over 5k in about an hour.  She is tired now.  That's good because I have to go back to the University for a meeting and practice so she won't get her lunchtime walk.  I'm hoping that since her morning walk was over 2 hours later that the timing will work out.

Tomorrow morning I'm getting up and doing an easy 5k run.  Just to get back into the swing of things.  Saturday I won't be running as it's my rest day and I'm at a swim meet all day.  Sunday I runt he Dirty Dash so that's my run for the day.  By Monday I should be back on my training schedule with just a few tweaks.

I'm so glad I'm feeling better!

Day 8: No Go

Today I spent recovering from yesterday.  I knew I probably wouldn't get a run in, but I was still hopeful that I would be feeling well enough to sneak in a mile or two.  No such luck.  While I couldn't run, I did get 4 miles of walking in with the River. 

I did eat some dinner tonight so maybe tomorrow I can get a short run in early in the morning.  I'm really hoping to at least get 2 miles in to see how I feel.

I can't decide if this hitting me at the beginning of my training is better than it hitting me at the end or not.  I guess I'll find out.

Day 7: Not what I planned

Today was supposed to be my long run, but my body had other plans.

Around 2:30, I woke up feeling funny.  I went downstairs and drew a warm bath.  I wasn't in long when the vomiting started.  I threw up 3 times and thought that was it.  Nope.  My stomach decided to wage a full on exocirist type war.  I ended up with 5 hours of worshipping the porcelain gods.  I finally called the telehealth nurse so I could go to the ER.

Once there, I threw up again.  They hooked my up to an IV and gave me anti-nausea medicine.  After several hours of getting rehydrated, the doctor said it was probably food poisoning or something along those lines.

I've spent the rest of the day in bed drinking clear liquids and taking Gravol. Right now I'm just achy from being in bed all day.  I am feeling better though, but probably won't run tomorrow.  I don't want to push it.  Tuesday we'll have to play by ear.

I never want to go through that again.