Well, this sure didn’t go as planned. I was super pumped to start this week as my “official start of Boston Marathon Training.” However, the world had other plans. I ended my Sunday run buckled over gasping for air, dizzy as I had been battling a deep chest cough that had very quickly progressed. After a relaxing soak in Epsom salt and essential oils, I was sure I could battle the cold with a good nights rest. Nope! Woke up feeling like I had been hit by a bus and didn’t have energy to walk around the house, let alone run. My body was talking to me, or rather yelling at me, that I needed a rest.
I gave myself a couple days rest, and saw no progress. So I made a trip to urgent care. I was diagnosed with bronchitis and pneumonia. No running for 5 days. I spent those 5 days recovering and working on strength and flexibility. So here is my, super short, week 1 review.
Monday- Sick
Tuesday- Sick
Wednesday- Stretching/foam Rolling
Thursday- 30 minutes, Yoga for runners video
Friday- Core+stretching/foam rolling
Saturday- 4 miles on the treadmill @ 9 min/mile pace
Sunday- 4.01 miles on treadmill @ 7:47 min/mile pace
Total- 8 miles
I am, luckily, feeling much better. This was a small step backwards and I am ready to start week 2 off strong! I am planning on getting my next post completed by tomorrow. This week was a bit of a step backwards.
How was our start?
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Bronchitis and Pneumonia is no joke! Wishing you a speedy and recovery! I may have to get my adenoids removed at the end of the month which will take me out of training for my half for at least a week. I’m thankful that it’s early on in training though, but it still sucks.
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Thanks, hopefully you can bounce back quickly for you half as well.
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Nice write-up Janell. You will be right back at it and not lose a thing. Try taking off 2 months! Good luck this week.
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Yeah, you’ve def had a long break. I’m glad to see you back up and running again.
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Being sick sucks! Hope you are feeling better quickly. At least it is early in your training though.
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Yeah it does! Thanks so much.
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Ouch, both at the same time?! Hope you’re feeling better and bounce back soon. I spent most of December sick with the flu and still haven’t gotten back to where I was. Good luck!
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I’m so sorry to hear that! I hope you get well soon! Have you really taken the test (the bumpy needle thing on your arm) for bronchitis? Because my doctor diagnosed me with it when I was younger. I drank the medicine for almost a year and the doctor told me that I need to drink it for another 6 mth. I went to Singapore to get a re-check and found out that nothing was wrong with me! Stay healthy and good luck with the marathon!
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