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Two years ago getting sick was just that—getting sick. But, as a runner there is so much more at stake. The body is a delicate machine and it only takes the slightest change for good to become bad. 

Was chatting with my friend Sarah and she said it perfectly:

Man, every time I stub a toe, or roll an ankle, the first thing I think of is “Will this effect my running?” Life seems to constantly get in the way of fitness goals. Life is a jerk

The past week I’ve been dealing with a nasty virus. I’m not bedridden but my throat and nasal passages are congested, phlegm-y, and gross. I cannot breathe properly and as such I’ve taken the week off from running. I am sure I could force myself to hit the pavement but I’m learning that it’s best to suffer the mind and let the body heal before attempting a run. 

It’s been a rough running season and I’m not where I want to be. I’m not sure I ever will reach the ideal I have in my mind, but it’s something to strive for. 

I’m thinking I might attempt a light run this evening. Here’s hoping. 

Enjoy the pavement. 

Sore throat. Aching muscles. Not running the next few days. Going crazy. 

Ugh. I’ve not been this sick in a long time. It’s just sick enough to make doing things difficult. I’m working long hours because we’re down a body at the hotel, and when I get home I require rest and sleep. 

Two weeks without a run. I feel like absolute shit. I’m on antibiotics and cough medicine. Living on cough drops and tea. I’m very drained and lethargic. It’s not been a very good February at all. Here’s hoping March starts off better. 

Sigh.

The good news: I’m on the mend. My cough is not as severe as it has been the past few days. 

The bad news: I still haven’t run in more than a week and I probably won’t be able to until the end of this week, early next. 

I’m still sick and I haven’t run in a week now. Ugh. I think I’m dying. 

I’m taking the rest of the week off. This morning I woke up with my sinuses blocked up, a massive headache, and I’m feeling achy all over. 

This evening:

• soup
• couch
• blanket
• television
• sleep

Will attempt running next week. I’m done.