4.13.2011

Sidelined

I woke up yesterday planning to do a speedwork workout that I was looking forward to - key workout in preparation for Broad Street! As soon as I got up, I could tell I was not feeling well: sweaty, my heart was beating fast, my stomach was in disarray. I got on the treadmill to run and it was like a pregnant run. I had to stop, sit down and take a break. I was lightheaded and overall just not feeling well. Not what I was hoping for the day of a workout I was looking forward to. I ended up doing just over 3 miles and calling it quits.  I slugged through it but thought maybe I could finish later if  I was feeling better. All day was weird - my stomach hurt, no appetite, I was sweating and out of breath after walking up the steps, felt lightheaded (probably because of the lack of food) and was tired. I spent the morning laying in bed with Nick watching Thomas next to me while Kara was napping.  We skipped our usual Gymboree class; I couldn't imagine getting both kids in and out of the car.

My friend Lauren brought over some crockpot leftovers for dinner and it really broke up the day - Nick and her daughter Olivia are the same age and were having a blast together. It was so nice to have dinner made and I didn't have to worry about it!  In the afternoon I took a nap while the kids were napping. I felt better when I woke up but ended up just laying around curled up in a ball.  Looking at food made me want to gag. I don't know if I ate something weird or what, my today still my stomach is in disarray. I slept last night from 9-7am.  This is really bad timing and I want to get in my speedwork - 2 key sessions this week and next week to see if I am on track to reach my goal time in 3+ weeks! For now I am resting. I have the tri on Sunday and I feel unprepared but mildly excited. Mildly - I want to see what my swim time is and my run time after the swim and bike.

 Hopefully by tomorrow I'll be back on my feet and by Friday I can do the speedwork.

6 comments:

  1. Oy, sorry to hear you're feeling crummy. Hope you're on the mend soon and, in case I don't get to say it before, good luck this weekend!

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  2. Ugh, that sounds distinctly like the tummy bug the Nicholl family has had. I hope it passes quicker for you - as it was viral it left us all quite tired for a wee bit after. Take care.

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  3. That does not sound good at all. Glad you took it easy! Hope you're feeling better and able to get those workouts in!

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  4. hope you're feeling better. there's some crazy stomach stuff going around. rest up.

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  5. this sounds crazy, but I had to start talking saltstick or elctrolytes when my workouts increase to not feel that way... not sure it would help but worth a shot if it happens again.

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  6. i hope your feeling better soon!

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