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It's cold and gray outside, so I'm glad I have a short run today instead of a long one. Even bundled up, I was cold while walking Ben. And yet tomorrow is supposed to get up to 50? I'll go out after my feet thaw.
RD for me today. I need it.
PAD, how did it go yesterday!
Ginny, hope that once you get out there and moving the run is enjoyable.
I have a cold that's bad enough that I would be home even if we were supposed to work today. I still think I might try to run tonight- it's not really in my chest and sometimes it helps to sweat and clear the sinuses. If I start running and it seems like a mistake, I'll turn back.
Z - I've been able to sweat out a cold a time or two. Take it easy though.
PAD - enjoy your rest day.
Scott - you earned a rest day too.
D - how is the leg today?
I did 5.2. It wasn't bad once I got moving, but I overdressed again because I was paranoid after being too cold yesterday.
Former Bad Ass
Hi, guys. I DNFd Houston at Mile 2 due to leg/knee pain. Went to the ortho today and it looks to be what I thought, inflammation on the ITB/hamstring/calf juncture, most likely from the car accident. I am to take anti inflammatories which I won't get until tomorrow night, and can run as soon as I want, recommended to wait until there is no pain, which is what I was going to do anyway, doh. I have an MRI on Thursday to check for a meniscus tear but I doubt it's that. I have not cried like a little sissy from the pain...
I went to Pilates today.
Damaris
She laughs at me......
I'm so sorry, D. At least you knew when to stop and didn't injure yourself more than you already are.
Z, how did the run go?
Ginny, it's easier for me to run too cold than it is too warm because I have added extra layers I'm stuck with. I've done that a few times.
The TM tech called in sick. TM and someone to assemble it will be here tomorrow. I hope. 3.3 slow miles outside.
PAD, how did it go yesterday! Ginny, hope that once you get out there and moving the run is enjoyable. I have a cold that's bad enough that I would be home even if we were supposed to work today. I still think I might try to run tonight- it's not really in my chest and sometimes it helps to sweat and clear the sinuses. If I start running and it seems like a mistake, I'll turn back.
It was fun. I camped out the night before. I found out I also get Raynauds syndrome in my feet.
I got 10 miles in 2:08 with 100ft elevation gain. I kept going for a total of 15 but only the 19 counted.
That sounds like fun, except for the Raynaud's. BRR!
Running was the best thing I could have done. I always forget how good it feels with just a cold. We went up a trail and some parts were so icy that we had to walk and even then almost wiped out. Zoe fell once.