Friday, 15 April 2011

2011 Slow Mag Marathon a No-Go for me!


I’ve been sick with a stomach bug since Tuesday and I’m still not well at all. I’ve taken the wise decision to skip my marathon this Sunday and rather rest and get the bug out of my system completely. So, Slow Mag Marathon 2011 is a no-go for me.

I’m a little sad about this but it doesn’t matter that much in the end. I’ll take the downtime as good rest for my legs before I do the Easter 100 next weekend. This is a 100km training run over 3 days. Friday 48km, Saturday 33km, Sunday 19km.

It is at times like this that I am so happy that I am a very dedicated runner that trains and runs more than the average that is required. It is when something happens and I have to miss some runs that this becomes important, because now it doesn’t matter that I miss a marathon or some long runs for a few days. I’ve done enough already.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! Boston time in the US and here in SA it is the Loskop 50km and the Slow Mag Marathon where many of my friends will be in action. Go strong everyone!
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35 comments:

  1. Ewa15 April 2011 at 11:44

    Take good care of yourself, Johann and rest well.
    Hope you can enjoy your weekend despite your stomach bug.

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  2. KovasP15 April 2011 at 12:18

    Speedy recovery to you!

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  3. Teamarcia15 April 2011 at 13:01

    Sorry about the bug. Hope you feel better soon!

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  4. Detroit Runner(Jeff)15 April 2011 at 13:04

    You have done MORE than enough!!! Get better! Good luck Easter weekend.

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  5. Anne15 April 2011 at 13:12

    Stomach bugs are not fun...feel better soon Johann.

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  6. Jennifer15 April 2011 at 13:55

    Get rest Johann and keep the liquids coming. A wise choice and you will be better for it. Cheers!

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  7. Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel15 April 2011 at 14:39

    Sounds like a wise decision for this weekend. Hope you're on the mend soon!

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  8. Christi15 April 2011 at 15:09

    Feel better real soon!

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  9. Indi15 April 2011 at 15:15

    Bummer :( But maybe for the best for next weekend!! Hope you feel better soon.

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  10. Unknown15 April 2011 at 15:18

    A good decision Johann. I hope you are feeling much better soon!

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  11. Big Daddy Diesel15 April 2011 at 15:34

    That sucks, I hope you get better soon

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  12. Lauren15 April 2011 at 15:36

    Get well soon! Rest is definately the way to go.

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  13. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 15:39

    So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Get well soon! Hard but wise decision. We've got to take good care of our bodies!

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  14. chris mcpeake15 April 2011 at 16:02

    that sucks, get well soon

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  15. A Prelude To...15 April 2011 at 16:08

    :-(
    Take care of yourself!!

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  16. Mike15 April 2011 at 17:23

    You've done your homework for the 100k....missing the marathon won't hurt. Get well soon!

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  17. Karen15 April 2011 at 17:45

    Bummer - hope you feel better soon!

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  18. Marlene15 April 2011 at 18:01

    Sorry that you're under the weather! Use this weekend to rest up and get well soon!

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  19. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 18:22

    You took the right decision, rest well and get better soon.
    I agree no matter if you miss a run, you have already run a lot of races and a lot of miles.
    All the best.

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  20. Giorgio15 April 2011 at 18:25

    I hope you'll feel better soon!

    I'm missing some runs too. I'm not running the Rome's 13 km race this Sunday because I've a sore throat.

    Have a good rest, Johann! Take care!

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  21. Quinton J15 April 2011 at 18:40

    you are wise to make this call my friend...i know it's a tough one to make. there will be plenty of other races...you just get better soon.

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  22. Kate Geisen15 April 2011 at 19:18

    Definitely sounds like the smart decision. Especially considering your training volume, no sense going out sick and taking even longer to recover. Hope you get feeling better soon!

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  23. Jill15 April 2011 at 19:46

    I saw that on FB this morning - quick recovery to you, Johann!

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  24. Char15 April 2011 at 20:56

    Yes, a very wise decision. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  25. ajh16 April 2011 at 01:57

    Sounds wise. Get well.

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  26. Shawn16 April 2011 at 02:31

    sMART MOVE....iJUST PICKED UP A BUG TOO AND WILL TAKE THE WEEKEND OFF.

    Hope you feel better soon...

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  27. Shawn16 April 2011 at 02:31

    sMART MOVE....iJUST PICKED UP A BUG TOO AND WILL TAKE THE WEEKEND OFF.

    Hope you feel better soon...

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  28. Jenn16 April 2011 at 04:10

    Feel better soon!! Good luck with the Easter 100!!!!

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  29. HappyTrails16 April 2011 at 05:14

    Get well soon Johann - you have plenty in the "training bank" to let a couple runs slip by!

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  30. Chris K16 April 2011 at 18:22

    Um, Johann, you forgot to say good luck to all of those people who are running the La Jolla Half Marathon on Sunday. :-)

    Sorry you had to miss this race. What? you are now down to running only 51 races this year. Slacker.

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  31. ultra collie17 April 2011 at 06:52

    wise man
    hope it clears soon

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  32. The Green Girl18 April 2011 at 05:52

    Oh, no! Hope you feel better really soon, Johann. ::hugs::

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  33. Amy18 April 2011 at 09:35

    Good decision and I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  34. Sherri19 April 2011 at 02:10

    I'm sorry! I love your attitude!
    I hope you feel better soon!

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  35. Lindsay20 April 2011 at 14:59

    Sorry to hear you had to DNS but hope you are feeling better!

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