I am running, or I am supposed to be running, the Colgate
32km (20 mile) race this Sunday, but I am battling with a cough and a bit of a
sore chest. I can also feel a few symptoms of a sinus infection that is giving
me a hard time.
The race is part of my training for the Num-Num TrailChallenge on 7 July so I did not plan to rest before the race and would have
used it as a long run instead. However, the cough and sore chest forced me to
take some rest days and I might even have to take off more days if I don’t feel
better by tomorrow morning.
This means I am in the middle of some involuntary taper
for Sunday’s race. As long as I recover in time and can still run the race I
don’t mind too much. The legs will be happy to get a break although being sick
always puts you back a week or so.
I will keep you posted and will probably decide on Friday
or Saturday about running the race.
Happy training everyone!
I hope you're feeling better quickly and able to race!
ReplyDeleteRest up Johann - we were wondering if everything was OK! Although not planned, enjoy the taper :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! My son is really battling a horrible cough and home from school today, so we know how you feel. Hope you feel better quickly and can get to that start line feeling great!
ReplyDeleteOh no, hope you feel better before the race! Take it easy.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon! Sleep, sleep, sleep. I am a firm believer in the healing powers of sleep.
ReplyDeleteI really, really hate involuntary tapers. : (
There is so much of that going on here as well! THe crazy weather patterns we've had have screwed up immune systems!Fell better!!
ReplyDeleteSorry you aren't feeling well! Get better soon, Johann. You'll be good for your race.
ReplyDeleteArgh. Took me forever to get over my reactive airway thing post little cold...
ReplyDeleteHope you shake it off!
Hope you're well soon! And hope the race goes great :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so sensible about this. I hope you're feeling better really quickly.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon! You have time, Johann, and you can run the 32km race next Sunday!
ReplyDeleteRest is the best remedy. Hope you are feeling well soon. I've been getting over my flu and did not rest as much as I should have and I am paying the price. You are definitely smarter than I am.
ReplyDeleteBe well!
Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest, and fingers crossed you'll make the start line!
ReplyDeleteKeep those germs in SA, I have been dodging colds and sneezes for the past two weeks. Get well soon
ReplyDeleteI hate feeling sick. Hope you feel better quickly.
ReplyDeleteUgh, feel better, we have a TON of that going around here too.
ReplyDeleteI hope by now you are feeling a little better and will be ready to run your race on Sun. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI love the "breakfast run" blog. Fun! (sorry that you missed the race, but what a great backup plan)
keep the Body for Life updates coming. I haven't tried it, but I have started over AGAIN, cutting my portions/calories and this week, I'm starting back with the weights. (thanks for the kg to pounds conversion :)
Hello Johann!
ReplyDeleteI've just read the comment which you left on Christina's blog. I'm sorry to hear you are still sick and have to drop your 32km race next Sunday.
I hope you feel good and you have run the Colgate 32km.
ReplyDeletePlease let us know.
All the best.
I like your attitude if you have to drop, oh well...there's another race. Hope your feeling better.
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