Tuesday - Possibly the longest day of my entire life. About a 15 hour day, although I didn't get to run or walk or do weights I was on my feet the majority of the day.
Wednesday - I was still exhausted from the 4am wake up the day prior but Ace and I got out there and did 3 miles.
Thursday - Weights today. Miguel made it much harder than I had been doing the last week. I'm glad though, I like the feeling of soreness because you worked hard.
Friday - Rough day. Truthfully did zip.
Saturday - Took another day off even though I shouldn't have. Miguel is really sick.
Sunday (Today) - Another early day at work. Miguel is still sick.
After taking a quick nap, which is telling me 2 things right off the bat:
1. I'm not eating properly and
2. I'm too stressed...
I decided to take Ace for a run. I thought to myself 3-4 miles, maybe, if I am still feeling good I'll drop him off and do another 3 after that.
Yeah.
Well like a jerk, I decided to try Clif Shot Blocs in black cherry. Because I had just woken up from a nap I wanted to make sure that I had energy. I took two blocs as I was putting my shoes on and immediately regretted my decision. When I say it was like I had given myself the stomach bug I. Am. Not. Exaggerating. I'm furious with myself, even now 3 hours after I ate them I am still feeling the affects. I have been genuinely feeling good with my health so far and then this...AND the worst part is I have no one to blame but me.
It's so frustrating but luckily we were able to do 2 miles and get home before I started to vomit (yeah, we got to that level). I almost (ALMOST) felt bad for Miguel. I just ran to the bathroom when I got through the door and didn't come out for a while. And I was supposed to be taking care of HIM. He didn't know what to do.
(Source)
I know I know... Dramatic.
Now that it's 9.30pm a whole 5 hours after the Clif Shot Blocs mistake I feel a little better and was able to make dinner for us. Our favorite dinner : Corn Chowder!
Lesson Learned: Good thing I tried this now, in the 'comfort' of my own neighborhood and home rather than at a race.
Have you ever made a training mistake that you learned from?
What was it?
Ugh, I'm so sorry Meg! I hope you are feeling better this morning. My training mistakes are usually about pushing myself too far/too fast...and getting injured!
ReplyDeleteI am feeling much better physically, can't say mentally haha. You need to take it easy! Make sure you stick to this week off :)
DeleteI'm trying to keep myself busy so I don't try to run! It's feeling MUCH better, but I keep reminding myself that if I run too soon, I'll just reinjure (is that a word?!!) and have to rest even more! I feel like a sloth though and I've gained weight. Blech!
DeleteOH HUSH WOMAN! You have NOT gained weight! You've gained patience! <3 I'm so glad you have some relief! That's always a good thing, training runs will feel even better once your break is over :)
DeleteThat does not sound fun at all, I'm sorry!! I hope you're feeling better today!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was not the best choice I had made all Sunday haha I am feeling better, thank you :)
DeleteNot dramatic at all. That's the way I feel when I'm sick. I'm not sick often so I don't know how to handle it, and I become a big baby.
ReplyDeletephew haha I always love when people understand hahaha
DeleteOh good lord I am sick right now and I definitely turn into a baby. I feel ya on that. Hope you feel better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better real soon, but not too soon! Keep watching netflix :) Take advantage of the downtime!
DeleteOh no! I have been lucky enough not to have tummy troubles after experimenting with fuel (knock on wood)... but have been GROSSED out by the taste of some, lol. You're right: better to try it at home than a race!
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