I feel terrible today. My whole body aches and my head is throbbing and my stomach is a bit unsettled. Some of this may just be a monthly hormone thing too.
I think it is due to a long meeting (8+ hours) outside yesterday in the sun. I really think I am dehydrated and plan to drink plenty of water today and take some vitamin C.
But here is the thing: I have a 20-22 mile run on my schedule tomorrow that I really, really want to do. I even have someone lined up to watch my darling daughter and my dear hubby will be meeting me at the halfway point to finish with me.
Do I run on? When do I make the final running call? What would you do?
On a happier note, you can officially enter the fitbook giveaway now. The winner will be announced August 2nd.
I would definitely make sure it wasn't dehydration. If so, get hydrated, see how I feel the morning of the run and then knowing me, go for it.
ReplyDeleteDepends how you feel tomorrow. If you are no better, just getting a run in would be good. If you feel alright to good, I would think about a 16-18 miler. Add more miles and focus to your next long run.
ReplyDeleteI think you should make sure it wasn't dehydration! Get plenty of fluids in for now and rest. See how you feel in the morning. If your feeling alright- you know your body, trust your instincts here- run, if your still feeling "off" I wouldn't go.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the advice. I have to confess, I am beginning to feel better already and I have been focusing on drinking water, water, water.
ReplyDeletePart of it might be hearing the support to follow my instincts. If I am how I am or better in the morning, I am sticking to my plan. The good thing, is I will have dear hubby placed halfway with the car where we will do an out and back to that point for the final 11 miles. It is a plan that allows me to make an adjustment if deemed necessary.
Many mahalos again!
Hope you're feeling better and could do your run! For me, I usually see how I feel the morning of the run. If I'm feeling better, I go for it, but start slow and see how I feel.
ReplyDelete@ TX Runner Mom - Yes, I ended up doing my run today but only got to just over 20 miles. I hit a really hard portion and will be posting about my run later. All in all, I am happy. I needed to hit that tough area and push through and although I didn't make it to 22 today, my goal was 20-22.
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