I woke up Saturday feeling kinda crappy so after breakfast I got my shoes and went out for a hike.
Snow was still on the ground here and there, but it was almost 60 degrees which meant melting snow, and spent a good deal of the hike walking through mud. A ton of people were out on the trails, i guess everyone had the same idea to be outside on the first nice day of the year!
It felt so good to be outside in the sunshine. I hiked 4.9 miles and took a few breaks just to sit on the rocks, and enjoy the view.
Tank tops & snow.. Pretty much the best way to welcome spring!
A bit of wildlife on our hike…
Sunday I wasn’t feeling any better and my last long run before the half marathon was on the schedule. Just an easy slow 8 mile run. I decided to try and run it, even if that meant stopping early or walking. I did 7.25m at an 8:20/pace and walked the remaining 3/4 mile. That was a strange run. My legs and body felt normal, but my head was just heavy and sick feeling. As soon as I got back from the run I broke a fever and felt terrible for a few hours. Slowly, after green tea, fresh ginger and a ton of water with Nuun and saltines, I felt a ton better!
I’m still not 100%, but i’m very hopeful whatever is clinging to me will go away by race time this weekend! Send some good, healthy vibes my way, i’m going to need it!
Workout Summary
Monday: 35 min Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown
Tuesday: 5m easy 8:35/pace, 15min shoulders
Wednesday: 6.1m treadmill hills (pace ranged from 8:30-7:41), 30 min core
Thursday: 25min chest/triceps, 10 low back
Friday: 4.1m moderate 7:40/pace
Saturday: 4.9m hike
Sunday: 8m easy 8:20/pace, walked the last 3/4 mile.
Total Miles: 28.1
What are your go-to remedies when you’re not feeling well?
Green tea & lots of water, Vitamin C, I try to eat as normally as possible
Ever run a race sick?
Nope and i’m hopefully not going to have to!
03/10/2014 at 12:34 PM
Green tea, soup, and whatever my body is craving. Sometimes it’s just lots of light food and small portions, other times it’s specific cravings like salty or meaty. I always figure it’s my body trying to tell me something when I’m sick though so I listen for a few days 🙂 Get well soon and kick some ass this weekend!
03/10/2014 at 12:40 PM
Thanks Emmeline, good tips! Going to brew green tea right now!
03/10/2014 at 12:54 PM
P.S. I decided it would be too weird to random people visiting my blog to put “getting beer and doing races with Cori” as one of the things I was looking forward to at home. But I’m telling you anyway so you know can fully appreciate my awesomeness 😉 or be creeped by it, whichever. Haha.
03/10/2014 at 1:17 PM
haha, you’re the best, I can’t wait for you to get here 🙂
03/10/2014 at 12:34 PM
Sending tons of good vibes your way! I’m so excited for you but can’t believe you only got 5 days left. Eeeek! Love the hiking pics. Climbing rocks is such a fun full body workout.
03/10/2014 at 12:43 PM
🙂 love hiking, it always feels like a full leg workout for me! especially the booty!
03/10/2014 at 12:39 PM
Let’s hope you don’t have to test the ‘running while sick’ theory! Get better soon.
I like all the traditional soups, OJ, tea … and plenty of rest.
And the pics from the hike are super cool, looks great! It didn’t break 40 here, but was still so nice and I loved getting out!
03/10/2014 at 12:42 PM
I’m so glad we’re finally into slightly more tolerable weather! and yes, i’m not trying to test the ‘running sick on race day’ 😦
03/10/2014 at 2:57 PM
Get better soon! 🙂 It’s such a nice break to have a little bit of nice weather, isn’t it? It’s like Spring here today, but I think a storm is forecasted for Wednesday night:( Boo! I’m so ready for the warmer temps!
03/10/2014 at 8:58 PM
Yes!! I’ve been dying for some decent weather! Right now i just need a dry day for Saturday and a healthy body!
03/10/2014 at 9:41 PM
Feel better soon- that sunny weather should help! I hope you feel well in time for your race, good luck!
03/11/2014 at 12:34 PM
thanks!! I need the well wishes, still not feeling too hot here 😦
03/11/2014 at 9:16 AM
Glad you’re starting to feel better! 🙂