I was a bit premature on my flu assessment in my last post. All I had to do was wait till it felt like I was run over by a truck 12 hours later! Fever, sweats & chills, extreme fatigue . . . . the whole nine yards.
I've just now been able to get myself unglued from the bed, so I'm feebly able to get to things that must be done, like cancel my motel reservation in Titusville, PA. Not attending Oil Creek 100 has to be the biggest letdown EVER when it comes to running. When 2 weeks before the race you have your race & course strategies memorized & your drop bags packed, you know the anticipation was very high . . . .
Next: well at present I'm not in any condition or mood to speculate on any future race plans. What was my most ambitious Fall plans ever are now history -- I have a clean slate at the moment.
Back to bed.
6 comments:
Dang, Ed! I'm so sorry to hear this :-( Hope you feel better soon!
Ed, Sorry to hear about this. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you. Having to cancel a race is a tough pill to swallow. I didn't get to the trail run in New Mexico, but I did get in some good hiking in the Jemez Mountains. Get Well!
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Thanks for the well wishes!!
Cassie,
I'm still recovering, mentally & physically -- don't think I'll ever completely get over missing my target race like that.
I signed up for my first race yesterday, Clinton Lake next March -- see you then -- if not before. (LLTH?)
Thanks much for the info on Woodstock! GREAT to hear you did so well!
Jeffro,
Hope your interview(s) out West went on as planned & it turned out positive. A good hike is always nice too, especially in the mountains (pics?).
I see you're signed up for Stone Steps -- Good Luck! The course/event is one of my favorites & I would hate to miss it, but I'm having a hard time motivating myself right now. Plus physically I'm still tired deep down and it's like I'm starting from scratch after my "reserve" was depleted last week.
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I went to New Mexico only for fun. My wife was there for a conference and fun. We stayed with friends in Rio Rancho. I did start working again last Tuesday. I'll post some photos on my blog now.
Just saw your name on the Stone Steps list. You must be making a speedy recovery.
Jeffro,
Great news! Not working has a few advantages, but then I'm sure you'd rather have the job!
How well I've recovered remains to be seen! See you in Cincinnati!
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