Frustration. Disappointment.
Earlier today I had high hopes of running a 5k tonight. By the time I got on the treadmill I was struggling to get to a half mile. I'm really frustrated...disappointed...irritated...angry...the run of the mill emotion list when you're simply pissed off.
See, those who know me, know that for years I've battled stomach issues with little luck as to finding the problem. I've switched medicines multiple times and we've found that protonix and reglan (yes, the stuff cancer patients take) are the best combination to date. I have good days and obviously, I have bad ones. Tonight was a sucky one. I just feel like I'm making excuses, but I know there's just days where if I push myself to run, there's consequences to pay. And to be frank, I'd rather chill on the couch than spend a while heaving over the porcelain throne.
Clearly, I didn't allow enough time between dinner and hitting the treadmill. By the time I hit .4 miles I was belching like crazy. By the time .6 hit the acid reflux had ensued in full force. By the time .75 came and left, I was done. I had to stop to avoid yaking all over the place. :(
I really wanted a good run. It just didn't happen. I did some light weight work on the arms while Mike finished up his 2-miler. I'm really proud of how well he's doing. He's sticking to the schedule and rocking hard. He'll be great by the time the Shamrock Shuffle comes around.
In other fun news, I've found my source of inspiration for the February RBF Challenge. She's one outstanding and amazing woman who's overcome a lot of odds, sorta like me (but I'm not to the same extent as her)...but more on that later. For now, it's time to pop some more reglan to settle my tummy and sip on some tea.
Perhaps I'll be motivated to get up early and do crunches before work? I've tried to get up early the past 2 days, but it only results in hitting my friend the snooze button for a good hour and a half. I really want to, but I am just NOT a morning person. I think I'm going to sign up for Bikram Yoga this week. There's a really great and affordable studio a few blocks away...it'd be nice to get in once or twice a week to work on my flexibility and core strength.
I hope everyone had a wonderful and enjoyable Valentines Day. My mum actually called to let me know that for V-day she was giving me a subscription to either Runners World or Running Times. I just need to let her know which one.
Okay. It's off to bed--to bed I said. G'nite.
See, those who know me, know that for years I've battled stomach issues with little luck as to finding the problem. I've switched medicines multiple times and we've found that protonix and reglan (yes, the stuff cancer patients take) are the best combination to date. I have good days and obviously, I have bad ones. Tonight was a sucky one. I just feel like I'm making excuses, but I know there's just days where if I push myself to run, there's consequences to pay. And to be frank, I'd rather chill on the couch than spend a while heaving over the porcelain throne.
Clearly, I didn't allow enough time between dinner and hitting the treadmill. By the time I hit .4 miles I was belching like crazy. By the time .6 hit the acid reflux had ensued in full force. By the time .75 came and left, I was done. I had to stop to avoid yaking all over the place. :(
I really wanted a good run. It just didn't happen. I did some light weight work on the arms while Mike finished up his 2-miler. I'm really proud of how well he's doing. He's sticking to the schedule and rocking hard. He'll be great by the time the Shamrock Shuffle comes around.
In other fun news, I've found my source of inspiration for the February RBF Challenge. She's one outstanding and amazing woman who's overcome a lot of odds, sorta like me (but I'm not to the same extent as her)...but more on that later. For now, it's time to pop some more reglan to settle my tummy and sip on some tea.
Perhaps I'll be motivated to get up early and do crunches before work? I've tried to get up early the past 2 days, but it only results in hitting my friend the snooze button for a good hour and a half. I really want to, but I am just NOT a morning person. I think I'm going to sign up for Bikram Yoga this week. There's a really great and affordable studio a few blocks away...it'd be nice to get in once or twice a week to work on my flexibility and core strength.
I hope everyone had a wonderful and enjoyable Valentines Day. My mum actually called to let me know that for V-day she was giving me a subscription to either Runners World or Running Times. I just need to let her know which one.
Okay. It's off to bed--to bed I said. G'nite.
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 11:09 PM
5 Camper Comments:
Don't get down Barb. Everyone has those off days. Just be sure to take care of yourself first and foremost.
Aww, don't worry, these shitty runs happen. I had one myself today. It's hard not to be really mad at yourself, but try to think of it as your body telling you to relax for a bit and try again soon.
Sorry about your tummy. Everyone has days that just can't go as planned. Its best not to worry about it and just look foward to the next run. Hope you feel better.
Bikram is a beautiful thing. Do it, and enjoy the profuse sweat.
And there's a good run around the corner, I'm sure of it!
I have subscriptions to both! They're very different but if I had to pick one it would be RW.
It's hard to get too excited about a treadmill run - I'm sure a lot of your frustrations will end once you can get back outside. Spring will be here soon!!
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