Well it's been a wee while since my last post. I'm sorry I haven't written anything & I've had a few comments about the missing posts but sadly I've just not felt up to it.
In my last post I told you how I really struggled in the Race for Life 10k & I've been struggling ever since. I've had the most awful cough for the past 18 days which resulted in 3 days off work sick and in the last 2 weeks of June I only went to my weekly PT sessions and had one disastrous run - couldn't stop coughing.
Stats for June show how much my training dipped
I also had to temporarily suspend the 200 sit up challenge & the 100 press up challenge - which I'm pretty gutted about as I was going so well - but as I said this just a temporary suspension until I get myself well again.
I'm pleased to report though that finally I seem to be on the mend & the cough is nowhere near as fierce. I'm also counting my blessings that all that I've had was a very tiring & irritating cough. Unfortunately others are having to deal with much bigger and significant health issues so I am not going to whine or whinge.
Today I was back running - 2 mini runs of 3.15km & 4.19km - not going to set any Olympic records & still a bit of a cough but feeling a trillion times better. Still going to take it easy though till I know that I'm 100% as don't want to put myself back to square 1. Sometimes you have to listen to what your body needs & rest IS as important as training.
My attitude is; better 2 weeks off now than trying to push through & ending up having to take 2 months off because I've broken myself.
I wish I could say I was always this wise but those who know me well know I'm strong willed, stubborn, independent & don't do sick well!
Good news to share
So enough about me & now for some lovely news. I became an aunt for the 3rd time last Monday when my 3rd niece Elizabeth Erin arrived weighing 8 pounds 0.5oz. A little Sister for Rose & Margaret Mary. Huge Congratulations to my Sis & her hubby. Love you all lots & lots & hope to come & visit soon.
Last but not least
Massive Massive Thanks to the long suffering Mr Fudgey who has again done me proud - the Marathon vid is finally here. I can't believe how fresh I look after having run 26.2miles - makes me even more determined to do another :-)
and that dear lovely Fudgey Friends is all for just now. Time for me to get to bed.
Take Care all
lots of love
Fudgey
xxxxx
Sorry you've been having such a rough time. I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, think I'm on the road to recovery now
ReplyDeleteI was meant to run Edinburgh, but I had the most awful cellulitis infection that almost resulted in IV antibiotics, on top of a minor stress frzture to the hip. I was absolutely gutted to miss it (second time I'd missed a marathon after doing all of the training and getting injured with a week to go) but I have to thank you for posting the video of your inspiring journey so I could at least experience a little of it with you. I'm not ashamed to say that I cried more than once.
ReplyDeleteYour running journey is inspiring (as are Mr Fudgey's editing skills: can I borrow him for my races?) and I wish you all the best with your recovery :)
xxx