I'm SIIICCCKKK (insert screechy whiny voice here). My throat was a bit scratchy after my last run, but within a few hours that quickly turned into a full-blown head cold, complete with plenty of mucus, a sore throat, itchy eyes, a head that feels like it's about to explode. I had no idea my nose could be running and stuffed up at the same time. How does this happen?
It doesn't help that I am the worst sick person ever. I like to play strong, independent woman most days of the week, but once the sniffles start up I turn into a pathetic lump of flannel-wearing snot sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself and penning multiple drafts of my last will and testament, just in case my poor virus-ridden body doesn't pull through.
Did I mention I won't be running today?
So I'm taking Dayquil (now) and Nyquil (later) and really hope that I will be able to get something resembling a run in tomorrow, before the whole idea of running just gets too big and scary to think about again. Even in my slight drug-induced fog I can see some positives here. For one, I would rather be sick now than once my classes start up next week. More importantly though, I know I will run up against many more daunting hurdles than this one on my journey toward becoming a "runner", and if I can get through this little test with my resolve and motivation in tact, I have a somewhat better chance of making it through the other ones coming my way.
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I feel for ya and have to say Nyquil is my best friend. I hope you get over this and back on your feet quickly. If not I'm here to kick your butt back into those shoes. I'll give you a *couple* days to get better though.
ReplyDeleteOh and if I wasn't clear out here in the boonies I'd definitely bring you some soup!
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