Mental note to self
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Don’t decide to do a run with a lot of hills when you are recovering from a cold!
I woke up this morning at 4:45am as my daughter was demanding her bottle in the way babies do. It sounded like it was raining so I thought bugger running and I went back to bed after feeding her. I then got rudely awakened again at 7am by my darling daughter who had decided that it was time to get up and play. This is actually quite a good lie in so I wasn’t too unhappy.
I was feeling very phlegmy and it was drizzling so again I thought bugger running and went off to get my breakfast. After my coffee and a lovely omelette I was feeling a bit more lively and looked out the window again and the sun was shining and I thought bugger running but went and got my running gear on.
I wanted to do about 10 km this morning as I haven’t run as much as I should this week due to my cold. I decided that I would do a loop that incorporated parts of some of the other runs I have done as it should be approximately 10K. The advantage of this loop is that it starts and stops at my house so there was no need to drive anywhere. However, one thing I hadn’t factored in was that this loop was rather hilly.
I started off by running along Shore Rd which is the route I take when I’m walking home. I then ran up a very steep hill to St Stephens Ave and down to Resolution Pt. A quick gander at the beautiful view and then down to Tamaki drive and along to the Boat Sheds. I was then in the home stretch but when I looked at my Garmin I realised that I had only done about 7 km so I veered off into the Orakei Basin and ran through it.
I passed a walker as I went into the Basin. There is a little pier in the Basin and I ran to the end of it and had a quick pause to swig some of my water and admire the view. As I was doing this the walker passed me. I then continued running and quickly passed her again and she very nicely got out of my way saying “I’m a lot slower than you.” Hah! About 100 metres further along there were some a hell of a lot of stairs and they totally wiped me out. Guess who should come along and comfortably sprint up them. That damn walker. “I’m a lot slower than you” I said as she sprinted past grinning. Thankfully once I got to the top it was pretty much downhill all the way home.
Overall I did 10.5 km in 1:10:12 which I was rather pleased with. I felt really tired and wiped out by the hills but I recovered quickly once I finished which shows that my fitness is improving. I’m so glad that I decided to go for my run even though I wasn’t feeling 100%. Hopefully it helps me knock this head cold out as well.
You’re so tough going running whenever you’re sick. Very dedicated!
I read somewhere once that when it comes to exercising when sick you can exercise if the illness is above the throat, but not to exercise if it’s below the throat.
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AndrewE
reply on 3 May, 2008 6:58 pm:
Aah…I get antsy when I can’t go running now.
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Even though you struggled, in the end, you made it and felt great. Now, if only people who are feeling fine would put on their walking or running clothes.
Many times, it’s hard at first, but as you get moving, it’s great.
Thanks for sharing………………:)
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AndrewE
reply on 3 May, 2008 6:58 pm:
Thanks LisaN.
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I was under the impression one should not exercise while ill, as it damages the heart. Maybe I should research this…
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AndrewE
reply on 3 May, 2008 8:32 pm:
If you’ve got a chest cold then it can be dangerous. If it’s a head cold then you don’t have any worries.
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I’m glad you got a run in today. I’m about to get rained out in about 20 minutes, so I don’t have time to get it in. I will see what it’s like when the rain passes, even though it looks like an all day event!
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AndrewE
reply on 4 May, 2008 1:05 pm:
Eeks…rain is no fun.
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Running when your not feeling good is so hard! But I often find that it helps me feel better! Great job on the run!
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AndrewE
reply on 4 May, 2008 1:05 pm:
Thanks Kate. I felt much better after doing it.
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Hey, Andrew. Hope you don’t mind a new reader.
I used to run tons but have gotten severely out of shape, so your website has been an inspiration. I love the bugger running attitude…but then you ran anyway. Way to go! I just made a website/blog to help keep me motivated and connect with other runners too, so I just wanted to let you know that it’s good to see someone who has stuck with it. Hopefully I’ll be there too soon enough. Best wishes!
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AndrewE
reply on 4 May, 2008 2:46 pm:
Welcome Beth - I love having readers. It really helps me to keep going especially when I don’t want to!
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Beth
reply on 5 May, 2008 2:09 am:
It’s good to know your readers help keep you going. That was a huge part of my motivation for starting the blog. It’s hard to give up when you know you have to report back to the internet.
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If it makes you feel any better, I am, indeed, MUCH slower than you.
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AndrewE
reply on 4 May, 2008 7:34 pm:
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Good on you for running even though you were sick. I am sure it will help you get better faster and eventually will help with your immune system even more! So I’m not surrounded by a baby who’s sick a lot because of other kids in the daycare…. and a sick hubby too often!
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AndrewE
reply on 4 May, 2008 8:58 pm:
We can only hope.
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Looks like a nice run, despite the cold. Good for you for getting out there anyway. I’m quite sure I’d have an excuse to sleep in.
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