I went to Disneyland Friday night with a sore throat. The trip however, was well worth it, having fun with the boys. I got drenched on Splash Mountain. My clothes were still wet when we arrived home just before midnight. Woke up Saturday even sicker. Knowing Sunday was my run day, I napped and got to bed pretty early. Even with the extra rest, I was still on the go, go, go as I usually am, but not as much. I did not neglect my physical therapy exercises, and I even fit in an "easy" day at the gym.
Sunday morning, I woke feeling a little better. Then after some breakfast and Theraflu Severe Cold I felt just fine, perfectly fine, in fact. I read somewhere, a long time ago, in some magazine or on some website that I cannot recall, that it's okay to run with a cold, but not okay with the flu. And so, I laced up those running shoes and headed out the door at high noon.
Skies were overcast in my beach town. The air was cool, almost cold, and breezy. I included my warm ups and cool downs and focused on form as I ran through Doheny, Capo Beach, the wharf and much of the marina. I still felt strong, which is proof, in my mind, that I am successfully strengthening my core (though I still have plenty more to go). Best of all: NO HIP PAIN.
Back at home, I did a few chores, then prompty fell asleep on the couch for two hours. I woke miserable, cold and sweaty, the medicine having worn off. Everyone here says that I shouldn't have run. But I read somewhere, that it was okay to run with a cold : ))
Miles logged this afternoon: 8.36
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