Yesterday was the kind of day where I wished I was already a surgeon.
Because I would have removed my stomach and intestines.
I’ll spare you the gory details and just put it this way: YESTERDAY WAS GROSS AND PAINFUL.
Yesterday the doctor weighed me at 105, which has been my normal weight give or take a few pounds for the past 2 years.
This morning, after yesterday’s uhh episodes, I weighed 95. Holy shit, man! And I was hungry as hell.
I don’t think I fueled up properly though, because I didn’t know what all the food was going to make my stomach feel like; I did NOT want another day like yesterday, so I ate pretty cautiously.
But, after two days of not running because of said GI issues, I managed seven miles today. Took me 60 minutes, which really isn’t too hot, but it was the best I could do.
And how could I not go out for a run? It was so beautiful outside…..only 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky…In Pennsylvania in July!! And I was still on the porch doing my planks when the thunder rolled in.
And because of the thunder there was no power at work, and so I had to take care of the dogs in the dark?? I can’t even remember how many times I was bitten. But this is a blog about running soo…moving on….lol.
Yeah, I had a pretty good week getting back on track after coming home from Paris. But then the stomach plague descended on me, and i missed a few days. Anyone else feel like shit when they’re on a roll and suddenly get knocked off the train tracks? Anyone else feel gross when they can’t run? Yeah, it was a tough weekend.
I guess I don’t have too many other updates….I’ve decided to run JUST FOR THE SAKE OF RUNNING. I won’t start training for anything until I do it with the running club once I get to William and Mary (less than a month, can you believe it?? I’m scared shitless, but I’M SO EXCITED!). I’ll just get my mileage in to build endurance, and then start the speedwork when I have people to work with and a specific race date to train for.
Oh on another note…the shins have been bothering me again. They haven’t flared up since march…I think it might be the treadmill? I’ve had to do a lot of runs on the TM this past week because of work. Maybe I should start taking calcium supplements again. Maybe I should drink more OJ? More lactaid?
MAYBE I SHOULD GET MY LIFE FIGURED OUT BEFORE GOING BACK TO COLLEGE?????? lol.
Interesting & Good Luck.
Comment by Robert — July 28, 2008 @ 6:40 am
Aww Kate. Hope ur feeling better soon and just watch that weight…..I know you already know this but you cant afford to lose any. Get fueling up and your runs will only feel more enjoyable
Comment by sparklingstar — July 29, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
I may be totally wrong, but maybe the shin problem started because you lost a little bit of weight? Your body is probably not getting enough fuel to fully support and repair it’s self so this may be the root of the problem.
But, I will say, from the little bit I know about you, it seems like you have a pretty level head and are already on the way back to fixing the underfueling problem. So hopefully with just a little time and patience you will be right and normal before you head off to school.
Good luck with everything!
Comment by Caitlin (runcaitrun) — July 30, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
Hi Kate, I know a number of people who have gone to WM and absolutely loved it. I’m sure you’ll do great there. It sounds like you have the running thing figured out. Balance is always hard at college, and it’s key too in temrs of grades, your health, and your sanity.
I hope your GI issues have cleared up. I know that can be such a hindrance.
Well, take car of yourself and it’ll be soon enough that you’ll be back into the grind of classes and all that fun college stuff.
Comment by solerunner — August 3, 2008 @ 3:50 am