I was pretty sick yesterday, but I still tried to run in the morning. Bad idea. I felt like I had a fever, but I thought I could power through. I'm kind of insane at 6am, it seems. I ran one mile and walked back. It was sad. Then I confirmed that I did have a fever, and I was actually sick. I stayed home from work and recuperated.
This morning I definitely didn't feel back to normal, but I had to get my miles in. I did 5 miles at a 9:13-minute/mile pace. Not bad. I felt sluggish, but nowhere near as bad as I did yesterday. The rain held off until I was done, but the wind seemed to constantly be going in the wrong direction and slowing me down.
Nevertheless, I got through it, and I'm still on a high for reaching my fundraising goal!! I still can hardly believe we did it!
I had lunch with a good friend who I hadn't seen in way too long who just got married and just finished treatment for cancer. I could not believe her strength and endurance. Her only complaint was that she couldn't run and work out during her treatments! I'll think of that the next time I can't get myself out of bed. What an inspiration. It made me feel bad for complaining about a cold! That really put things in perspective.
I'm listening to Christmas music on the radio. Too early? Never!
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Therese - congrats on reaching your goal! It must be bittersweet that it happened on such an historic day.
I finally got a chance to sit down and read your blog from start to where it is now, and at every turn I am amazed and inspired by you. You are selfless, giving body and soul to helping others. (gosh, i feel like such a lazy flake next to you =P )
Keep on going - we're all rootin for ya!
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