I have zero miles to report. I decided after the marathon that I was going to take this whole week off, but knew I was probably lying to myself. I have been so sick today. I woke up through out the night last night feeling like I was going to throw up. I held it together until 6 this morning. That was it for me. I hugged the toilet for the next few minutes getting everything out. I wish it could've only been once that I threw up, but it was all morning. I've never had such stomach cramping, EVER!! I feel like garbage. I have an appointment tomorrow morning to talk with my cardiologist. Back in May he cleared me to run just one marathon. He's such a nonbeliever in me! I said "well, what if I qualify for Boston, can I run that one too?" He just laughed. I'm convinced he laughed with doubt that I'd qualify. Well, maybe he laughed because he thought after my first marathon I'd never want to run another. On the contrary... I loved it! I registered for Boston and now I have to go see if it's wise for the ole heart to carry me through. My biggest concern is how sick I get when I run strenuous runs. The ultra relay kicked me around the corner and I couldn't finish my last leg. I am not the type to bow down so easily. I love to be challenged, and try to fight every fear that I have. Again, I am sick. Swollen toes and short of breath. Please tell me this can be normal... Anyone?? I will update tomorrow with the cardiologists verdict on whether I'm cleared for another amazing marathon.
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