I missed a run Wednesday night as I was curried up on the couch super sick 😦 I had gone speed skating earlier that day and had planned on a 4k run that evening. However when I got home, I got super sick. I was on the couch from the time the girls went to bed a 7pm until 9pm…then I crawled in my bed and slept ALL NIGHT LONG…well, I was up once with Hilary.
Thursday morning I woke up feeling refreshed but still a little under the weather. By the evening, I was pretty much back to my normal self and decided a 5-6k run was do-able.
Well….once I got running, I started to rethink my 5-6k. I had to take it one kilometer at a time. Let me break it down the way I remember it:
Kilometer 1: Slow, steady and I was trying to figure out why I was running.
Kilometer 2: Slide stitch…crap…slow down…walk it out. Walking’s not helping…start running again…slowly. Running slowly I questioned how far I should run.
Man, am I ever glad I am watching Chicago PD or I would have checked out by now. Commercial break…dammit.
Kilometer 3: I’m only going to do 4k…just have to make it one more kilometer.
Kilometer 4: I feel great, side stitch is gone…maybe I’ll do the full 6.
Kilometer 4.50: I think I’ll just do 5k.
Kilometer 5: DONE – thank god it’s over! Time to stretch, snack, shower and go to bed.
Yes, I ate my daughters yogurt after running (don’t tell her)
Not the worst run I’ve ever had but it sure made me question my ability to run and the distance I wanted to run.
Ever change your run due to unexpected events?
What do you do for side stitches?
It’s FRIDAY! What are your weekend plans?Â
We are laying low…I think 😉
Piper's Run 
You ‘curried’ on the couch? Was it masala or vindaloo?
Glad you’re feeling better.
ha ha…whoopps…spell check did not pick that up…I wonder if I should change it to curled up or just leave it…thoughts?
🙂
Leave it. Tell everyone it’s a Canadian expression.
ha ha…awesome! Will do 😉
Why do you get side stitches – good question! Some runs don’t go as planned, but at least you still got out there. 🙂
I was happy to get a few km in…I need to research side stitches more 🙂
Let me know what you find out! 😉
Yuk – I probably wouldn’t have run at all if I didn’t feel well. I haven’t had a side stitch for… hmmm… can’t remember the last time…. hope you have a good weekend and feel great!
Happy weekend to you too….hope the West Coast is full on sunshine and adventures 🙂
(It’s finally sunny today – calm after the storm)
I think it’s smart to listen to your body and change runs if you need it! I know my body ALWAYS tells me to quit, but sometimes there is a different between being mentally ready to be done, and your body telling you “nope, that’s enough today” Especially when you’ve been sick!
I couldn’t agree more!
I’ve had a few runs like that and usually get close to doing what I had set out to do – usually. Blame it on the couch “currie”.
ha ha ha…my spell check failed me – I was curled up on the couch 🙂
lol, that mental process is pretty much what I’m thinking whenever I try to get through a run I’m not feeling so great about. One time I had to cut a run short cause of foot issues, it’s the only time I have ever had someone pick me up mid-run.
At least you’ve recognized you should stop – good for you. Better safe then sorry!
This week has been all about cancelling runs. Hubby and I both had an awful headcold so we called off all runs from Tuesday until Thursday. Tonight is a 6 KM *fingers crossed* When I get side stitches I try to alternate the leg I am breathing on. If I breathe in on the left side I try to exhale on the right, it really seems to help 🙂
I have definitely had runs before where I had to take it one mile at a time. You got it done though! And I promise I won’t tell about the yogurt. 😉
It’s all good, eh!
Yeah…it’s a good thing she doesn’t count how many are left in the box each day or I’d be in trouble!
Oh dear! Glad you’re feeling better! I think we’ve all had those runs where we just feel like running is the worst thing ever and we need to quit right NOW! Ooo do you like Chicago PD? I saw a commercial the other day and wondered about it.
They happen, they make us stronger.
Yes, I’m actually really into Chicago PD and Fire – could help that my husband is a Paramedic and volunteer fire fighter 😉 I think you might like it…the two show’s really intertwine and story lines cross over. So if you watch both you get it.
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂
I feel like that on so many of my runs. The main thing is, you’re feeling better and you got it done. 🙂
Yeah, I was happy with getting it done 🙂
Sounds like a tough run, well done for sticking it out. It sounds a lot like your body was still not fully recovered from the bout of feeling unwell. As for the stitches, I rarely get them, but I usually find that they are related to what I’ve been eating before or during the run. Once you get them, there are a few things you can try – exhale sharply when you land on the other foot from the side of the stitch, or sharply contract your abs inwards after you have exhaled (the latter helps me a lot!). Just experiment with it, I think this is yet another case where everyone is different and it’s a case of what works for you! 😉
I will definitely give that a try next time. I usually run/walk with my hands above my head for a little bit.