In the last 80 hours I have slept approximately 3 hours. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights were each all nighters. I came home from the office around 6 p.m.; the goal was to hydrate, nap, and get in a 7 mile training run. I needed to get it in today in light of the race on Sunday. I couldn't sleep but rested; I was afraid that if I let myself sleep that it might be for days. So, around 8 p.m. I got dressed and went to the gym. I couldn't do more than 6.5 miles tonight, and I only ran 4.5 miles. The only thing making me feel better is that for at least one of the miles that I walked it was on an incline. I've taken ibuprofen, have my feet, achilles, and calves on ice.
In preparation for the pavement, my doctor prescribed me another presdnisone course that I will start tomorrow. That should sufficiently dull any pain that I may feel on Sunday. It will make me puffy, but I've lost 3 pounds this week (not healthy, I concede that) in light of nonstop work, not having an appetite, and stress. I guess it will all work out.
Weather reports for Sunday have the temperature fluctuating between 60-80 but with thunderstorms. UGH!!!!! Why rain? It's not as if I don't get rain in the bayou. Why do I have to get it in Chicago as well? I expect cold in Chicago in April, I expect an overcast sky in Chicago in April, I even expect the Cubs to lose in Chicago in April --- but thunderstorms? I don't know what to wear if it is raining. I guess I will have to buy something in Chicago on Saturday. Again, I welcome any suggestions as to appropriate rain gear.
My bed is calling my name. I am so completely exhausted I may fall asleep without showering. Gross, I know. But the housekeeper is coming tomorrow to change the sheets. Hoping and praying that I can rest, hydrate, and stretch enough in the next few days to have a decent race on Sunday.
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