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Monday, January 28, 2008

Under the Weather

I don't feel so good today, homies.

Not because of the race yesterday -- I mean, I have some of the standard soreness/stiffness that results after a long run but nothing abnormal -- no, I feel like I've caught a cold.

Saturday my throat was kinda scratchy, yesterday when I woke up the throat felt sore, and by yesterday night, I felt feverish, congested, achy, and overall icky. I went to bed early and got plenty of rest, which certainly helped, but I still feel sick today. Blech.

I'm at school -- pressing through with my two classes for the day -- but all I can think about is returning home and crawling back in to bed this afternoon.

I think Karma is getting me back for commenting to a friend last week that I hadn't been sick in "forever." Now, the resulting congestion and achy-ness is Karma's bitch-slap in response to that previous comentary: "Oh yeah? Haven't been sick in 'forever' huh? Well, how's this for ya?!" Damn you Karma!

23 comments:

Wes said...

Ahhhh. Feed Karma some chicken soup and get some rest :-) Hope you feel better!

Lori said...

That stinks about getting a cold...hopefully it won't turn into anything more. Great job on the half! You rocked it like the rockstar you are!!!

diana said...

better now than right before the race. Hope that you feel better soon.

Marcy said...

I'm with ya chica! I told my husband before he left for work today "We are not leaving the house!" 3 sick chicks. Bleck! And while fortunately I get to stay home all day, I still have "Mommy duties" *sigh* Feel better soon!

Laura N said...

Hope you feel better soon. I use Zicam as soon as I start feeling a cold come on, and I swear it helps get rid of it.

Tri+Umph said...

That Karma.. she sure is a bitch, huh?

Feel better Jess, get some rest and try to kick the bug!

TonyP said...

There is something going around. I've had it for 5 days now. Feel better !

Unknown said...

You are not the only one. It has been going around. I am done with that crap already!

Rest up and drink plenty of fluids and GET WELL soon.

Razz said...

congrats on the run! Hope ya feel better soon.

Jess said...

Awesome job on your race. I got sick after running the baltimore marathon...the doc. said longer races could deplete the immune system. Rest and chicken soup are probably a good plan

MN Mom said...

I can relate I just went through this...take Musinex DM seriously it breaks it up. I went to the doctor and that is what he prescirbed...over the counter too.
Drink fluids & rest of course.

chia said...

I so dug your play by play of the race last weekend. Thank you! I hope you feel better soon!

Viv said...

I hope you get to feeling better real soon. I am still fighting over here drinking C monster and all this junk. I might have to give in.
Jump in the jammies when you get home and straight to bed :-)

J~Mom said...

Bleck. Feel better soon! I hope you are at home resting right now!

runner26 said...

oh no! So sorry to hear you are sick. Sometimes that can happen after you've run a lot. I honestly find that when my mileage increases, I get sick. Take care of yourself and feel better.

(btw, nice job on the half yesterday!! It sounds like it went very well.)

Erin said...

Yuck! I hope it passes before it becomes something full blown. Rest up and take it easy.

Crissy Rae said...

Gotta love that Karma. It's a sneaky little devil...hiding away until we think or say just the right thing, then "bam!" there it is! Get lots of rest and good foods and kick Karma's ass.

teacherwoman said...

Rest up chica! I hope you feel better soon!

Rich said...

Airborne Airborne Airborne! You have to take it early for max impact. Good luck!

Jes said...

Aw, I hope you feel better soon! I recommend orange juice and rest.

MNFirefly said...

I hope you feel better soon, Jess. Rest up!

Iron Jayhawk said...

Aww. Feel better sweetie. Great job on the race...at least this hit you AFTER and not before.

Mendy said...

Hope you feel better soon, Jess! Sounds like you are resting up like you should.