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Monday, October 08, 2012

100 Days

Friday night, Jerry woke me up to tell me that I felt "like lava."  Then, he rolled over and went back to sleep.  7 or 8 years ago, I think he would've stayed awake long enough to offer to get me something.  As it is, after 7 years of marriage and two kids, I guess I'm on my own when sick.

So, I got up to check my temp (102, BTW), got some aspirin, some water, and went back to bed.  Later, I woke up so drenched in sweat that I had to get up, change my clothes, and chose to go to sleep on the couch rather than get back in under the sweaty sheets.

In a sense, that was my weekend: Fever, accompanied by sore throat, congestion, and ears so plugged I can barely hear.  Yippie!  Isn't that how everyone wants to spend their weekend?

Meanwhile, as for the running, on Friday night, Jerry says to me: "Do you think it's a good idea to keep running?"

Argh!  I've been asking him that question for 2 weeks and the gist of his advice has been: "Do whatcha want, honey."

I told him: "Well, I'm only a few days away from reaching 100 days; I can't stop until at least then.  I'll just run 1 milers all weekend."

Him: "Yeah, but...are you really gonna stop at 100 days?  That's your record.  I don't think you're gonna be happy just tying that; you're gonna want to go to 150 days or 200 days, or 365 days."

Ummm...so after 7 years of marriage I guess he won't fetch aspirin, but he does know me.

So, I ran the requisite 1 milers all weekend, which was disappointing when I'd had high hopes mid-week last week, but c'est la vie.  I'm trying not to dwell on what I'm not accomplishing and trying to remind myself of what I am accomplishing.  

And, today?  Today is day #100.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

And you wonder why you are or haven't gotten better? Jeez woman how much of an idiot ARE you?

Erin said...

Congrats on the 100 day streak. Now run tomorrow for a new record and then take some time off to get better.

Julie D said...

Wow, that's dedicated. Well, at least since the "virus" broke out into something, maybe you can get rid of it now???

And LOL about marriage commentary... wonder if that will be us in 7 years.

Anonymous said...

Agreed with this comment!!

Lee said...

Happy 100! Hope you feel better.

Anonymous said...

I am inspired by the streak. I dont think u r crazy and say run on!

Kevin said...

Congrats on reaching 100 days! Hope you are feeling better.

Ryan said...

you have the immune system of a butterfly.

Carolina John said...

wow, congrats on hitting 100! get those fluids and feel better soon.

runner26 said...

feel better!!!

TNTcoach Ken said...

Wow, you woke up the Anon family! They'll build a statue of you running. People will tell stories of you for years to come. You'll be like Joan of Ark....... LMAO