Here it is almost a month since my last post and a lot has happened, unfortunately not around running and increasing race fitness!
In the week following my last post I went to see the physio twice, and my foot appeared to be healing well. I was advised to start some gentle jogging for short periods. We went away camping for the following week and whilst I didn't run I did do a fair amount of walking (including carrying small children) which gave my foot a good testing. Back to see the physio on our return (Friday Feb 26) and he was happy that I'm all set to start training again, easy at first and see how it goes.
Hold everything!
The following 10 days were filled with fever, headaches, stomach cramps and other related symptoms - no running! Off to see the doctor (4 times in two weeks) resulting in a bunch of tests and treatment for Giardia. The illness has left me very tired and physically incapable of training - the most frustrating aspect as it has been over a month now since I have been running.
I know I need to recover fully or risk doing myself damage, I'm concerned it will impact my ability to run the SMH Half Marathon on May 15th - only 2 months away having already resulted in my pulling out of the Corporate Games 5KM run on March 19th.
That's how it is at the moment, this is what I'm dealing with and I'm determined to run the half marathon in May.
Once I'm healthy I'll have to restart my training regime and get back to being disciplined about the early morning starts and following a program. Right now I need to focus on recovery and fundraising!
