Whiskey Row Marathon Saturday

[Bateluer]

First, the weather forecast. High of 56, low of 33, thunderstorms likely. On unpaved, dirt mountain trails with steep inclines and declines, rain will be devastating.

Second, my health. About a month ago, I had a cold. Typical cold, started with the usual sore throat, moved to a head full of snot and stuffy nose, then to a cough. Usually, it fades away from there, lasting less than a week. This time though, the cough persisted, though it faded to a very minimal cough. This morning, I got up with a sore throat again, which worsened through out the day. When I got home from work, I took a nap. When I got up, it was worse. And I can see at least one white 'thing' near the back of my throat. My gag reflex, short cue tips, and tongue prevent me from actually getting to it though.

I hate to self diagnosis, but a few google searches turned up information that I didn't like. Strep, Mono, and a few others. I don't think it's strep though. I used to get that every winter when I was young, so I know what it feels like. I don't feel like I have a fever, nor do I feel the extreme exhaustion and quesiness that I'd associate with strep. This also likely rules out any strain of the flu.

Hopefully, I can get in to see a doctor tomorrow morning. Regardless, I will be doing the run, even if I have full blown strep, H1N1, Mono, or something else. Incidentally, if you hear about an outbreak of something in northern AZ, it was probably me.

 

[dealmaster00]

i dunno, if I get sick I usually don't do anything too strenuous in hopes of a quicker recovery. thats just me though...

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: dealmaster00
i dunno, if I get sick I usually don't do anything too strenuous in hopes of a quicker recovery. thats just me though...

Unfortunately, I've already paid for the registration costs and the hotel deposit, so if I don't show, I eat the cost. 🙁 Event registration costs are almost always nonrefundable.

 

[SWScorch]

the white "thing" is probably a tonsolith. I get them all the time when I am sick, and usually end up coughing them up when I run. Definitely sucks dude, sorry to hear that you're sick again. It's probably just a cold, as you have the same symptoms I did a few weeks ago. Unless you're really phlegmy, it shouldn't affect your performance too much. Stay positive and don't let this bring you down!!!!

 

[Megatomic]

Sorry to hear all that Bateleur. I'm running an offroad race this weekend also and I too feel under the weather. Stuffy nose, sinus pressure, post sinus drip, headache, and general feeling of blah. I'm almost 100% sure I have a sinus infection, so I started taking some amoxicillin last night. I have a spare full regimen at my disposal, hopefully it makes an impact before my race.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you to have a good run tomorrow bud. :thumbsup:

 

[Bateluer]

Since this is something that has persisted for over a month now, with varying degrees of severity, I went ahead and made a medical appointment. High time I choose a general practitioner doctor anyway.

I'm getting all my crapola together for the trip, this is the furthest I've ever driven for a run. I made sure to get a hotel with WiFi access too. 🙂

 

[InflatableBuddha]

That sucks Bateluer. I suppose the saving grace is that your lungs are OK (no fluid by the sounds of it?).

Well, you're committed now, so go and give 'er hell tomorrow man! I hope you still have a good one.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
That sucks Bateluer. I suppose the saving grace is that your lungs are OK (no fluid by the sounds of it?).

Well, you're committed now, so go and give 'er hell tomorrow man! I hope you still have a good one.

No fluid, not yet anyway.

I'm in the hotel room now. Nicest hotel room I've ever stayed at, by the way.

If the illness follows the usual pattern, my head will be filled with snot tomorrow morning. Wonder if I'll run it out.

My poor ears were popping on the drive up here too, just waiting for the packet pick up time to come so I can pick it up.. Should be interesting tomorrow.

 

[Bateluer]

Well, I'm back home now. Yeah, I was still sick in the morning. Very difficult course, with most of it being up hill. Walk up the hills, fall down the other side. Seemed to work pretty well.

My total time was 4:36. I did an early start an hour ahead of the usual start time because I wanted to be positive I'd be able to get back to the hotel for a shower before checkout time.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Well, I'm back home now. Yeah, I was still sick in the morning. Very difficult course, with most of it being up hill. Walk up the hills, fall down the other side. Seemed to work pretty well.

My total time was 4:36. I did an early start an hour ahead of the usual start time because I wanted to be positive I'd be able to get back to the hotel for a shower before checkout time.

Ouch dude. Hope you're healthier for the next race.

 

[Megatomic]

Props Bateluer, for being able to run a marathon sick when most of the earth's population can't do it on their healthiest days! :beer:

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Props Bateluer, for being able to run a marathon sick when most of the earth's population can't do it on their healthiest days! :beer:

Doctor's got me on some antibiotics now. Have to take them with food, 3 times a day. Hmm, presents a problem seeing as how I'm usually too busy at work to eat lunch. Might be a vending machine snack.