I've had the flu for about a week, and as much as I would like to have run anyway, it's in my lungs. I'm mostly over it, and although it is raining again this week at least the wind has died down. I love running in the rain. Not a great idea when sick, but since when did 'not a great idea' ever stop me from trying something?
With the Gold Coast on July 1 fast approaching I wanted to at least get a little bit of running in early this week in time to taper. I had hoped to do one last long run of around 15km today, but it seems I'm going to have to let go of that wish. It is still in my lungs, and breathing is tough.
I had to settle for a short run - it was all my lungs could handle today - so I decided to do some intervals instead. At least I get to push myself a little and still give my lungs a regular break. After all the long runs lately I'm sitting here feeling as though I haven't worked out at all today (although it was tough at the time).
I find myself wanting to go back out this afternoon and do a long run anyway, but maybe I should just rest for the next four days and let myself heal up for Sunday's 21km.
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