I have begun to medicate. There are copius amounts of ibuprofen cursing thru my veins.
For 65 days, I was almost drug free. I could count on one hand the number of pills I've popped. However, the last few days, since standing upon my soap box and declaring I would make 100 consecutive days, my body has rebelled.
I don't think it has anything to do with running. I know you are probably thinking that if you run for 68 straight days you are going to get hurt. It's a free world, think what you will. I have a different conclusion. Two infact. A double barrelled conclusion if you will.
Firstly, I didn't consult my body when extending runathon til Chicago. So, it's rebelling, taking charge, showing me who's boss. It's doing a really good job. I am humbled by the power it has to make me crawl and beg for mercy and forgiveness.
Second, and since I said two, finally. My parents revenge. I opened up to the world about the our 'family business'. This of course is a sin. They may not think their gifts are funny, but I think they would get quite the kick out of getting their own back. I see them sitting in their matching lazyboys, watching the Y&R, agreeing to two more days of hobbling. That should teach her some good honest Irish guilt..
So rather than deal with either. I have choosen to self medicate and cut my runs down to the bare minimum this week.
Hopefully some easy short runs and 6000mg will have me as good as new for Sunday's half marathon.
"Fredo, you're my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever."
Ugh! Why is it that just when you think your body can take it, that's when it decides no. Well, have great runs even though they may be shorter. Hang in there!
Michael Corleone is cracking me up.
Someone once told me when you body rebels, you must strike back swiftly with a 20 miler to show it who's boss. Hmm. Your plan is probably better. Hope the IBU works for you.
After looking at your streak, I started wondering how long it's been since I took a day off and realized I've only missed 2 days in like the last 4 months! But that being said, I have taken some 1 mile and 2 mile days because I knew the body was getting peeved.
And did I mention the sweet sweet aroma of icy hot. Mmm, sex kitten.
When you have to start relying on medication to get through you're training, you're not training any more! It's too bad that you're doing this to yourself, because if you trained properly you wouldn't need drugs.