My training this week was… close to non-existent. Unfortunately, Elly and I both came down with sinus infections (not sure why the cat and I are both sick) and mine seems to be the sinus infection from hell. It has made it hard to do just about anything, no less run. The good news is that Elly and I are both on antibiotics, and she seems to be feeling a lot better. I’m still feeling a little rough. Hopefully this week gets a little better for me.
Monday: Rest Day
Elly started to come down with something, so I was considering taking her to the vet. She would walk around the apartment sneezing, which made me a little worried. I was still pretty sore from A1A, and a rest was well deserved.
Tuesday: 5 miles Progression Run
I went running with one of my friends around town. Despite my legs still feeling a little sore, I felt strong and had no trouble holding 8:20/mi paces. We started around 9:00/mi for the first mile and made it down to 7:50/mi for the last mile. It felt so good to stretch out the legs and push the pace a little. I spent some of the run wishing that I had felt this strong at A1A.
Wednesday: 5 easy miles
It was warm and wonderful outside. I went out for a pretty chill run with no real plan. I tried to incorporate a few hills into the workout, but it was basically just an easy chill run. It was the first run of the year in shorts!!
Thursday: Rest
I woke up feeling a little icky, but I was still hoping the feeling would pass. Elly was sneezing a lot, so I took her to the vet. She was not a fan and spent a lot of time whining, crying, and shaking. We got some antibiotics and were sent on out way.
I found her passed out like this soon after we got home:
Friday: 3 easy miles
I woke up in the morning with the sinus infection from hell. If this is how Elly felt, I just feel awful for her. I went to the doctor, they gave me the ok to run as long as I was not coughing and sent me home with antibiotics. I decided to go out for a quick easy run, and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected.
Saturday: Rest
Sinus Infection from Hell (SIFH) got worse. I figured it would be a good idea to chill out and not run. I was starting to lose my appetite, which for me means I must be really really sick.
Sunday: More Rest
SIFH got worse and I started coughing a lot. Coughing was my cue to skip my long run this week even though I really wanted to go out. I rode my bike around town a little to get some fresh air.
What I was supposed to run: 36 miles
What I could actually run given the SIFH: 14 miles
Basically, that was my week. I am really hoping to feel better quick so I can get back to my normal training. If things don’t get better, I’ll be making another trip to see my doctor. I’ll kind of play it by year to see what actually gets done next week. It is supposed to be my first 40-mile week of this training cycle, but that definitely depends on how I am feeling.
Elly and I have been trying to sleep off our illnesses. It’s good to have company when sick. Luckily, Frank has been taking good care of us and has been trying to force me to eat.
Do you still run if you are sick? Have you ever gotten sick at the same time as your pet?
She Runs the Wasatch 
I won’t run if it goes into my chest, otherwise it’s game on. Hope you and Elly feel better soon!!
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Awww you poor little things. I really hope you start feeling better soon. I feel so bad when my pets are sick. 😦 Rest up and don’t worry about those miles. Running will still be there when you feel better. 🙂
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I hope you and Elly are feeling better soon! If the congestion is making its way down into your chest, I would definitely advise not running. Also if it is cold out you might want to take it easy. For me whether I am sick or not, cold weather running makes me a bit congested. If I am already sick that extra congestion often makes colds/sinus issues drag on forever.
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Aw. Crazy that your kitty and you got sick at the same time! I hope you get better soon. On a positive note, yay for wearing shorts in February!
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SIFH had me cracking up lol.
Can’t believe you ran through some of that. I would have been layed up in bed all week .
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I hope you and Elly both feel better soon! Sinus infections are the WORST. I always feel like if my head is hurting and tender and clogged, the rest of me just feels terrible by default! It’s so hard to function with a sinus infection. Thank goodness for antibiotics!
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