Occasionally I just get mild flu-like symptoms. They used to be tied to my cycle, but I no longer have a cycle (but still am not post menopausal). Maybe by the end of the year.
So I came home, and yup, there they were: slight muscle aches, slight temp, fatigue. Even though there were a few recovery runs on my schedule, I knew what my body really needed was some rest. So I took it. So it’ll probably be a pretty short weekly wrap!
I’m joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin – even active people need rest sometimes.
Workouts update
- Monday: JY, Walking around NOLA
- Tuesday: Traveling home, walking around aiports
- Wednesday: Total rest
- Thursday: Dogwalk, more resting
- Friday: Total rest
- Saturday: Working on my parents house
- Sunday: 7 mile LSD, working on house
Mileage: 7 (-16)
JY = Jasyoga
TM = Treadmill
YFR = Yoga for Runners*
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
YFPR = Yoga for Pain Relief
YTU = Yoga Tune Up Lower Body*
*Disclaimer: Amazon affiliate links; I will make a small amount of money if you buy through these links
Running updates
Sunday
It was a picture perfect day to run & I made the most of it. It could very well be my last run around Vassar and I discovered the observatory; who knew?
Favorites of the week
It wasn’t a great week and not much going on (unless you count working on my parents’ house), so I’m just going to share more photos from my one run; it was lovely.
And that’s a wrap
This week I am also linking up with the Sunday Fitness & Food Linkup brought to you by Ilka @ Ilka’s Blog and Angela @ Marathons & Motivation.
Let’s get the conversation started:
Ever suffer with mild flu-like symptoms (but thankfully not the flu)?
What are the most halfs you’ve ever done in a year?
What are you looking forward to (doesn’t have to be race related)?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
I don’t get fevers but if I don’t get enough sleep, I feel rundown. You must have felt bad to skip Rachel’s scheduled runs.
I try to run at least 3 halfs a year but it doesn’t always work (0 in 2012 and 2 in 2013). I think the most was 7. I am looking forward to seeing Judge Sotomayor tomorrow night.
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I didn’t feel terrible, but like you, I was listening to my body. I’m definitely run down (still) & I know if I don’t take the rest I need it can get worse & take even longer to recover.
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How true.
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A very pretty week. I hope you’re feeling better now.
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Better, still not 100%. Just need some more rest! Which I’m kind of taking today.
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I looked at Vassar on my college trip but decided no. I don’t remember the observatory.
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I doubt it would be on the regular tour, it’s away from the main campus & near the golf course (which my parents’ house is behind).
I’m not sure how long it’s been there; I bet my mom would know.
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I hope the fever/symptoms pass quickly!! Your pics are just lovely though!
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It was a great run (and much needed).
I’m slowly feeling better. I was never super sick, just really run down & know that if I didn’t rest, it could turn into something. I have plans — we can’t have that!
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Sorry about your flu symptoms…I was feeling sick a few weeks ago and it was such a drag. I hope you rest up! The scenes on your run are pretty – I always love running near a river or lake.
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Oh, I’ve definitely been getting plenty of rest. 🙂 But I’m also going to slowly ease back into things this week. I feel better, but still a bit run down.
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I’m glad you listened to your body. I’m feeling that way right now.
Your run looked lovely.
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I hope you feel better soon. It was nice to have such an awesome run as the first run back.
This week we’re experiencing April Showers big time!
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I do suffer from flu like symptoms. It happens whenever I over do or become over stressed. I have never run a 1/2 in the 2 years since I began running. I am looking forward to summer runs & walks in my favorite park.
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I really didn’t think I would run a half when I first started running. Or even race! And now look at me, LOL.
Those sort of symptoms always tell me I need rest. Stat!
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When I’m run down I feel like I have a slight cold coming on.,,and if I’m lucky it doesn’t. Glad you gave your body the rest it was asking for. That was a lovely run. Now if only things would green up a touch. Still pouring here. Most halfs in a year for me = 7 + 2 fulls. I suspect years like those are behind me.
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That’s why I rested so much — because I knew that it was possible to get REALLY sick. I don’t always feel that way after a half or traveling (which is the same thing for me), but I have after the last couple. But it’s been a pretty stressful year, again.
Lots of April showers this week, but thankfully no snow.
That’s a #holotta racing! I might actually do 5 halfs this year, and that would be a first for me. I’m kind of on the fence about Vegas, though (that would be the fifth one — and my third time doing it! — and it’s the only half I’ve ever repeated).
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Good for you (and your body). Rest is a tough thing to acknowledge, but often necessary. I’m not sure how many 13.1’s I have done in a year…I do know in 2014, my goal was to do 14 (distance) races in ’14. The distance races had to be a 10K or longer in distance. I know I did a couple 10K’s, and a couple of virtual 13.1’s….but I think most of those “14 in ’14” were 13.1’s (maybe 9?)
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I just can’t get on the virtual race train. I need the real deal.
I’m very respectful of recovery. Obviously. 🙂
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My body shuts down after a race… completely. Immediately after my shower, I have to lie down and sleep. Then I feel like I’m jet lagged the week after. So I think it’s your body repairing. And the most halfs I’ve done was last year at 7. This year I’m only doing 3 (so far), with that scary little full thrown in there too, lol! I’m going to sleep through the holiday season, I think, ;D
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Usually I shoot for 3 a year, 4 if I’m really lucky.
I can run a half and feel perfectly fine the next day. But life has been so stressful for quite some time — the good news is I think I finally feel normal again.
I was supposed to run today, and I feel like I could, but it’s going to pour most of the day and I also know that an extra rest day is probably a good thing. I’ll wait til tomorrow when it’s *supposed* to be nice. Although I see another treadmill run in my future this week. 😦
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Way to listen to your body! That’s a cool castle type building.
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Vassar College is a very pretty campus. I will miss running there.
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Yes, active people do need rest. It could be your body needing a little recovery from that awesome half marathon you ran too! Whatever the reason, it’s wise to listen. Thanks for liking, Judy!
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Well, my body is still asking for rest this week, but I’ve kind of had it with it. Trying to ease back into it while trying to get a little rest (and still working on my parents’ house — at least the end is in sight with that!).
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