Soulbuster II

If you witnessed my run on the track today, you know it wasn't pretty. It finally took a breakdown followed by more running followed by Steve telling me 'You're sick' for it all to register. Here's the short (but thorough) recap.

• I didn't sleep all that well. I woke up heavier than I have all season and very swollen.
• I did my normal routine this morning...eat, drink, poop, pee. Nothing out of the ordinary.
• When my bladder ached 5 minutes out of Gateway, I knew it would be a long day.
• I had 6 pit stops total during the run today, four of which included #2. I pooped in the restroom at Russell's Bakery, Burger King, Mozarts, and the Austin High Tennis courts. (sorry for the TMI, but I was definitely feeling sick)
• The 20 pre-track miles were fine otherwise. My left hip is still sore. The hills were a little much for my legs today.
• On the track, I nailed MGP for my first two miles. After a lap of trying to go faster, I had a breakdown because I felt horrible in my guts.
• Steve told me to run 800 really easy and give him one more mile at MGP. He wanted me to get out of the 'emotional' part of my breakdown.
• I nailed my MGP mile after the breakdown, went straight to the port-o-potty, had nothing left in my intestines or bladder but felt like I had to go so bad. Instead I just sat there and sobbed.
• Steve had good words for me and made me realize I really was actually sick and probably very dehydrated. It was okay to stop running at that point.
• I have taken a three-bag ice bath. It was so cold that I still had big ice cubes left in the water after 20 minutes.
• I lost over five pounds during the run in 40-50 degree temps. Five pounds after drinking water throughout the run, eating 3 GUs, and post-run half of our anniversary almond croissant.

Thanks to those who were out there and cheered for me. I will run strong again on another day.