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Greg Strosaker ran: Well, I guess it prov...
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Well, I guess it proves one of the side effects of higher mileage is that you are, again, more vulnerable to the little upsets. The bug that took 2 of my sons 24 hours to clear took me 3 times that long. Running wasn't even a consideration. In fact, I didn't think I'd be able to run today, but after gingerly stomaching an English muffin this morning, carefully downing some coffee, tentatively taking in a banana, hesitatingly downing a second cup of coffee, and more boldly taking in a fiber one bar, all seemed surprisingly OK, so out I went in the pouring rain. And now I wish I'd packed more food.
Hopefully that's the last disruption of the training season. With three weeks to peak and three weeks to taper, it's time to bear down. The upside of being sick was maybe I caught up on some sleep (30 hours in 4 days is pretty rare, plus even took an even rarer nap yesterday) and now I'm hungry to get back at things and optimize these last few weeks. But first to get the fuel and hydration back on track. Carefully, of course.
Glad you're feeling better Greg, good pace for the first anticipation back from illness. Gutsy call on that Fiber One bar!!!
9 months ago • Like • 1 person
You are brave to take in the fiber one bar after all that! I love them, don't get me wrong, but not BEFORE a run! Well done Greg! Hope this little bump, and much needed sleep, refreshed you for focused training!
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Welcome back Greg. Was hoping to see a run from you today. Rough stuff, those GI bugs. Glad you got this one in...looks about perfect for you for a return-to-action. You'll regain stride quick this wk...the sleep inventory being replenished should really help!
9 months ago • Like
All is well in my world now. The silence from you was unsettling :-) Sorry about the bug but glad it was nothing more serious. Take it easy coming back if at all possible...
9 months ago • Like • 1 person
Eat. Sleep. Rock & Roll....Greg, you are back. Nice run today. Now pass me an English Muffin with a little raspberry jam, please.
9 months ago
Welcome back. Glad to see you putting in a run. Hope the disruptions are gone for good.
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Sorry to hear you were sick, hopefully its all behind you and you can get back to kicking butt. Congrats on the sleep though. I haven't seen much of that lately.
9 months ago • Like
i guess your body needed rest and it found a wa to get it! Good to see you back on your feet. Hope it stays that way. A fiber bar, really?
9 months ago • Like
We're all pulling for ya!
9 months ago • Like
Glad you're able to kick out some miles today!
9 months ago • Like
Glad to hear you are on the mend. Extra sleep is one of the benefits(?) of being ill.
You were braver than me running so soon :_ Well done!
9 months ago • Like
Thanks all - Fiber One bars are actually my preferred fuel - I need to restrain myself to one per day.
9 months ago • Like
Nice run!
9 months ago • Like
Really happy you caught up on some sleep Greg! Nice run, hope you feeling much better.
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Greg - you are inded right in that perfect storm of being susceptible to little bugs and being run down - I usually get mine during the taper, so you are ahead of me there. Way to rest and reload - you'll be a fire breathing dragon on race day.
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Glad to see you're feeling better (and managed to get in some extra rest)! Time to refuel and get back at it like you always do :)
9 months ago • Like
Glad you are feeling better.
9 months ago • Like
nice recovery comeback run. glad everyone is feeling better. this little hiccup wont make a dent in your fitness. the sleep is great for sure!
9 months ago • Like
Great come back Greg! Glad you kicked that bug!!! I was very happy to see your post today, great to see you right back at it!
9 months ago • Like
Great to see you back among the living! Take it slow until you're feeling better! Nice job on the run today!
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Eat lots of garlic Greg - no one but family gets too close, but at least it also keeps the dreaded lurgies at bay. Hope you feel your old self soon.
9 months ago
My wife said I should have my head examined for running in that rain this morning. I wonder what she would have said if I had run in that rain this morning coming off of a GI bug that took 3 days to get over? I think she would have said "get in the car I am driving you to get your head examined." Nice return to the land of the living, and welcome back!
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Thanks all - @Christian, you just need to let your wife experience what your mood is like when you can't run, so she comes around to saying "glad you are feeling better" like mine did.
9 months ago • Like
Way to go Greg! Glad you're feeling better and hopefully that is the last disruption for some time. :)
9 months ago • Like
Bad timing on the sickness, though better now than during race week! Looks like you're bouncing back quickly. Hope you continue to feel better and the rest of training goes as planned.
9 months ago • Like
Nice comeback run, Greg. Glad to hear you could shake the bug and hope you can stay healthy the rest of your season for the marathon.
9 months ago • Like
Welcome back Greg!! Sounds like you caught a bad one :( I pray you're able to regain your strength soon so you can get back on track!!
9 months ago • Like
Glad you're back at it! Good to get that bug now than later closer to your race!
9 months ago • Like
So glad you are feeling better!
9 months ago • Like
Nice run back; glad you are feeling better!
9 months ago • Like
Welcome to being a masters runner. Hope you continue to feel better.
9 months ago • Like
Nice comeback run, Greg. Plenty of time in the training cycle to get right back on track. The time off way do you some good in the long run.
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Nice comeback run Greg. I've noticed how my immune system dips like that during training too and have turned to cherry active and berocca to help give it a boost. Hope you are over it
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Hoping the comeback continues! Glad to hear the tummy is finally behaving!
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Nice - that fiber one bar will keeps things in place for a while!!
9 months ago • Like
Glad you're on the upswing. Here's to an uneventful rest of the cycle for you!
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Happy to hear Greg. I know the immune system can weaken near the peak of training. But can high running volume also work the other way? I've managed to avoid all the colds etc in our household this year (with 2 kids <5!). Maybe the increased cardiovascular work keeps the system flushed or similar?
9 months ago • Like
Glad to see your feeling better. Take care of yourself Greg!
9 months ago • Like
Glad you're feeling better. Good run today and take care of yourself!!
9 months ago • Like
Thanks all - @Darren, I don't think it works the other way, that's just dumb luck!
9 months ago • Like • 1 person
Glad you're feeling better!
9 months ago • Like
I was beginning to worry. Glad to see you are feeling better and energized. Looking forward to following your final 6 weeks until Towpath
9 months ago • Like
Glad your feeling better! Maybe the extra 3 days of rest will be good for your legs? Nice run!
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I saw a tweet earlier that said your weekly mileage from last week. I wondered why it was so low. I love your description of all the tenderness in which you ate your food this morning. I'm with Kenny, although other parts of your body have been ravaged, maybe your legs will have a sweet perk? Good luck getting back. I'm glad you are hungry...that is definitely a good sign.
9 months ago • Like
Feed the beast ;). Happy miles this week Greg.
9 months ago • Like
Smart 7 Greg. Glad your feeling better. Hope your able to bounce back quickly.
9 months ago • Like
Back at it. Good to see!
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