After 8 days of pain, I decided I wanted to try a run, so Friday I set out to test out my legs. I really had no idea what I was up against.
Consider this:
-in one week, I had lost 5 pounds
-i’ve been eating less than 1,000 cal a day, average is probably around 800
-i can’t wear tight things around my chest or stomach
-i can’t sleep a lot, or I sleep uncomfortable
-i feel weak and dizzy
I really had no idea what to expect. Getting dressed was a challenge, all shorts and sports bras felt REALLY tight (even if I was skinnier now!!!), I found an old bra and loose tights that did the trick. I brought Juan in case I fainted of course. I figured out it’s be easier in the morning when my stomach was empty, so nothing was sloshing around, I just had my pill and 3 tablespoons of honey for energy (the new gels!!!). I waited and hour and went.
Friday I did 4 miles. The beginning and the end were tough. My average pace was 10:45. If i tried to go faster, my chest would hurt. I was dizzy throughout and dead tired after.
Saturday was ROUGH. I did 5 miles, but I was miserable, I should have stopped earlier. I couldn’t figure out where I was (Juan was with me of course no worries!!!), was dizzy and couldn’t focus. I was really dead tired after. Pace was 10:30s.
Sunday, I managed only 3 miles. They were around 9:55, as I was running with my friends/team mates in their long run, but I couldn’t muster any more than that. I was completely blah after.
I am not even sure this is worth it, but crappy running is better than no running!
runningandthecity 
Goodness…feel better! Good for you for toughing it out. That in itself is badass!
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or crazy,,, 😉 THANKS
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This hurts just reading about it. Get better.
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thanks Dave, doing all I can (though I don’t see much changes!!!!). Fingers crossed!
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That sounds really painful! I hope you are better soon!
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well I had to try!
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I would have tried a run as well!
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Yikes! That sounds absolutely miserable. It’s bound to get better though, right?!? Hang in there!
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I hope so!!!
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Crappy running is better than not running. By co-incidence that is my life’s motto. Hope you feel better soon.
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LOVE IT!
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Hope you feel better soon! Sounds like once you are able to get enough calories your running will come back.
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I hope so…
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I’ve been thinking about you lately and hoping you were getting better. I’m glad you are out there running, but only if you are happy to be giving it a go. (if that makes any sense at all)
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Thanks D! So sweet… hopefully I’ll feel better soon
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