Obstacles +1

I need to invoke Lord Ganesh now to remove my obstacles. As if shin and back problems were not enough, now I get slammed with cough, cold, sneezing, body ache and fever. It started on Tuesday so I thought if I have to get in a run, I have to get one in before the symptoms get worse. So I consulted with my coach and he said, drink lots of fluids and put in a 12 miler. It should take 2 hours right? Right.... I felt so weak as the miles went by that after 7-8 miles, I just started walking more and running less. It was one of the hardest run I have ever done, on the scale of Hellyer run for amount of effort I had to put in. Anywho, it took more 2 hours 40+ mins to finish 12 miles. In a way glad that I was able to exercise my lungs and my will power but felt bad that I am not enjoying this last long run before the actual event. Instead of feeling good about the hard work I have put in, now I have to worry about recovering by next week to the point that I feel full of energy on the morning of June 27.

Shri Ganyeshay Namah...

One more torpedo

I was supposed to run 20 miles today, but I ain't running. I did it again. I messed up my back a little this Monday. I was supposed to do core in the gym, so I went and did some spinning, weight lifting and core. After the physiotherapist's appt, my shins were much better and I was feeling good so I kept on going for over an hour. Next day, my back was hurting as if I had pinched some nerve or had a slip disc. This has happened before to me a few years ago. I was on the bed for a week. Luckily this time, its not that bad. I can walk around but with a strange gait. If I walk for half an hour or so, I get that pain again. Heat and lying down helps. Current plan: Get better as soon as possible to start running.

Sigh.