Running with a Migraine

Day 15-- Feeling tired and a bit worn out. I came to ask myself today, how do runners do it when they do not feel well. I mean today I woke up with a horrible migraine, but had to just work through it. Do runners really just run through something like that? Do they really still go out there and run even when they feel sick with the sound, light and smells? Well, I did. I didn't want to make excuses. I didn't much, but I did run. Oh yeah, by the way I ran, yes ran today. Okay, so it wasn't the greatest in distance or time, but the fact is that I did in fact actually run. I decided to take it slow, so I started with a 1:1 ratio. I walked 1m and then ran 1m. I did this 4 times. It doesn't sound like much, but trust me my knee is feeling it. I figure if I do this for a week then I can move up slowly to something like a 1.5:1.5, then maybe a 2:2 then a 2:3, 2:4 and well you get the point. The goal is to begin slow until I can get to the point where I can merge with regular training programs. Most of the training programs I looked into are for about 10 to 12 weeks, and with the marathon in March I am still doing fine. I think this should work out just fine.

I really need to start putting all this energy I have somewhere. I know you are supposed to cross train, but that is just not cutting it when it comes to distracting me from family drama. That negative emotion is exhausting and I want to put it to good use. That kind of stuff really gets me moving, but the only problem is I don't really move along to fast. After talking to my dad I felt the reassurance about my decision to run. It was nice to hear someone actually understood where I was coming from. Lately I was beginning to think that no one could understand why I am the way I am. More so, the way I was feeling. Even if no one is actually reading this blog, it is nice to have an outlet for all my thoughts.