Oh Andy - you are certainly dedicated!   And how sad for ME that you kill my times even when you're not feeling well!  I think there is a fine line between pushing things a little too far, and helping your body, and you seem to do a great job of straddling that line!  I do believe running helps with congestion so maybe it will help you kick that flu/cold out of your system.  You are an inspiration!  I, on the other hand, feel like a cow sitting here this morning before work because I can't run yet - and I can't do strength training 2 days in a row.   I need to find something else to do on my normal run days or I might go crazy.    Maybe yoga??  I'm horrible at it but maybe that means I need it!  I hope you're all ready for Christmas and aren't going too crazy.   I'm working the next 3 days - it's been very busy (which I love) and so far I think things are under control!  😍

Oh boy - that cough can linger.  Hoping your meds will help, and that you get rid of this quickly so you can enjoy all of your Christmas activities.   I am working again today but can't wait for 4 days in a row off with no obligations other than to get my shopping/wrapping done.   Hoping to put a nice dent in that list tomorrow.   Hoping today is busy for the shop - so many people order online now - but I think some people are realizing there are a lot of things they would like to see in person - and also realizing that you can't always count on things arriving on time.   Anyway - I hope today goes better than you planned! 

Hoping the fresh air helped and you're feeling even better today.   I trfied walking yesterday on the treadmill - by about 20 minutes in I could really feel it.   After working for 9 hours on my feet yesterday, and then baking cookies last night it could really use a good massage!  So it looks like running is out for a bit more.   I will TRY and be patient.   I have today off and have 2 parties to attend.  I hope you have some fun planned for your day!

I'll bet it was so much fun to go listen!  I love live music. 

Hoping your dinner stayed with you and you're feeling better.   I'm off and running to work again today - yesterday was crazy......but that's what makes it fun!   

Tried a "walk" on my treadmill this morning - didn't go as well as I had planned.   It's very hard not to be frustrated.....but I know it will get there.   Pretty pathetic that my heart rate never reached even 90!  lol  I'll just keep doing the weights.

p.s.  I meant to ask before - how was your son's gig?  I hope you had a great time!   So exciting for you as a parent.  I absolutely LOVE music and none of my kids are really into it - I was SOOO hoping to have a musical star in the family.  lol

Good morning!   Oh  no!  I meant to message you earlier to tell you to not be so hard on yourself - you get tons of points in my book for doing as well as you're doing after your injuries.  But the flu is just horrible!  I am so sorry!  BUT......once you are feeling better, you will bounce back much quicker than you think.  Be sure to stay hydrated and get lots of rest - walk around when you can.   And I hope  you feel good in time to enjoy Christmas.  I still have not been able to run yet but am hopeful that the beginning of the year will be a great time to start - hopefully my body agrees.  I really miss the running.  Just doing strength training alone isn't enough.  I might cut down on distances for a bit - keep it to between 3-5 miles.   I think the longer runs were stressing my body out.   But we'll see how it goes.   Feel better my friend - let me know how you're doing.   I'll be working a lot the next couple of weeks, but definitely checking in here and there. 

And I very much appreciated it xxxx

Thank you so much for spotting my toucan xxxxxxx

Did they say what is wrong with it? 

Hi Andy - wow - you are doing fabulous runs, even with your injuries!  Glad everything seems to be working well.  (And I can't believe you got up last weekend at such an unGodly hour to RUN!  But you're right.....it's what runners do!)  And thank you for your encouragement.   I'm having a tough time having to "back off" on the running.   Tried the elliptical for a little bit the other day - it doesn't seem to put as much pressure on my hamstring......but I hate it.  It's just not the same.   Still doing my strength training.   Will pass on my treadmill workout today.  After working all weekend (there is NO sitting with my job) - hamstring is pretty knotted up - but I'll do some stretches today.  Congrats to you - and I hope you have a great work week!  I will be decorating for Christmas today!