five weeks to go
The fact is old, but the confirmation is recent. A man ran around the world. The article doesn't say what he did in between continents - tread water? But I will not get hung up on technicalities. Here's someone who took running very far.
I did not run for six days. Sick within the triangle defined by flue, tonsilitis, and sinus infection, I could not breathe, I could not sleep, never mind running. My mileage last week was a meager six miles. This week - today, still congested and miserable - I attempted a 5k and finished it, slow and steady.
I started the taper for my marathon awfully early, isn't it?
Just kidding. I have five weeks to fully recover, and get back to mile 19, and then beyond it.
posted by runliarun @ 7:31 AM
11 Comments:
Here's wishing that you get well soon and start cranking up the mileage again.
Well now that he's run around the world, what's left for him? Hmm...
Hoping you're back to rights soon!
You've got a good positive attitude - and you'll snap right back! Plenty of time.
Better not to push yourself you'll bounce back in no time, in the meanwhile feel better soon and enjoy the rest!
Sorry to hear you had that crap that's been going around. I've yet to meet anyone who has avoided it. I'm a firm believer in resting when you're sick, though. Those miles will come back.
Bummer that you're sick. :( Get lots of rest. Now's your chance to be a slacker and it's OK! :) Take care and you'll be back at it soon.
Hope you are feeling better and back to putting in the miles soon.
Hope you feel better soon.
Keep at it. Hopefully are fully on the mend and getting back out there.
Around the world - now that's a run. If my calculations are right at a little less than a 10 minute pace (more or less) it would take him about 6,000 hours (or 3/4 of a year to do that). Interesting to see that he met his wife in Venezuela on the trip.
A nice little long run around the world is a lofty goal. Another guy finished the same feat last year, I believe, and should be coming out with a book and documentary in the near future.
Get well soon.
I too got sick about 5 weeks before my marathon. I did fine and you'll be great! Feel better soon!
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