Monday, October 31, 2011

Will Race for...antibiotics

I love those months where everything is clicking.  Your training is on track.  The scale is moving in the right direction.  You feel strong, confident, inspired, on top of your game and on top of the world.  There might be a hiccup here or there, but for the most part you are just plain awesome.

That was not this month, oh no, that was not this month.  Here is a really scientific graph displaying the dramatic drop in my awesomeness:
As you can see, I hit an all time low this month.  Not a bit of awesome left.  Not only that, but I think I also hit an all time low for exercising.  So what was going on?  Why did this month just suck in the physical fitness department?  Let me break it down:
Week 1- Tapering
Week 2- Injured
Week 3- Injured + sick kids
Week 4- Less injured + sick me
And the month closes with the addition of ammoxicilin and cough syrup with codeine.

The good news is that in 24 hours I should be feeling like a new women... and actually sounding like a women again.  Other positives:
*All the resting was really good for my foot!  It feels great and once I can breath again I will try a slow jog.
*I am now extra motivated to get my flu shot!
*I got all caught up on Jerseylicious!

The best news of all is that tomorrow is a new month and a new beginning.  Both my foot and my respiratory system are on the mend.  I am feeling motivated to make goals and accomplish them.  I have a night of trick or treating (with two cute dinosaurs) ahead of me!  And (hopefully) I have nowhere to go but up, right?

I will leave you with a little Halloween humor (especially if you have ever had a baby).  Happy Halloween!

 How was your October?

What is on deck for November?
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21 comments:

  1. LisaOctober 31, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Ugh, injuries and sickness. Damn, that's unlucky. Hope you're feeling better soon.

    OMG, the zombie/baby comparison. How awesome is that!

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  2. ChristieOctober 31, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Hope you had a great Halloween with the kiddos. made me laugh with the "sound like a woman". I know how that is. Not sure what November is going to bring for me except a good Thanksgiving Dinner! :)

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  3. Sarah GreccoOctober 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'm glad you have your priorities straight.....Jersylicious? HAHA! You are funny.

    I'm going to try and lose 5 pounds in November so I can gain it back in December via pie and cookies.

    xo
    Sarah
    Get UP & Go

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  4. MotherRunnerOctober 31, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Ugh - I hate being sick! Hope you feel better soon!

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  5. JillOctober 31, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Bummer!!! Truly! But November can only go up from October, right?

    :)

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  6. RachelOctober 31, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Feel better soon! Seems like everyone is sick lately, stupid change in seasons!

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  7. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I feel your pain. I spent October injured + tapering, injured + racing, and then just plain injured (worse). November is rehab city - but it will likely be a couple months until I am "back" (sigh). I am learning to love the bike, and reminding myself that I once hated running too.

    I hope you get better soon!

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  8. BabyWiltNovember 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Thats a cruddy few weeks you have had there, hope you feel better soon especially since it is November and there's no turning back .... onwards and forwards to health :-)

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  9. A Prelude To...November 1, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm hoping for a better month, too! Bring on November! I'm hoping to increase my mileage this month. Last month was pitiful!

    YAY for antibiotics! You'll feel better in no time now!

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  10. MeaghanNovember 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Injuries PLUS being sick?? Sucktastic at best. With that said, HAPPY NOVEMBER!! :)

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  11. TaraNovember 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    UGH, I sure hope you feel better, no fun being sick. Especially sick AND injured! Here's to a healthy November!

    My October was pretty basic, but hoping to ramp up some things in November.

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  12. JillrunsforsanityNovember 1, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Glad to hear you are on the mend. I hope your little dinosaurs had a fun night.

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  13. Amanda@runninghoodNovember 1, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I like that you say...it can only go up from here! Here's to things getting better this time around. :) And that picture is funny! I always say that about babies...the toddlers that walk around drooling and pooping and biting...ha ha.

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  14. RainaNovember 1, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Hi! New visitor here :) Hope the antibiotics help soon. Get well!

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  15. fancy nancyNovember 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Oh bummer...injured AND sick! Here's to a new month!!!

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  16. TerzahNovember 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Katie, what can I say? Sometimes it takes antibiotics to bring a lousy month to a close. Especially when you have kids around...(I am waiting for the axe to fall at my house...bad attitude, I know, but it's gotta happen sometimes....)

    I'm glad your foot is better, and I know the awesomeness will return.

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  17. The Mommy MilesNovember 1, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    You crack me up! I assure you, your awesomeness is intact! Speedy recovery!

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  18. Bluegrass Tri ChickNovember 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Injuries stink! Hope you are off to a better month!

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  19. MikeNovember 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Injuries are a thing you have to deal with when you're an active person...as much as we are careful in preventing them sometimes it happen.
    The best thing to do is to grow from them. Injuries are an occasion to know your body better!

    Peace
    Mike @TheIronYou

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  20. stefanoSTRONGNovember 5, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    great blog and cool humor! i wrote something about zombies riding a bike :-)
    http://www.stefanolacara.com/2011/11/riding-dead-uno-zombie-potrebbe-andare.html?showComment=1320441782292
    (yes, it's in italian, but you can translate it :)

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  21. stefanoSTRONGNovember 5, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    great blog and cool humor! i wrote something about zombies riding a bike :-)
    http://www.stefanolacara.com/2011/11/riding-dead-uno-zombie-potrebbe-andare.html?showComment=1320441782292
    (yes, it's in italian, but you can translate it :)

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