The Minnesota Indoor Championships were last weekend at the University of Minnesota. After my little bout with illness over the past couple of weeks it was up in the air if I was going to run or not. I really didn't make the decision until that morning, but I decided it was best if I didn't run. It was tough to be there watching the Masters races. Actually, it was much tougher than I thought it would be. I put so much into getting ready for this meet that it was disappointing to not be able to see what I could do.
It was good to see some familiar faces at the meet. This meet was better attended than many of the Charities Challenge meets so it was fun to catch up with some folks that I haven't seen in a while.
The afternoon was the youth meet and we had a pretty good showing from the La Crosse area. Many youth from the La Crosse Track Club were there and put on a good showing of the track athletes from our area. My son and his friend competed in the 60, 200, and 400 meter races. Even though I was disappointed to not run myself, I have found that I almost get more happiness from watching my son compete and have fun.
Here is his 400 meter race. He is starting in lane five and his friend is in lane six.
There was a post that Shaun T made on his Facebook page today that I really liked and thought I would share with you today.
Not everyone is good at math but its time for you (and me) to create and solve our daily equations.
I want you to come up with three equations. 3 equations that you create. And by solving these equations you are producing answers that you will LIVE by for today.
My three equations are:
... 1. Workout + eating well= a healthier day.
2. Speaking my mind + keeping others feelings and interpretation in mind= positive results
3. Doing one thing that makes me happy + doing one thing that makes someone else happy= a better relationship.
Write these equations on a post-it note and look at them once an hour. Hopefully this will help you have a more productive day! A day that is filled with goodness that YOU created.
- Shaun T.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Pneumonia
I've been pretty sick for the past week. It started out as a sore throat, but has become worse over time. So bad in fact that I agreed to go to the doctor. We're about three days out from the Minnesota Indoor Track and Field Championships. I haven't been able to train much because I've been very short of breath whenever I try.
Anyone who knows me could tell you that I only see a doctor as a last resort for something that I think should take care of itself. This was pretty bad though. I was mostly sick over the weekend and tried to get some rest when I could. I went back to work on Monday and didn't feel too bad, but Tuesday morning when I tried to work out I just couldn't do much. I ended up calling in to work and went back to bed. I started having chills so bad that my whole body was shaking. Even with five blankets on and the temperature set at 72 degrees I was still freezing. So I called the doctor and made an appointment for 1pm that afternoon.
One of the main thoughts on my mind was that I need to get better for the track meet this weekend. I've been so concerned about not getting any conditioning in and how that will affect my race this weekend. This is going to be my last indoor meet of the year and the last chance to improve my times for the USATF rankings. After a few minutes with the doctor I realized that maybe the race shouldn't be my primary concern and I just need to focus on getting better.
The doctor had me go in for some x-rays on my chest and they determined that I potentially had pneumonia. It seemed to fit all of the symptoms that I was having and there was a spot on my x-ray in my left lung. So now I am on antibiotics that should help me get healed. I have been off work for the past few days as well.
I'm feeling much better now than I did a few days ago. My breathing is still a little rough, but I have some energy back. I am not going to rule out running at the meet this weekend until I need to. Either way I don't think I will be able to get any training in prior to the meet so I'll be in rough shape even if I do run. I think my most likely scenario is to go to the meet and watch my son, and the rest of the kids from the local track club run.
Anyone who knows me could tell you that I only see a doctor as a last resort for something that I think should take care of itself. This was pretty bad though. I was mostly sick over the weekend and tried to get some rest when I could. I went back to work on Monday and didn't feel too bad, but Tuesday morning when I tried to work out I just couldn't do much. I ended up calling in to work and went back to bed. I started having chills so bad that my whole body was shaking. Even with five blankets on and the temperature set at 72 degrees I was still freezing. So I called the doctor and made an appointment for 1pm that afternoon.
One of the main thoughts on my mind was that I need to get better for the track meet this weekend. I've been so concerned about not getting any conditioning in and how that will affect my race this weekend. This is going to be my last indoor meet of the year and the last chance to improve my times for the USATF rankings. After a few minutes with the doctor I realized that maybe the race shouldn't be my primary concern and I just need to focus on getting better.
The doctor had me go in for some x-rays on my chest and they determined that I potentially had pneumonia. It seemed to fit all of the symptoms that I was having and there was a spot on my x-ray in my left lung. So now I am on antibiotics that should help me get healed. I have been off work for the past few days as well.
I'm feeling much better now than I did a few days ago. My breathing is still a little rough, but I have some energy back. I am not going to rule out running at the meet this weekend until I need to. Either way I don't think I will be able to get any training in prior to the meet so I'll be in rough shape even if I do run. I think my most likely scenario is to go to the meet and watch my son, and the rest of the kids from the local track club run.
"You can only lead others where you yourself are prepared to go."
- Lachlan McLean
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