What a week! I ended up with a root canal on Monday, swelling & complications Tuesday & Wednesday, traveled on Thursday and tried to recover a bit on Friday. It has been a long, long week. I am on IB as needed - finally, but still on antibiotics. I tried really hard to give my body the opportunity to deal with this and get well, but between not running and side effects of the meds, I have gained 10 lbs this week - not good. I met the group at the store for our Saturday run and other than taking it easy, I was hoping for 16 but if I didn't feel well, I told myself I could turn around anytime. Melissa, Elise and I started and I said from the beginning I wanted to stick to 8:30 or slower and they agreed as well. About 2 miles in I knew I was going to be in need of a bathroom but there was one at mile 4 so I should be okay. We reached mile 4 and it was gone - I was devastated! For the next 4.5 miles I was looking everywhere for a bathroom and spotted a 7-11 on the other side of the river. Luckily there was a crossing right there and I hiked up through the trees, but was so completely happy. Met back up with Melissa and we headed back. I was good to go for 2 miles and needed a bathroom again. I took a couple detours without any luck and at mile 13 it was time to close with MP miles. I made it a mile but, if I had done anymore, I would have been in trouble. I detoured off the trail here and found another 7-11 and then headed back to the store via the road. The run felt good and I was please I had done as well as I had. I only GU'd once and during the run felt fine. Unfortunately now, I have a massive headache and have been in and out of the bathroom all morning...... The next few weeks will be challenging, I have a lot of work travel and good intentions.
Avg Pace 8:39
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