You take the good, you take the bad...

Hi all!

So, as I'm sure you've all been waiting anxiously for my "I ran 18 miles and feel GREAT" blog. Well, it didn't happen. I have been really sick for about a week, went to the doctor yesterday, and I have a sinus infection.

I do want you to know that I consulted some of my coaches before skipping the 18-miler. They suggested I not do it. I was so sad/mad, I was crying on the phone! But I also know myself, and I would have just gotten more sick...

So.... here is where I stand now. Apparently you shouldn't run if you have a fever higher than 99, which I have had a few times this past week. Also, if you try to run with a sinus infection, it will only make it worse, and could lead to pneumonia or (worse case scenerio) respiratory failure. These are possible even without a fever. I have started a 10 day treatment of antibiotics. Hopefully I can get back on track soon!!!

Here's an article from Runner's World, if you are interested: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-286--9082-0,00.html

Anyway, when I have good and bad news, I like to go with the bad news first. Because then the good news can cheer the hearer up!

The good news is that I only have $299 to go! I have had some recent donations, and raised $305 at the group fundraiser this past Tuesday night! Woo hoo! So that is great, all that money is going to an AMAZING cause, and I don't have to stress out about raising so much!

Yippee Skippy!

Anyway, that is all. I want everyone to know that I'm working really hard at getting better, resting up as much as possible. I've missed 1.5 days of work, and slept pretty much all the time. I am determined to do this... it's just another minor setback. 20-miler, here I come!

Blessings,
Mandi

780 and 18... oh yeah and 195!

Numbers numbers numbers... You're probably asking yourself, 'why is Mandi throwing these numbers at me?' Well, they actually mean something, patience patience!


780- I need to raise this much more to meet my fundraising goal. That means, that yes (with your help), I've raised $3,020! Wow, lots of money, and it's all going to such a great cause!

18- Yikes, this one... yikes! That is how many miles I will be running this Saturday. Yikes yikes double yikes. Will be writing about that next week...

and 195- That is the total amount of training miles I have ran since May 17th! I've really come a long way. The first 3 mile run we had... I was so nervous! Now, 12 miles... ha, nothing! Okay, not nothing, but at least I'm not nervous any more!

Anyway, that is all for today.

Have a blessed day,
Mandi

Been awhile...

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, I was home in Arkansas for a week, where it was TOO BLESS-ED HOT to run very much. I swear my Gatorade was close to boiling!

So below, I have some pics that were taken of me running on the National Mall.

Little ole me, running...

Dee Dee and I.... running. Me again, TNT... DY-NO-MITE!

Okay, that's about all I have to say today.

Have a great and blessed day!

Mandi