This Sunday is Roatan's 6th annual International Triathlon and Pan American Long Distance. I've been swimming a lot lately, but last Saturday afternoon after completing a 3-1/4 mile swim, I got sick of all things. I have been in bed since Sunday the 4th until yesterday the 12th. I swam about a mile yesterday but all split up. The problem is overall weakness; can't walk very far without holding onto something to catch my breath. But it's only Tuesday so I hope that by this weekend, I will be recovered. Thank goodness it's only a mile swim. My partner is an Ironman competitor flying in from the States; he's doing the run and bike for our relay.
So I am hoping my past training will far exceed my being so darn sick for so long. I just want the mile swim to feel good so it's completely enjoyable.
Wish us luck, I'll report back the results later (oops, may not swim a 22 minute mile this year!!!).
Donna
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I'm a little bit embarrassed; I asked for good wishes and you all gave them to me. I have decided to scratch from the triathlon this year, I've been coughing up a little blood since yesterday and think this is not a good thing. Plus I am so weak, I can barely take a shower.
So my partner from the States, an Ironman competitor, is still coming but for vacation only; he is leaving his bike at home. This will be the first tri swim here that I have missed in 6 years; I am disappointed because it is a tradition, but I truly am not up for this race. If I just had the sniffles or a sore throat, but this is much worse. It's pretty deep in my lungs and the least bit of activity has me gasping for air.
So, as someone else told me, keep my thoughts on my bigger goal, the 18 mile swim next year. I will lay low and take care of this awful illness whatever it is and hopefully be back training in a week or so.
Your friend,
donna
Embarrassment should not be any part of your thoughts! Do take care of your health and be ready for that (YIKES) 18 miles!!!!!!! Keep us posted Donna, and get well!
I'm a little bit embarrassed; I asked for good wishes and you all gave them to me. I have decided to scratch from the triathlon this year, I've been coughing up a little blood since yesterday and think this is not a good thing. Plus I am so weak, I can barely take a shower.
So my partner from the States, an Ironman competitor, is still coming but for vacation only; he is leaving his bike at home. This will be the first tri swim here that I have missed in 6 years; I am disappointed because it is a tradition, but I truly am not up for this race. If I just had the sniffles or a sore throat, but this is much worse. It's pretty deep in my lungs and the least bit of activity has me gasping for air.
So, as someone else told me, keep my thoughts on my bigger goal, the 18 mile swim next year. I will lay low and take care of this awful illness whatever it is and hopefully be back training in a week or so.
Your friend,
donna
Embarrassment should not be any part of your thoughts! Do take care of your health and be ready for that (YIKES) 18 miles!!!!!!! Keep us posted Donna, and get well!
