WWH&FD? - Long Run version

[mrsjthompson]

So I have a staph infection (blargg).  I'm on antibiotics through Saturday and it is starting to clear up.  The medicine and/or infection have been kicking my butt and I haven't done anything H&F related since last weekend.  I have an 8-miler scheduled for this Saturday.  My concern is my immune system is still a little down and vigorous activity re-aggravating the infection, or something, but at the same time I have a 10 mile race in 7 weeks and am terrified of not being ready.

Keep in mind:
-I've never run 8 miles before so this is my longest run ever
-The heat index here was 105 at 10 am this morning.  I'd be running around sunrise, but it's probably that the heat index would be in upper 80s/low 90s even that early in the day.

Sooo, would you run?  Run a little and walk alot?  Sit on the couch in the air conditioning? Please don't suggest a treadmill.  I can't handle 8 miles on a treadmill.

[gummybear]

What is the longest you have run before? I think if you have planned an 8 miler and the race isn't for 7 weeks you have plenty of time to be sufficiently trained.

I would rest up. Feel better!

[mrsjthompson]

6.5. I'm using a runDisney beginner plan that has stepback weeks between each of the long runs. The long runs increase 1.5 mi each time.

Thanks!

[ebeth]

it's only wednesday. I'd keep hydrated and let the anitbiotics do their work and make a decision on Friday/Saturday. if you aren't feeling up to it just flip your long runs this week and next. and plan a route on saturday that gives you a bail out option if you need it. unless you're taking the antibiotics taht make you sensitive to sun. then run on a treadmill.

[gt7301b]

I'd just ease back into running when you feel better. If you are 7 weeks away missing one 8 mile run isn't the end of the world.