Ugh, you guys, I need advice.

[Doc_Lobster]

I am signed up for a half on Saturday. I also had the flu 2 weeks ago and still feel like shit. I'm weak and tired feeling, my head hurts, I'm coughing a ton and have stabby pains in my back below my left shoulder blade, which is either my lungs or my muscles from coughing.

My H and family are encouraging me to just skip it and try again when I feel better.


What would you do in this situation? I am having a great deal of anguish over the possibility of skipping this when I have planned and trained for so long.

[Doc_Lobster]

Oh, and I need to make this decision by tomorrow morning because it involves a 2 hour drive and a hotel room which will need to be cancelled ASAP.

[wannabe]

I'm sad for you and I know this would be a big dilemma for me too, but I think you know the answer. Don't risk injury or making yourself worse...there are lots of half marathons to run! Register for one for when you're back to 100%.

I hope you feel better soon.

[kams]

Gosh, I know it's a huge bummer, but I don't think I would do it.

Spring will be here before we know it, & there are several fun, local halfs that you can really enjoy.

I'm sorry Not a fun decision.

[Doc_Lobster]

I am so disappointed, but I am sure you guys are right. I just want someone to tell me it will be fine and then have it actually be fine.

[Doc_Lobster]

There is another half in the spring that I wanted to do, back in our home state. Maybe now my H will feel sorry for me and not side-eye me flying back there just to run. Bright side, right?