Bronchitis & the half marathon

[marchmom06]

So, I've had a cold for a couple of weeks, but decided to do my half marathon yesterday. After training for all that time, I just couldn't bring myself to bail - it was my first.

Anyway, the hills killed me, & I was honestly a little embarassed by my struggles on the hills & my wheezing. I felt like I must have totally wimped out on my training plan, & done something wrong.

I finished with a reasonable time, but a bit outside of my original goal. I woke up today & felt terrible, so I went to the doctor. I have bronchitis. Is it a little sick to feel slightly vindicated that I am not, after all, just a lousy hill runner?

I was supposed to do the Portland R&R this weekend, but I guess that's off the table. I don't suppose they'll let me transfer my registration to Seattle. . . ?

[marchmom06]

OMG - sorry that picture is mammoth. How do I edit it?

[RoryGilmore]

That is awesome that you conquered a half with bronchitis. Crazy....insane...and awesome!

Congrats! I hope you feel better soon. I probably would have been whining in bed...not out running

[marchmom06]

Rory - I had no idea. If I knew, I'm sure I would have been in bed. So, it's probably for the best that I was unaware. ;-)

[grk2012]

Congrats on your sicko victory Feel better soon!

[stinkerbell6879]

Fell better! And congrats on finishing:-)

[stinkerbell6879]

Oh! And call competitor, you never know?? I am doing Portland and hoping for a good race....

[gustafngrete]

Great job on finishing strong! I ran the Kirkland 1/2 last year and the hills just about killed me... and I didn't have bronchitis.

[cinco]

Nice job! I tried to run with bronchitis last year, and it was damn near impossible. The fact that you completed a hilly half marathon is seriously bad ass.

[shauni27]

Holy crap, nice job!! Yes, you are vindicated!

[runforcookies]

I am still in awe you finished a hilly half WITH bronchitis and I was struggling through a 5k with a sinus infection this weekend haha.

[Deleted]

You are my hero! And I say that honestly, because I've had bronchitis for the past week or so and it totally kicked my a$$ (oh wait, I didn't need to edit that!).

Seriously, you should be proud. I was getting out of breath taking the dog for a leisurely stroll!