Running and Postponed Runs

Well, it's been over a week since I've ran or wrote on my runblog. But last Thursday morning, I woke up with another sore throat. By the end of the day, I felt so bad, I went to the doctor. I had strept and was given a prescription for an antibiotic. The strept hit me hard and fast and I was one runner down and out of running commission.

Today is Wednesday, almost a week later. I went to the doctor again to have some blood work done. Probably a good thing. I'm definitely feeling better, but still not 100%. Feel pretty run down and weak. So, now what?

Rest. Rest. And more rest. That means no running. Not today, not tomorrow, not even in a week. All these runs, or desired runs will have to be postponed. Temporarily that is.

I just think in light of all the various physical issues I've been having, it would be a good idea. The doctor agrees. Am I surprised?

The other thing I know that needs to be acknowledged and accepted is the fact that the 1/2 marathon on April 9th, is now out of the question. I am sad. But accepting this. I do know of another who will be attempting the 1/2 and I will go and cheer him on. If I can't run it myself, I can at least offer encouragement to one who is.

In the meantime, I think I'll keep blogging. I'll just blog past running thoughts or stories that I remember or that happened during training or during actual race events. This will be fun and will keep before me my love of running.

Providentially, I know that God has His reasons for my runs to be postponed for awhile. At least my last run was really a run of one of a kind! I will never forget that run. And if that would be the last run of my life, it was indeed, a run that counted for eternity! For now, my part is to humbly bear this yoke, learn of Him the things I'm to know, and wait with a content heart, satisfied in my Jesus. Maybe the idea is to get some other writing accomplished on some works I believe He wants me to complete. I will have some extra time on my hands. Hmm...