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Runs Post Vertigo

Well, I have to say... my runs since my episode with a week of vertigo have been pretty much awful. I haven't been able to run more than 2 miles without walking. I can't breathe! It's like my chest is restricting, So I'm really hoping that my breathing is a lot better during the Half on Saturday. Or this race may truly be a fight to the finish.

I was hoping to PR this race. This was really my 'one' race of the year that I was trying to run it for speed. My other Half marathons are more training runs for the Marathon or fun runs with friends. So this was 'the' race that I was hoping to push the pace and see what I could do.

But it's ok. It's not the end of the world if this race doesn't turn out like I had expected or hoped. I do hope that I am completely well enough to run the race, and that I don't have to get pulled off of the course. I haven't had any more vertigo episodes since Saturday. I've had a couple of issues with being light headed, but nothing that I would really take note of. And each day is an improvement.

I'm looking forward to Saturday. This will be my 4th Half Marathon.


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  1. ChristinaJune 12, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Try to take it easy for the next couple of days, you would be in taper mode anyway. Feel better and remember - all of us runners totally understand needing to change plans. If you can't race it after all, there will be more races ahead. I know the emotions and it's hard to sort through them all. Hug!

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