Ironman USA Lake Placid (Page 16)

I wish I could work from home. I don't have that option!

I am only in today and Monday, so I need to get work done. But I am so stressed sitting here listening to the sick girl that I can't get anything done .

I feel like I am going to cry, that's how sick she is and how nervous she has me .

Yeah, we're disinfecting in here. Even my boss is doing it for me. I am sure she hears me stressing about getting sick. Unfortunately, all my work needs to be done on my computer, so I can't retreat to a conference room .

I have an 11 a.m. appt, so I am heading out for an hour or so. The fresh air will be good.

Wear a mask!

I just took a longish lunch. I visited with my PT and he said I'll be fine. He also said not to be alarmed if I wake up one day with a slight sore throat, a little congested, etc. It's normal during taper. I won't catch what the sick girl has.

Anyway, I think the sick girl went home. Her desk looks pretty clean and the monitor is off, etc. She might just be out for lunch, but it looks a lot like she left for the day. Let's hope!

I do my dark berry smoothie each day, which is high in antioxidants and good for the immune system. When you stress, your body releases cortisol into the blood, which actually weakens your immune system. So, I am trying not stress. I was really worked up over it, though. Nervous stomach, shaking, etc. I am staying away from everyone this weekend. Just me, my house, and lots of packing, resting, etc. One of my best friends is coming home on Sunday from 6 months in Abu Dhabi and 2-week long trip to Jordan (there now). I told her no hugs before LP as I don't want to catch any traveling bugs she might be carrying .

It could be worse! You could have my job in a hospital and be surrounded my sick people all day! Lots of pus and phlegm, etc, etc. Plus the crazy hours, poor sleep. 

Now I am feeling a little worried...

Yup, I can attest to that. I've been feeling congested with a runny nose for about a week now but mid morning I'm perfectly fine. I keep feeling like I'm the verge of getting a cold but I think you're right, it's just the taper.

Last "real" workout done today.  Next week will just be race prep. stuff like testing out wetsuit, shoes and bike set up.

Bring it on LP!!

PennState - 2008-07-11 9:48 PM or.... you could be on-call starting saturday am until monday am sleep deprived etc

You couldn't have arranged your schedule any better than that? 

PennState - 2008-07-12 12:32 PM

oceanannie - 2008-07-12 11:24 AM

PennState - 2008-07-11 9:48 PM or.... you could be on-call starting saturday am until monday am sleep deprived etc

You couldn't have arranged your schedule any better than that?

No...it's just life.

Maybe it will be a quiet baby weekend

I think they should all wait until Monday to make their entrance into the world. 

JessXU00 - 2008-07-13 7:45 AM Does anyone know what the deal is with the Friday night dinner - if it's sold out or not? I was talking to my family this weekend and it turns out they all want to go. I warned them that the food is probably mediocre at best, but they're more interested in the pep rally aspect (as am I). I sent an email into NAS, but couldn't find anything on the website.

Good thing we have a kitchen at our house...some real food to eat afterwards! LOL...it's kind of like a TNT pasta party.

When I went to IMLP they sold tickets at registration. I assume they do the same here. 

PennState - 2008-07-11 9:48 PM or.... you could be on-call starting saturday am until monday am sleep deprived etc

Ugghh..that does suck.

At least I was able to come home yesterday after a 27-hour shift. And even though Friday night was pretty wild, at least I was eventually able to come home, do a workout and sleep without worrying about the pager going off.  

(I have a friend who is doing LP too who is also on call this weekend so I feel for you guys. Hope it's a quiet one for both of you)

Oh man, I feel awful for those of you on call.

What is the dinner like on Friday -- pasta? I still don't know if I want to go or not. I'm already pepped up enough about IM, so I don't need a pep rally to get me in the mood. I don't like being around other athletes before the race. I've never even walked around a race expo. Whenever I go to check in for a race, I pick up my packet and get the heck out there! I hate that atmosphere. After the race, I am fine; but I hate it beforehand.

I'm going to the pre-race meeting. I don't want to (especially because it's so late), but I am afraid I'll miss something important. The girl I'm sharing a condo with has done seven IMs so far. She's going to the meeting (and dinner), and also hates that it's so late. She said, "We'll high tail it outta there and get to bed by 9." Although, if I skip the dinner, we'll coming home separately I guess. I'll be standing by the door at the meeting. i want to get out of there quickly!

It's fun, it's free (for the athletes) and if you planned on going out with the family to dinner you'd still end up spending probably the same amount.  But if you think it would be stressful, then by all means, do what feels best!

I had a good time as well as many of the other people who went.  Plus with the Gatorade, breakfast cookies and bananas they had on the table you can get even more free nutrition out of it!