I did not run today. The plan was to have a quality session - but I woke up with a headache. I'm assuming that despite the reduction of symptoms from my cold - this was a side effect of it. I tried my best to shake it and gave myself until 4pm before I'd cancel my run for the day.
I tried to nap three separate times - but each time I woke up the headache was still present. I popped two liquid gel Advils, but it didn't have any impact. I also searched online for any feedback on funny after taking Advil. You need to be careful - you don't want to mask pain you body is going through during a run. There were some articles on serious side effect if you over dose on Advil to get through an Ultra Marathon - something about the lining of your stomach... uhgg... I tried caffeine (always seems to help, but not this time).
4pm came and I gave up. That seemed to do the trick - my headache departed soon after that. Actually I was happy I didn't run. Throughout the day I felt super sensitive - I could hear everything a bit clearer, see everything slightly differently. The way you feel right after you recover from a cold. As the evening continued my stomach was a bit unsettled. I just felt different - slightly off.
The weather for tomorrow is suppose to be better than today - so hopefully I'll be feeling well enough to complete my quality session.
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