SICK, SICK, SICK

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately although I've just been feeling a bit sorry for myself and didn't really want you all to have to put up with my complaining (Cam struggles with it, so didn't want to make anyone else suffer)!

The last few weeks I just haven't been well & my training has been really suffering.

Last weekend I headed down to Adelaide as it was the Barossa Half Marathon. Orginally I had planned to do the 10km run although feeling sick and running a race just wasn't going to happen. Anyway I still wanted to go as my sister Lucy had been training for 8 weeks and was doing the 5km run.

It turned out to be a PERFECT day and I was seriously struggling to stay on the sidelines with all the excitment going on. It reminded my why I love the health and fitness industry so much. Just seeing everyone out early on a Sunday morning going for a run is VERY motivating. There were people of all ages and even Mum's running with prams.

Lucy, was a bit nervous although did SO WELL, she had gone from not running at all to completing her 5km run in under 28 minutes. I'll put up some pics soon, I'm just waiting for Dad to email them through.

Last weekend I also got to catch up with my gorgeous and very pregnant little sister. She is just looking so happy and is one of those pregnant ladies who just has a little baby bump and that's about it.

I flew in on the Saturday morning and went to lunch with my sisters, niece and Mum and then it was time to hit the shops for some BABY shopping. It's my sisters baby shower tomorrow and we all wanted to get her some nice things. I still can't believe how much baby stuff is available. You could seriously spend millions!

Anyway it was a lovely weekend although it was cold and as I was a bit tired so I've come back with a rotten cold!

I am actually supposed to be flying down to Adelaide again today but the way my head is feeling I think it would explode. So it's rest and some more rest for me at the moment.

While I'm on the topic of being sick I quite often get clients ask what to do when the are sick. I have one answer REST, REST, REST! There is absolutley no point trying to continue with all your training when your body is trying to recover, so rest up, eat well and you'll be back on track a lot quicker than trying to "sweat it out" in the gym.

I hope everyone is feeling fabulous!

Cheers, Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde on Friday 21st May 2010 @ 10:57:08

Updated : Tuesday 25th May 2010 @ 09:54:08 | Words : 462 | Views : 32 | Comments : 3

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Hi Hilde, I'm sorry to hear that you're not well and what a bugger to come for the Barossa 10km run and then not be able to do it. I remember how glorious that day was. My cousin lives in Lyndoch and we were at his place sitting outside and counting our blessings for the beautiful day. Hope you're better soon and hope you're taking your own advice about not training when you're sick.

XX Magda

EMAIL : magdaw@bigpond.com

Posted By Magda on Monday 24th May 2010 @ 20:37:04

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Thanks Magda! It was hard being there on such a PERFECT day and not running. It made me realise how much I love the buzz of a race.

I'm just starting to come good although it seems this cold just wants to keep lingering on. Hopefully a couple more days rest and I'll be all good.

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde Brunnbauer on Tuesday 25th May 2010 @ 09:53:46

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Thanks Magda! It was hard being there on such a PERFECT day and not running. It made me realise how much I love the buzz of a race.

I'm just starting to come good although it seems this cold just wants to keep lingering on. Hopefully a couple more days rest and I'll be all good.

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde Brunnbauer on Tuesday 25th May 2010 @ 09:54:08