12-7-09

I didn't get to see any of my patients today. I stayed at home with Bug. He was pulling at his ear last night so this morning I took him to the doctor. It was an ear infection. The doctor prescribed some antibiotics. I decided to take bug to school anyway. Well, I took him to school and made it in to my office. Erica quickly began to describe how bad an ear ache feels. I immediately called the school to let them know that I was going to pick him up. So that is exactly what I did. Bug and Mommy hung out all day today. Bug got plenty of rest and relaxation.

This morning, I walked on the treadmill, completed 20 minutes on the elliptical and did about 20 minutes of weight training. I really wanted to listen to my body today more than I wanted to complete the next assignment on my training schedule. My foot and shin is telling me that it needs to rest for two days after the Saturday runs. I hear you loud and clear..body...I hear you loud and clear.

Tomorrow, I will be doing a couple of make-up sessions, my regular clients and then the mid day break to weigh in. I have begun to get back on track, not like I was when I first started this journey, but better than my Thanksgiving week. This week I am going to focus on consistency in organizing my thoughts, positive quotes and my exercise routine. I will attempt to follow the TNT schedule if my body will allow me to, but I am going to chart out some other beneficial exercises for the days when running is not on the schedule.

I recently found out that an old co-worker of mine has a family member who is battling Lymphoma. I told the team about him as soon as I got to the group run on Saturday and the coordinator gave me a t-shirt to give to our fighter. He is now one of the honorees that I have chosen to race for. What a great feeling to know someone who is fighting this fight. I have only personally know those that have fought the fight against blood cancer and lost.

This year was and continues to be such a great year. We only have a few more weeks left in this year-2009.  I will take the same positive changes into 2010. I know that will be a great and prosperous year for my business, my health and for my family.