Thanks John Segesta for the pics…I can’t wait to run again…
After a very fun, hard working, PR filled several months, I hit a road block. I am trying to figure out a way over and around this road block and each day continues to get a little better. It has been 13 days since I have run and my foot is getting better. It gets better one day where it only hurts a little to walk but then the next day it hurts tons to walk. So with the help of Dr Elkind and Reid, I am continuing to figure out what and when I can do certain activities. It will get better, I know it will, but I just have to be patient which is so hard for me. It is tough to go from having amazing training and run racing days to not being able to take Belle on walks. Luckily I can take her to the park and lake where she can run herself around and have fun 
I also got sick last week and that turned into a full blown bronchial mess. It was really hard to breathe and I had coughing spasms that lasted all night. I’ve had to use my inhaler and of course when I needed it at times when I was out, I didn’t have it handy. I attempted to ride yesterday after taking several days off of exercising, and that turned into a scary “I can’t breathe” situation. The Lieto brothers told R and I that they were going to push hard and turn around early so the ride was really fast for a while and I felt like oxygen wasn’t running through my lungs and body the way it should. I found myself gasping for air and almost feeling like I needed Reid to give me CPR. Ugh, what is up with me? I know I am sick and just need to let my body recover BUT it is so hard because I have worked so hard to race this season and it is such a bummer that I am not sure if I will be able to even attempt to race this weekend. So far it looks like I will be cheering Reid on from the sidelines unless I miraculously recover in the next 48 hours!! I need some HEALTHY and POSITIVE Vibes…..
Best wishes to all for a fun filled, healthy, fast racing weekend!!
24 Comment(s)
Steph said:
GET WELL, you are amazing and everyone is always proud of you!!
KP said:
Wow, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that picture.
Molly said:
Sending you TONS of get well vibes! I really hope you are back in form soon. In the meantime hugs to you and Belle, and good wishes for Reid at WF!
Maggs said:
I hope you get better soon. Not being able to breathe is no fun at all. Keep that inhaler handy until you have it all worked out. it’s a pain to carry, but trust me, it’s so much nicer to have when you need it then it is to stand there and gasp for air/cough.
alfie said:
Your patience will pay off…and you will come back stronger from the time away from training. Stay positive and get well!!!!
-cheers
Bruce Stewart (ブルース・スチュワート) said:
Get well soon! I guess I don’t train very much and we have pretty consistent and warm weather, so I don’t often get sick. Anyway, I guess you need to know what works well for you and what doesn’t. If the cold gets you, consider moving to Hawaii.
Jen said:
Get well soon!
I hope you are back to your usual self VERY soon!
ShirleyPerly said:
My fingers are crossed for you to get well soon on all fronts, Eileen! I know you’ll be back and badder than evah. Just a matter of time …
Meredith said:
Eileen! UGGHH!! We have all been there! I am soooooooo like you..it’s like 2 days off of running and you feel like you’ve lost all fitness…and boom, then its a week or more off!!! It will get better, though right now you are thinking of trading training for a lifestyle of eating and riding the couch, right!!?? Not really but you know what I mean…focus on doing what you CAN do and what FEELs right..whether it be easy rides, swims, weights, walking with Belle..whatever.. that is the deal…whatever you can do to do something is better than nothing..you will be back in no time flat!
Caroline said:
Cute pic Eileen!
Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach said:
Hang in there Eileen – I’m sending TONS of hugs and good vibes your way
Sometimes we just don’t understand why these things happen – you have been SO GOOD to yourself…keeping yourself healthy and being really SMART about your training. Hang in there – I know that its though – but there are other races and the season is long… plus, you’ve got SUCH a strong foundation and base. You’ll be back at it, stronger in NO time! Hugs your way! From me AND the kitties… 
Missy said:
Sending you all the good juju! I guess it’s just a terrible mind game…do you think these curve balls are thrown our way to build our mental game? Maybe, still sucks, I totally understand.
Big Daddy Diesel said:
Hope your well soon
Jon Gilchrist said:
E.S. – jsut focus on getting healthy for now. Easier said than done, I know. But U’ve worked SO VERY hard to get to this point. Don’t let this illness prolong your return to form! You are right it IS OK that things happen….just focus on getting healthy…and be safe
Benson said:
Damn that injury and sicky.
Imagine the following in a booming omnipotent voice like thunder…
!!! I command thee soreness and illness to be cast out to the four winds !!! Be gone pain and suffering and never return !!! I exorcise thee in the name of gods and goddesses of triathlon…BE GONE AT ONCE!!!
All positive vibes to you to get healthy…
NOW !!!
Laura said:
Sending healthy vibes to you Eileen!
Benson said:
And that picture is really fantastic. You’re floating along over spring wild flowers.
Wonderful.
jessithompson said:
Gorgeous pic, Eileen. Hang in there and keep it all in perspective…this will be a blip on the screen in no time.
Beth said:
I hope you feel better soon Eileen – this stuff is just no fun!! But hang in there – there will be many more races for you to shine and shine BIG!!
Runner Leana said:
Oh no! Sending speedy healing vibes your way!!!
Mel said:
Sorry E…but you still look so cute:)….Feel better soon!!
Kellye Mills said:
I LOVE that picture of you!
Feel better soon. I’ve been telling myself, “Don’t worry, be happy!” Maybe it will work for you! 
Damie said:
Feel your pain, girlfriend. Stay tough. This rest now- pays off later. Just keep that mantra. You want a totally healthy body to perform and you would be disappointed with anything less. That is what I try to keep telling myself, anyways. You are in my thoughts
Tim Bailen said:
We’ll pray for you! -The Colorado Peace Ride