The greatest fear of the smallest pain
June 2nd, 2008 by Dan HugoWhile scanning the June Edition of Triathlete Magazine in bed on Friday night I felt, no, I sensed a slight sensation of discomfort in the back of my throat. I was overcome with fear. I battled with thoughts and sleep till I rose at 5am to gargle some salt water.
So its been two days of edgy rest and relaxation and over dosing on every form of vitamin and mineral I can lay hands on. But all that seemed to get me no where, and after being prompted to consider allergic reactions by the pharmacist, I’ve started on an anti-histamine pill I brought from South Africa. I’ve always been allergic to pollens and grasses and the pharmacist mentioned the pine trees shedding something in the spring air at the moment.
Almost instant clearing of my sinuses and throat phlem after taking the first this morning. So I’m seeing a bit of light, and am sitting in my bike gear to temp a spin in a moment. It’ll be a ride on feel. If no good, a spin home, if okay, maybe an hour, and if I feel fine, 2hours of spinning.
Its crazy how quickly all my confidence gets shaken up. Like going from feeling in the best form I’ve ever been in to doubting whether I’ll get to the start line in a matter of minutes. And that after just missing a day or two. It’s been such a great block of consistency, and I’ve been fortunate to execute without interruption for some time now. The thought of not hitting the last weekend at altitude as planned, rattles the cage a bit. But it might even be a blessing in disguise.
(Time lapse…)
Back from the ride, and it was alright. No superman heroics but neither a high heart rate or a ill feeling out there. So grateful at that and hope to be closer to full flight by the morning. Really hoping my probe at allergy is correct. But it may well just be two rest days and some supplement boosting timed with the anti-histamine pills.
I still cant get over how brilliantly Burry rode yesterday. Incredible.
