Training Log Archive: PrueD

Yes - got the full blown lurgy now - head and chest.. I think l was getting it before l went to NZ, as a number of people around me at work were sick. The cold air, lack of sleep and overexertion in NZ probably lowered my immunity. I went to work earlier this week but had low resilience to the problems of work and probably should have stayed home. Home now. I am beginning to wish l could find an alternative occupation for my last years at work - one that leaves more time and energy for the good things in life..

We were at the Christchurch airport at 4:30 this morning ( 2:30 Melb time) for the flight back and l got up at 3:00, not being able to sleep at all. I couldn't sleep the night after the race either and am now suffering a cold as well as tiredness. Luckily l have the day off work. The flight was good - our cheap tickets didn't include catering but l must have looked hungry as they gave me a full cooked breakfast plus fruit salad, yoghurt and coffee. I was the only person in thr back of the plane to be fed and l think l needed it. Overall l am pretty happy with my result and am feeling positive that my old active life might be returning.