Darn Flu
I’ve been counting down the days until trail. It’s so soon now!
Almost two weeks ago I came down with the flu. Yup, that nasty virus got me. 🤒
It’s been holding on and persistent. I’ve been a congested mess.
Strength training, loaded pack walks, training hikes and even just general things have all taken a back burner to letting my body heal from this flu. I don’t want to be sick on trail and I’m trying to give myself the time and space to heal. It’s not easy, especially when I promised myself these last few weeks before I begin that I’d work hard on training. I feel I’m letting myself down. Funny how the brain works.
I know that things happen. It’s hard to stay focused when you’re feeling crappy. I’ve been working hard on strengthening my body this year. I’ve lost 50lbs. My cardio is drastically improved. I’m able to carry a 30lb pack with relative ease. These are huge accomplishments, especially when I remember Covid of 2022.
It comes down to mindset. Even when I’m down and out, when it’s easy for my brain to think of this as a failure, my mind is shifting away from negative thinking to a more positive look. And that is my biggest accomplishment. Instead of viewing this illness as a potential for failure, I’m listening to my body, nourishing it, providing rest, cutting out stress, and I’m learning from it. Yes I’m sick, and yes it sucks. I won’t lie! But my body needed some time off from heavy training and I’ve been using this time to strengthen my mind.
I can do hard things. I am capable. This is worth it. I am worth it.
One cool thing to point out though, I’m officially done field work until I’m back from the PCT! I even managed to have a memorable photo snapped on my last day! Woohoo! 🥳
Now skedaddle flu! 😜
