
My last post was partly prompted by a nickname I received from another running/blogger, Tall Mom on the Run. Mel started calling me Runner Barbie sometime last fall; I thought it was hilarious the first time I saw it. Other than my blonde hair, I am about the farthest thing from a Barbie. Yet I take the nickname as a compliment.
I don't come from a long line of active and physically fit or genetically trim and slim people. I work hard to stay in shape and be healthy. It doesn't come naturally and it doesn't come easy. I also take time each day to do something with my hair, put on clean clothes, and do what I can with a little makeup. If that's all it takes to be a Barbie, I'm going to take my Runner Barbie nickname and run with it.
As for the runner part of my nickname, I took an unplanned break from running over the weekend. On Thursday, I started feeling dizzy and short of breath off and on. I decided running might not be the best idea and took it easy instead. When the symptoms didn't subside by the next morning, the hubby insisted I call my doctor. The doc didn't really have any guesses at what was causing my symptoms but ordered bloodwork and an EKG. I continued to feel a little off on Saturday but was almost back to normal yesterday. I haven't received the EKG and bloodwork results, but I figure it can't be bad news if I feel fine now so running is back on the schedule for tonight. Since I missed my long run on Saturday, I am doing 10 miles on the treadmill as soon as the girls are asleep.
hope everything is ok!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteYikes! I hope all tests come back normal. Take it easy on the treadmill tonight. Be safe. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI hope it's all okay. Be careful on that run tonight!
ReplyDeletehehe yeah I have to make sure I put on the 'safe filter' when I look for things on google! And I like the nickname, take pride!
ReplyDeletep.s. be careful w/the dizziness and stuff, that sounds like something that COULD be serious, even ifyou are able to run through it. Just listen to your body :D
Hope everything is okay. Every time I hear "Runner Barbie," I think of that dance song from the late 90s - Barbie Girl. Now, I will be singing that song all day. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the run!
Hope you are feeling back to 100%. I sometimes get short of breathe too but it usually doesnt last all day. That can be scary.
ReplyDeleteI hope your test results come out fine. Sometimes I think we are just run-down from the craziness of life, and then fitting in some long runs on top of it! I've actually been feeling a bit dizzy and strange myself yesterday and this morning. I ran 10.5 miles on Sat and 3.5 on Sun and felt great. I think I just need a rest, and the rainy, dismal weather here on Long Island isn't helping. Take a rest and I bet you'll be back stronger than before!
ReplyDeleteMaybe your blood pressure was just a little low. Happens to me all the time. Hope all is well. Let us know what you find out.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is OK... I love my runner Barbie!! hugs
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