The Running Blues

I've got the running blues. I feel like I should have "blues" music in the background, like BB King, Big Jack Johnson, Aretha Franklin, Wanda Jackson, or Cassandra Wilson (oops...she's more Jazz). But anyway, my body and my mind are tired. Running doesn't feel fun and teaching is stressful this year, even in between my feeling well! I have been sick on and off for over a month, so running feels like a chore, but of course it would. Experts say, "Listen to your body...take a break", but then I feel guilty. Well, since getting sick on Sunday after a run in the rain and cold on Sat, I'm rethinking my running goals.
Now it's 4 days later and I try running 5 miles today.....NO NO....my legs were like heavy weights, lead poles, feet shuffling along. What am I...an old lady???? I need time. My back feels better and the muscle cramp I had behind my thigh is loosening up. I feared the dreaded hamstring pull (which I'm known to do). So what's it all about? Getting better, feeling good, letting things go at school, and just being me. Oh yeah...and getting back into the swimming pool:) and back on the bike.
Thank you to all of my friends and family, who accept me for me....allow me to swear, moan and groan, and are there for me, even when I go into hibernation.