Running, Weight loss and Healthy Living

Runners are weird people. They pay to run on public streets. They shoot boogers out of their noses onto the sidewalk. They spread vaseline in the oddest places. They suck tubes of jelly from foil packets like it’s their last meal. They smile while sweaty…

And sometimes they want to run while sick.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a lifelong runner doing laps around the hospital before surgery.

Hey, I didn’t say we were smart, I said we’re weird. Actually, I prefer the term “dedicated to fitness”.

But should you run while sick?

I am not going to be a hypocrite (okay, I won’t be a hypocrite in this post, but other posts are fair game) so I can’t say Don’t Run While Sick because I ran 4 miles when I was feeling “off” after Panama (image source)

aaaand proceeded to projectile vomit at the Dole Summit. Classy lady, I know. In my defense I had a Panamanian parasite. Do as I say little bears, not as I barf in public…

Anyways, there is one key rule to follow when you’re sick

“If it’s in your chest, you MUST rest.”

Read: If your lungs are full of gunk, don’t make life harder for them by doing something that makes it difficult to breathe.

And another unofficial common sense rule is – “If exercise makes you feel worse, don’t do it.”

Basically if you are mildly ill with a cold or sore throat you can still exercise if it makes you feel better – but don’t power through just to be a warrior. You don’t get extra points in Heaven for running till you barf (now I know God!).

Ultimately when I feel sick I play it by ear on how I feel, how much energy I have, if I have a fever, or the pox or think running might kill me.

But since I love running I try to get better asap! I have a few rituals that make me feel better when I’m sick…

First, I get a juice from the WF juice bar. Then, I sit on my couch and watch trash TV. Finally, I eat a bunch of unhealthy food to make me feel better. I’m sure that last one only makes me feel worse, but it’s part of the healing process

Whether or not you can run you want to feel better when you are feeling sick. And you know what always makes me feel better?

Chocolate.

So, I’m pretty excited HALLS Warm-Up Drops come in Mocha Mint Flavor. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m wishing and hoping it’s going to be better then most throat drops that taste like actual medicine.

Question: I’m willing to try any and all old wives tales / family remedies to get better when I’m sick – got any tips or tricks to share?

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This morning I made some hardboiled eggs and forgot about them, so I had to “check one” to see if it was good. It was

Then, I hit the gym for a strength session. I didn’t feel challenged on the leg moves, but felt like it was too hard on the arms. Needs tweaking. I was timing myself to see how long I was at the gym, but it took longer since a few people were chatting with me.

Lunch was a Manager’s Special find – I’m good at that game.

I added some chicken and went at it. This is a party sized bag, but I’ll probably polish off the rest by dinner.

The Tinkerbell Half Marathon is this weekend and I know a lot of you are coming in from out of town. So when I got an email from reader Bre asking for a Diners Drive-ins and Dives kinda place to eat near Disneyland I got to work eating researching!

The closest famous kinda place is Paul’s Place in Fountain Valley. Here is the Yelp link for address and reviews.

Ben and I tried the Gaffey Street Diner in San Pedro (that’s technically in L.A. County, but it’s not like crossing party state lines). It’s a bit of a long drive, but it’s in a pretty area through Long Beach, over a bridge and near the water.

The Seabirds Truck is a famous vegan food truck. It’s actually featured in my Zumba magazine this month!

One of my clients (who is not vegan) swears by their jackfruit tacos. This is on my personal “MUST EAT” list and should be on yours if you’re in the area.

Since it’s a food truck you have to find them! Here is the Seabirds Schedule

Finally, this place is on Ben’s “Must Eat” list for this weekend – The Travel Channel featured Slater’s 50 50 which is in Anaheim (read: down the road from D-land) a while back and I’ve heard a lot of people rave about it. This is a burger place called 50/50 because the burgers are 50% beef 50% BACON.

And for the fry lover in you they have Sweet Potato Fries with Pumpkin Sauce.

Well, I have to cut this post short because I have as I have some sweet fries to find…

Question: Got any OC “must eat” suggestions?

And you guys are all invited to my house for bucket salads and fro-yo…

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