I survived the 24 hour flu. Lucky for me it only lasted one day. The germs struck in full force Wednesday night following a decidedly lackluster 10K run. As I rocked back and forth in a near fetal position waiting for Husband to hurry the hell up so I could get home before I barfed up my pre-run Sharkies I knew something was amiss. When I did eventually start puking up strawberry chunks in the wee hours of the morning my suspicions were confirmed. The Flu. The likes of which I have not experienced since childhood. The kind of flu that leaves you parked on the toilet wondering if it will be easier to throw-up in the sink or the bathtub, because the option to leave the porcelain throne is not one you can consider. The kind of flu that gives you insight into the experience of your garbage bag as you toss it into a trash compactor. The kind of flu that compels you to say things like ‘hit by a truck’. The kind of flu that forces you to miss your very first week of hill training.
ETA. Why did I forget to knock on wood after posting? Round Two. Ding. The kind of flu that forces you to miss your weekly long run.
Title Reference: The Ramones – I Wanna Be Sedated. From the album Road to Ruin. 1979.
Ugh. Haven’t had the flu in FOREVER. Knock on wood. The best part is trying to think of other terms to use for puke. My favorite:
Yawn a technicolor rainbow.
Enjoy that one, on behalf of me. Hope you’re feeling better.
Me either. It took me a day to realize what was happening. And now that you mention it, when the light hits my undigested food chuncks and reflects back on to the glistening toilet bowl I do see rainbows. If only there was a pot of gold at the end.
Poor you! Take the time to rest! <3
Ahh, thanks. I was thinking about you guys this morning as I felt sorry for myself louging about in bed watching old episodes of Dead Like Me. The lead character was killed by a flying toilet seat. It felt appropriate to watch.
D’oh, you too? Boo.
Misery does love company. I’m slow and sluggish and I would appreciate if everyone running around me could attempt to feel the same.