Definitely NOT an iron woman

went back to the doctor who wanted to discuss my blood test results this morning and then verdict was apparently very clear - very very low iron levels. On the plus side this explains the lethargy and tiredness and can be easily remedied with iron supplements (1 per day for a week and if it is ok I have to go up to 2 a day after that, another blood test in 6 weeks). So combined with my increase in protein i should be raring to go. Its quite a relief actually to know that there is a reason for my steady decline in energy levels. Just popped my first pill...

Sydney 20-10 challenge...

Well what a Sunday! Will and I caught the train up to Crows Nest for the start of what I am sure will be the annually occuring 20-10 race over a 20k course with 10 pub stops. There were 3 girls there so I was a shoe in for a podium finish ;) but given that i cut out 2 pubs (mostly for the running not so much the drinking although drinking with beer in my stomach was a whole new experience is icky...).

I ran with Gefjam and Amjan for most of it and was very grateful for them slowing down to keep me company.

Was a fun day all up although next year with iron levels intact and more training under the belt I won't be taking shortcuts! (that is my excuse anyways :)

Catching up with everyone post event was hilarious. Because I was (relatively) sober I really noticed that really drunk people get really repetitive... But that was ok - they'd had a big day! was great to catch up with everyone and get to know a few new coolrunners too.

anyway - work calls...

EDIT - also - I had a number (ok 2...) people telling me yesterday that I was doing too much and should cut back my training. A valid point (despite the fact that they were sh*tfaced) for sure but I am going to keep going on the following basis: my thurs night session is just an optional one and I might actually make it a jog rather than a squad session... Sat afternoon swim squad is also optional and I am only going to do it if I feel like it. Plus everything should be heaps better when I get my iron back to a good level so all is a-ok. I know its just cause you care guys ;) thank you!