Comments on Sempre a Correr: Oh Come On!

that Pearl Jam anecdote is pretty awesome, Brian. ...

2009-06-24T17:52:03.277-07:00

that Pearl Jam anecdote is pretty awesome, Brian. good luck at States - i'll be following along again!

Some of the best races I've had have come after be...

2009-06-22T08:06:29.225-07:00

Some of the best races I've had have come after being sick. It's the ultimate forcible taper. I suspect you'll be absolutely flying at States.

Thanks everyone! There are just so many good folk...

2009-06-21T21:34:35.261-07:00

Thanks everyone! There are just so many good folks in this sport. I appreciate all the support. I'm feeling a bit better and I'm at least committed to making the trip south. Thanks.

ditto. this will end up being a good thing. forc...

2009-06-21T18:01:40.182-07:00

ditto. this will end up being a good thing. forcing more rest during your taper than you would have.. and it's plenty of time to get over it and get ready to go!

i can't wait to see you cross that finish line in auburn. rooting for you big time too.

Yeah, what they all said. I want to see you at th...

2009-06-21T01:17:32.808-07:00

Yeah, what they all said. I want to see you at the finish, Brian. I am rooting for you big time, man!

Eat a ton! Then eat some more. Then do some cheers...

2009-06-20T17:31:49.724-07:00

Eat a ton! Then eat some more. Then do some cheers for your T-cells. You can do it, T-cells! You'll do great, just don't get obsessed about it (yeah right!). Good luck next weekend. I'm pulling for you and your t-cells.

As your bratty younger sister I feel it is my duty...

2009-06-19T18:38:11.522-07:00

As your bratty younger sister I feel it is my duty to tell you to buck up and tough it out!!! Sure that's easy for me to say while I sit virus-free on my couch in Alaska but regardless, you've got a week until race day and I think you'll be fine. You've got to trust those strong Curry genes and kick some ass! Also, I'm now curious about this "coctupe" you mention. Even a google search didn't return any results...it must be terrible.

dood...sorry i've fallen off the map and been out ...

2009-06-19T17:36:35.957-07:00

dood...sorry i've fallen off the map and been out of touch. i've had my head in the sand with school and (in truth) been kind of anti-social with this injury. nonetheless, i've been thinking about you and rooting big time for you to have a great race. a bug can pass quickly. stay positive and remember that just because you stayed sick for a long time in 2007, that doesn't mean you will do the same in 2009. You WILL be ready and probably better rested than you would have been otherwise.

i'll be down to crew for scott and hope to see you there. sending positive thoughts your way and looking forward to seeing you rock a top finish. kill the monkey!

Hey guys I greatly appreciate the encouragement. ...

2009-06-19T16:03:48.202-07:00

Hey guys I greatly appreciate the encouragement. I really wouldn't be so worried had I not had such a bad experience in 2007. I literally had a virus that lasted 7 weeks. It sounds crazy, but I knew a handful of others with the same stuff. Of course a cold or flu SHOULD run it's course, but you just never know. I figured after ten days I would be over this.

Ditto to Jasper's comments. I have a heel injury ...

2009-06-19T11:40:21.945-07:00

Ditto to Jasper's comments. I have a heel injury during this taper period and a violent stomach bug last weekend (I infected 3 other WS runners with that one). Not too bad.

You probably already eat healthily, but I'd recommend getting all of your carbs from berries, fruits and veges right now - to make sure you are naturally hydrated and you are getting mega-doses of vitamins.

Also take lots of Omega-3 (nordic naturals ultimate omega is the best on the market). It will boost your immune system greatly.

Provided you are 100% healthy on race day - this can be a HUGE advantage for you. With the forced rest, if you eat well in the next 8 days your body will super-compensate and you will be absolutely flying at Western States.

Cheers, Paul

Dude, getting sick during taper is not so bad. Ju...

2009-06-19T11:32:16.628-07:00

Dude, getting sick during taper is not so bad. Just means you'll be good and fresh during race day. Pump yourself full of fluids and vitamin C for the next week and you'll be good to go.

-J