Christopher Kijowski Photography

The week started off poorly.

Excited about the fantastic ten-miler I ran the previous Saturday I hoped to repeat that success this week by slowly increasing my mileage. There are a couple of upcoming 1/2 marathons in the area and I was hoping to run at least one. My goal of running a full-marathon was renewed but also delayed.  I had that same goal when I was much younger but injury and depression kept me out of the hunt.

My alarm sounded at 4:45 AM. I reached for the clock, shut off the alarm and swung my legs to the side of the bed. As is customary I thought for a few minutes about my sanity. Still I decided the benefits far outreached any identified negatives and I rose. Contacts in, bladder voided I walked to my office where I retrieved my running clothes. I dressed for my run and laced on my shoes. GPS on my iPhone was set and off I went. I quickly found my pace and my breathing synched with each step. I felt good and decided to increase my distance.

As I ran I listened to my body. I ignored what it said. I ran 5.44 miles, turned into the driveway and began to cough. This symptom I also ignored possibly because it had been present for the past couple of weeks.

Physically the run was easy. Emotionally the run was more difficult. I returned home excited about my accomplishment but lacking a certain spark. I couldn’t put my finger on it, there just didn’t feel as though there was any energy.

The week got progressively worse. The cough I had intensified and in true “male” form I refused to seek medical assistance. One of the OB/GYN nurse practitioners decided she had enough of me coughing and prescribed an anti-biotic. Friday rolled around and it was clear whatever I had was becoming worse. One if the docs listened to my lungs and wrote out a script for a chest x-ray. The diagnosis? Pneumonia in my left lung. Apparently, while still of concern it was a rather mild case. More antibiotics, rest and fluid.

The remainder of the week saw sleep, meds, fluids and more sleep. As the weekend progressed I began to feel better. Another week away from running appears on the horizon.

Namaste

Chris

Hello faithful reader,

Welcome to another version of “Monday Musings.”

This post will be a brief. I’ve spent much time this week working to market my photo business, editing photos and happily writing in my other blog, “The Dharmata.” If you’re interested in reading more personal and introspective posts, head on over to “The Dharmata” for a good read.

This past week was a busy but interesting week. My patient show rate was abhorrent. It concluded with the completion of an engagement shoot with a really fun couple. Pics will follow later in the week.

Yesterday was the first day of Spring. It’s a symbolic end to what ended up being a long a brutal winter. This winter was especially hard on the local roads as many of them are marked with potholes which make navigating these local roads difficult and interesting.

My running has progressed and I have been happy with the results.

Wedding season is now beginning to get into full swing. The weather this weekend was “short worthy.” We completed our first engagement session of 2011. Below is a quick sneak peak from that shoot. More photos will follow from this shoot in a post later this week.

Thanks for reading.

Namaste.

Chris