Last year I was semi-diagnosed with Celiac Disease. One test confirmed it and one test did not. I do, however, life a gluten free life at my doctor's request... which pretty much confirms it for me on a daily basis.
In the fall and winter of 2009, I was planning to run two half-marathons - San Antonio and Austin. I trained and seemed to get sicker by the minute. At one point I was convinced that I had some form of cancer. I managed to run the San Antonio race, but it definitely wasn't pretty. I had been sick off and on for over 3 years, and this was the first race I thought I might not finish. I kept training and was about to run the Austin race when I reached the breaking point. After several doctor's appointments, I was instructed not to run the Austin race. I began learning about my new diet and what it would entail.
Fast forward to January 24, 2010. For the first time since last winter, I ran a half-marathon. I was anxious to find out if all of this gluten-free living was going to pay off. I am happy to report that it did. I did not get sick. I was able to enjoy the race with two of my good friends by my side. What a relief!
I'm planning to run the New Orleans half-marathon in 2 weeks. I'm looking forward to it!
My cheering section waits patiently...
This is how running should be!
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