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This weekend will be my first race back after running the Colorado Marathon.  The first race back after a marathon is always unpredictable.  I think I took some good time off, I didn't kill myself with too many miles too soon and I got in a couple of quick, short, speed workouts last week.  Although my mileage is at half it was peaking for the marathon (last week 33), I am running a 5k, not another marathon.

I did go to the hematologist last week and need another iron infusion tomorrow.  Unfortunately, an iron infusion tomorrow isn't going to do much good for my race this Saturday.  I am feeling the symptoms of iron deficiency again, which is never a good sign.  I have been chomping on popsicles, having major shortness of breath and some minor leg cramps.  I am hoping I feel this more now since I am at altitude and when I get to NY on Friday these symptoms dissipate.  The other aspect of this is figuring out why I am iron deficient and not absorbing any oral supplements (liquid or pill form).  I will have blood work done tomorrow as well to check for the antibodies for Celiac's Disease.

So what does the race schedule look like over the next few months?!

June 1st- Freihofer's Run for Women 5k, Albany, NY
June 8th- OK 5k, Kinderhook, NY
June 20th- Corporate Challenge Colorado- Lousiville, CO
June 29th- Bristol Mile- Colorado Springs, CO
July 4th- Firecracker 5k, Fort. Collins, CO
August 10th- Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon, CO
October 13th- Mohawk Hudson Marathon, Albany, NY