A Rest Stop

I just got off the phone with my doctor. She called me at work to let me know that in addition to my respiratory infection, I have pneumonia! Lovely! In true fashion my first question for her was, "Can I work out tonight? I'm training for a triathlon!"

Here's how the rest of the conversation transpired following a brief moment of shocked silence:

DR: "NO! I highly suggest that you rest at much as possible, for at least a week. I don't know when your event is, but you must rest, and realize that you could face serious consequences including hospitalization.... you do know that pneumonia can be fatal?"
Me: "Mmm hmmm....." Still unsure if rest means no speed workouts, or just no long runs????
DR: "My advice is to start your new medications immediately and get into bed with a hot cup of tea. You're at home now, right?"
Me: "Oh no, I'm at work!"
DR: No reply, just laughter.
Me: "Well, I thought I was feeling better. Should I not be here, am I contagious?"
DR: "Sorry, it's just that I don't know many people with pneumonia that go to work. You should really rest or you will get worse. You shouldn't be contagious since you've been on antibiotics for a few days."

blah, blah, blah

So, instead of reporting on how many pull-ups, military push-ups, weighted squats and more I would be doing tonight in my core and strengthening class, I will just say I'm taking doctor's advice.... I can't do it, I can't bring myself to say that I have to rest, yet again!

I guess I will also spend my time tonight reflecting on how I can stop thinking of "rest" as a four lettered word. I'm feeling pretty defeated about my doctor's orders, but I guess I should follow them seeing as how I get sweaty and winded just walking to the restroom!

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery, and even more speedy re-build of my fitness!!!