Blogger World, today you are in for a treat. I have a guest blogger, MJ. Yes, MJ is the same MJ I blogged about last week. Go ahead, I know you all want to scroll down and look at his picture again. We'll wait. Better? So folks, Happy New Year and I'm now turning it over to MJ. Take it way MJ.....
I am very excited to be a guest blogger on OK Chick's highly acclaimed blog. Here is a story for all of you faithful readers to enjoy. This is 100% true.
I am training for the full marathon, which is in OKC in April. I have been training a month now and 3 miles is now nothing. Such a great point to reach. However, yesterday I made a classic mistake in the world of running.
So I go to run my usual 3 miles. No big deal. Right? One minor detail you will need to know before we start the running story. Earlier today, the OKC Thunder was hosting a blood drive downtown. Of course they were giving free game tickets if you went and donated, so I did. I usually donate blood and laugh at people when they faint. I have never fainted in my life...
After I donated blood at 1 pm, I went and saw Avatar. Not in 3D...too soon...they were sold out. I had to see it in regular vision. Whatever. So I ate a great dinner and I am feeling on top of my game. I then decide, hey...it's time to run. It's been a while since I donated blood, so I am good to go.
8 pm rolls around. I go to the gym and get on my usual treadmill. However, I look to my left and see my best friend Austin from high school. I haven't seen Austin since we graduated in 2002. So, yeah, I was excited to talk to him after I ran. Here is where the story gets good. I look down and realize I need to speed up my usual 6.5 speed to a 10. I have this thing where I have to finish a 5k in less than 25 minutes. It's a guy thing. So, I increased my pace. I was feeling good and almost done. Then all of a sudden with .15 of a mile left...I started feeling weird. My vision was getting blurry. "Oh well, I need to finish" is what ran across my mind. The minute I am done, I push the stop button. Something hits me like a train. My vision is quickly fading. My hands are shaking. My friend Austin (high school buddy) looks at me and says "are you okay? You are GREEN!" I respond...yeah I just need to sit....and that is all I remember. I PASSED OUT ON THE FLOOR. How embarrassing! I have NEVER passed out. Ever. So after a couple of seconds, I come to and see Austin and the owner of the gym standing over me. I have just realized I passed out. I got Gatoraid and many sad looks from fellow gym members.
I passed out. End of story. Don't donate blood and run in the same day. Choose one. Only one.
10 comments:
I was on the cot next to the infamous MJ while he gave blood. :) Since you can only donate blood once every eight weeks, I'd suggest you do that one day, then run the other 55 days. Well, if you're into running. :) I'm glad the treadmill had stopped before you passed out!
I'm glad that you didn't pass out on the treadmill while it was going. ouch!
I'm also glad you donated blood. That's so awesome.
I wonder if more fluids would have helped?
I know every time I donated blood they said I looked aweful. whatever, it was for a good cause.
MJ, I have passed out before, but nothing as good as your story. I guess when I get shots sometimes I pass out. Not right at first but 10 minutes later.
The last time I passed out, I got the shot and was in line to pay the lady at the desk and the next thing I know I hear a cathod and I wake up from having a dream about having Spanish class with dinosaurs to see everyone in the lobby standing over me to see if I am OK.
I'm glad you were at least done running... could have been very painful... ouch! glad you're ok!
Thanks for sharing, I was shaking my head thinking "it must be a guy thing, if my vision was blurry I would have at LEAST slowed down" LOL. Great story and one you can tell for a long time to come!
I won't give blood for that exact reason. Can't handle the passing out part.
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
74233.....55900
[p]Love your UGG Boots! Just make sure you are getting the real article and protecting yourself online . In the winter of 2003 . The [url=http://www.cheapuggbuynets.co.uk]cheap ugg boots online[/url] newspapers stuffed inside the boots will help them retain their shape . These boots keep the feet dry and at body temperature because the fleece inside the [url=http://www.cheapuggboots5678.co.uk]cheapest ugg boots uk[/url] boots draws away moisture . Sexy teddies, silk bras and panties, and other accessories can really spice up a night at home . These stores have monster inventories also it isn't uncommon to uncover these stores discounting numerous lines of boots . These days, most likely the plurality of individuals want to select something which may final for any fairly very [url=http://www.cheapukuggsale.co.uk]cheap ugg boots sale uk[/url] long time . Then in the 1970's, there became favorites of surfers and swimmers who worn them after the competitions to keep their [url=http://www.womenuggbootsquotient.co.uk]kensington ugg boots sale[/url] feet warm . They became popular especially during World [url=http://www.cheapuggbuynets.co.uk]ugg boots sale[/url] Wars.[/p][p]They will also pass some benefits to customers . As its name suggests, this updated style is characteristic with three embossed buttons on the open side for decorative yet functional use . Womens Classic Short UGG Boots 5825 Jester Red can be found with buttons, rivets or nail-head accents . Every . Uggs were not only used to keep the feet warm, but were often used by bikers who knew that the boots are a great protection for the feet in the event of an Women's Classic Cardy 5819 . org/andhttp://www . You will [url=http://www.onlineuggshop.co.uk]ugg boots sale uk[/url] find a healthier way . Task Force members will also visit nationally recognized highperforming high schools in urban systems throughout the country and determine which of the best practices studied are right for the Pittsburgh Public Schools.[/p]
[url=http://www.comitobuildinganddesign.com/_blog/Colorado_Springs_Current_Custom_Home_Projects/post/Star_Ranch_2011_Parade_Home/]They are a fashion shop statement made ugg boots4m[/url]
[url=http://www.scorpionufa.ru/forum/posting.php?mode=quote&f=6&p=517153]we are a fashion store statement made ugg boots6d[/url]
[url=http://www.zobaka.ru/posting.php?mode=quote&f=13&p=28592]we are a fashion shop statement made ugg6f[/url]
[url=http://louboutinshop.co.uk]christian louboutin shoe sale[/url] So love Backyardigans doesn mean that I love there story. [url=http://dkgoose.com]canada goose[/url] Mgvknqsws [url=http://canadagoosesweden.com]canada goose jacka[/url]
povdxq 727832 [url=http://www.canadagoosestorontofactory.ca]canadian geese migration facts[/url] 812846 http://www.officialcanadagooseparkas.ca
Post a Comment