August Drought

By the end of July, training was on target. Even the first week of August was ok.
Then I traveled to Nashville and picked up a bug (I'm thinking it was on the plane).
Not a bug I was familiar with. Some coughing, but no fever. Just a complete lack of energy.
It took all my energy just to attend to work duties before crashing into bed immediately afterwards. Next week was a trip to Dallas, and the lack of energy continued. This past Tuesday, I felt better and returned to the gym. After twenty minutes on the treadmll, running only one minute out of 3, I was a dripping mess. Sheeeesh. And my legs hurt for two days.
How does one become so unconditioned in 3 weeks? Guess it's a pointless question. Although I had no energy for exercise during the past 3 weeks, I seem to have had plenty of energy to eat. Gained back 6 pounds. Anyway..... ONCE AGAIN..... it's back to training for the 5 miler on Thanksgiving morning. I don't care if I have to walk the whole damn route..... I'll be there. I'm sick of my excuses. I read about the athletic exploits of Waddler, GeekGirl, S Baboo, Mary Sunshine, and others, and shake my head. I don't ever expect to compete with them, but it would be nice if I could acquire the same self-discipline they display. Oh well..... tomorrow is September, and a chance for yet another beginning.