Knight in Shining Armor explained

So after my Saturday's facebook status update, I had a lot of messages from my bloggy friends  "dish" on the full scoop of what happened with my random day, so here's the back story and then what happened...

The term "knight in shining armor" doesn't exist in my vocabulary. I could go into detail with all the awesome relationships that have came and went, but instead, I think the below photo pretty much sums  it up :)

Let's rewind ....

I've been feeling "off" the last 2.5- 3 weeks- most common factor is extreme lethargy which then leads into zero motivation to do ANYTHING. Oh ya, add to that getting shingles over Easter weekend that are finally starting to go away = good times. For those that are curious as to what shingles look like, let me grace you with this lovely sight (not my body, but extremely similar- and they HURT)

 Originally I was supposed to head home this weekend for 2 of my girl friend's baby showers, as well as welcoming one of my best friends back to the states and hanging out before he moves to Colorado. As much as there was to look forward to, the sheer thought of all that, exhausted me, so I let all involved parties know on Wednesday that I was going to lay low in Nashville and catch up on some sleep. and hope whatever is going on.... leaves. 

Saturday morning I allowed myself to sleep in till 11am (which was glorious) and even though I wasn't "feeling" a run, I decided it would be in poor form the second I sign up for a marathon to really cut back on running- so I went.

Within the first few miles I was having breathing issues and sharp pains in my heart that were bothersome enough that I had to stop a few times to wait till they passed. I should have taken a clue and retreated back home, but instead I pushed forward, albeit a much slower pace. I noticed a trail along my run that I've never scoped out so I thought it would be fun to check it out.

Somewhere along the trail my breathing became heavy again and the heart pain re-surfaced- I stopped to catch my breath again and the next thing I know is I'm being carried in some guys arms and I'm not on a trail but in some apartment complex... WHAT?!?!

Naturally I.FREAKED.OUT.

The guy, who I learned was named Chad, explained that he was running along the trail and saw me passed out. Apparently he tried to bring me back to consciousness, but when that failed after a minute or two he decided to carry me to his car which was in the apartment complex I was seeing (trail butted right up to the apartment complex... luckily he lived there) and from there his plan was to take me to the emergency room. I was so confused as to what was happening, but understood that I was unconscious for a few minutes before he found me according to my garmin. He let me walk and still offered to take me to the ER.

We went to the closest ER to get checked out and after an EKG and some tests they said it was probably pericarditis. Considering I had a similar situation (without the passing out) my senior year of college, I really didn't think to ask any questions and just attributed it to stress since that is what caused it 7.5 years ago.
(now after discussing with my mom, its probably viral / or bacterial which will explain the shingles as well- further tests will be conducted later this week)

After I got the clearance to leave, Chad was still waiting around for me and had suggested it would be a good idea to get some food before taking me home. We just went to a nearby restaurant and in between my thanking him profusely, and him making sure I was okay- we did have a nice conversation about running and the like.

The time came for him to take me home and right after my final thank you he mentioned since it had already been an interesting day if there would be any harm in asking for my number--- umm none at all. Naturally I gave it to him, but in haste / dumbfoundedness I never asked for his.

Surprisingly earlier this evening, he did infact call and we have plans for dinner this week--- now I need to think of something spectacular to do as a HUGE thank you.

Any suggestions?!?

On a more serious note-
I was EXTREMELY lucky in regards to who found me, not every story has a happy ending. Yesterday's experience was a reminder on not only do I need to ALWAYS wear my Road ID bracelet, but also I need to listen to warning signs from my body vs. trying to push through.

I will be calling the doc tomorrow to get further tests, and HOPEFULLY get results that say I have some kind of viral / bacterial thing going on and THAT is what caused both shingles and pericarditis and not something else. In the meantime verdict will be out if I'm able to run this weekend for Country Music 1/2, so guess I'll have to suck it up and follow doctor's orders ( but I will be trying for a shorter run or two during the week)

Anything crazy / fun happen this weekend for you?!?!