2012 Running Thread

Well, I should admit, I didn't improve on a PR. My PR was pre-BC and I haven't got back to that yet. But my PR was only 2:43, so it certainly seems do-able! And my target is far off: the November Wine & Dine Half. A friend was trying to tempt me to do the 2013 Disney Marathon Weekend (the Donald Duck Half) and I just might. I have a business trip to Orlando the following week.

Congratulations on your time, orangemat. I think the coaching is a good idea. Was thinking of that as I watched all the people in matching shirts religiously pacing with their bunnies. Have to figure out how to do it. I can't run with my sound processor (it doesn't like sweat and tends to fall off) and I don't know of any training groups in ASL here at the moment. I learn so much here reading what people do, so keep it up, folks! :-)

Congrats to all you racers!

C25K week 4, workout 3, done.  I'm a bit scared of week five!

Hi All!  My, you are all so motivating!!  My first of 4 Taxol treatments is behind me!  Thanks to those who helped calm my fears!!  It was not better (or worse) than the A/C, just different - as a lot of you said.  Lots of fatigue, muscle and bone pain = lots of sofa time and lots of reading.  Since A/C treatment #3 I had decided that "pushing" through any type of workout, running or otherwise, the first 3 days post chemo is just not worth it for me.  So as usual I layed low and did nothing much but a short walk with the old doggie until Saturday.  By then I felt fairly decent and did a hilly hike/run (still hiking the steep hill sections up) for 80 minutes!  I was back on the mountain bike Sunday!

I am content looking and picking out running races to target this fall and winter in prep for Goofy Challenge 2013!

My WBC was super high today so my ONC is going to have me skip the Nuelasta shot on my next Taxol round.  Anyone out there done that?  I am all for it decreasing the bone pain!  Off to see the PS about a recon date, fingers crossed for the week of July 30!

Keep runnin' everyone!

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Haven't been here for a while -- some personal challenges. I've had a really bad right shoulder (same side as lumpectomy and radiation) -- i went to the functional mobility clinic at the hospital, they suggested an MRI -- my family GP called me and quite alarmingly said, "something is unusual, could be metastic bone cancer, better get an xray and see your onc." Needless to say that cost me a week of gut churning stress -- only to find out it was nothing. In fact my onc was very annoyed at my GP for even suggesting it. Now i am just seeing a phsio.

Running kept me (paritally) sane that week. Now i am back and totally energized -- did 7km in just over 36 min -- my fastest ever! I've been running with my daugther (she's 40 egad!) and I love it.

Did the Toronto Becel Ride for Heart this weekend -- 50 km bike ride -- soooo proud of my two grandaughers 8 and 11 -- they both did it -- and in respectable time too. 

Not as into races as all you -- i just like to run every day but i am building up distance just in case i'm up to a half or whole Marathon this fall.

Regarding heat -- it kills me too but i would add, try running early if possible -- we often went out at 6 am -- the nice thing is it was cooler and even for our longest runs we were home by 10 ready for the rest of the day. Although be careful -- you may have a nap attack later.   One weekend we went to a B&B in Stratford to see a play (Shakespearian Festival). We got up at 6 did our long run -- came back 3 hours later and dropped into their swimming pool to cool down -- got dressed, had lunch and went to a 2:00 play -- in a lovely cool dark theater -- you guessed it -- we both fell asleep.  

paradiju, so glad your shoulder is in the physio department and not the onco department! Naughty FP!

(Your FP is the opposite of mine. Mine was a BC denier until the day my lumpectomy path came back.) 

goldlining, I scheduled my UMX around the Ragnar Relay I was doing last May. And I delayed my most recent surgery (revision to switch to a smaller implant) until after the Disney Marathon in January. I don't see this method of planning to be having skewed priorities. My priorities are exactly how they should be.

paradiju, sorry about all the shoulder shenanigans you've had to go through. Glad it's being attended to properly now, though. 

Good to see you in such a positive mood, TriChick! Yes, keep adding those races to the calendar!

Adey, way to go on cranking out that C25K! I can't remember, do you have a race scheduled for when you're done with the 9 weeks? 

Hope everyone else is feeling well and running happy! 

Hi,

May i join?

I am 1 month out from all my treatments. And recently started running/walking. I went out three times this week. I have runner friend at work. I did 3.6 miles today, but hours later here i am still gasping for that last bit of breath.

Maybe i am pushing myself too far too soon? Theres a half marathon in nov i am training for.

I am exhauasted

Adey - I'm not fast at all - I average 12:30 minute miles.  And there are a number of people slower than I am - I haven't finished last yet.  Even in my 10K I ran that slowly, and still finished 62/77 in my age group. At that speed, I can keep running and I don't walk at all - that's victory enough for me right now.  

Maybe some day I can line up with the 10-minute-and-under people, but now I just look for the 12+ minute mile marker and put myself happily in that group.  Like you say, making it off the couch is a big deal. 

You've really stuck with the C2K program - you haven't done a race yet, right?  I think you're going to love your first race, no matter what speed you run!

Firstcall, its nov 10th, american family fitness half marathon.

Then i had signed up forColor Me Rad 5k in richmond va july 21, but i think i will probably might be in sc then

Ok...... so there's a 5K in August called Run Like A Champion, or close to that.  Anyway, at the end of the race there is breakfast........ eggs, meat and beer!  Cracks me up.  (c:

dltnhm, I know exactly what you mean about how some threads just suck you down into their negativity... When I first joined BCO, I found myself losing my usual positive perspective because I was being influenced by those conversations. You need to surround yourself in an environment that will aid in your healing, both physically and emotionally. The running culture is one that works great for me, which is why I'm so happy to be in this thread. If you're looking for some other positive-minded company that's exercise and fitness oriented, there's a lovely group over on the Let's Post Our Daily Exercise thread. (I'd post the direct link but I don't know how todo that on my iPad, sorry!)



Anyway, I hope everyone has gotten a chance to move a bit today, run and/or walk, for National Running Day. And if not, there's always tomorrow!

Didn't even get out for a run today. But did create a plan for nov. Modified the Hal Higdon 18 week plan. Looks pretty manageable and I have three weeks before I start. Now need to pick out a couple of summer races to keep me motivated.

Didn't know it was national running day. I normally loaf for a week after a half marathon to reward myself but my stiffness is manageable after some great physio yesterday (oddly, stretching my DIEP ab scar and breaking up that scar tissue really relieved a lot). I'm in steamy Fort Lauderdale where I wanted to go to the mall to see what you can get that we can't get in Canada, so I set out on foot from my hotel near the airport, looking for a bus. Not at all a pedestrian friendly locale. I had to dodge 10 lanes of traffic and a train. But I walked 2.5 km (to and from the bus route), in addition to around the large mall, so I claim that as my national running day proceedings!

Just checking in this morning reading all of your running updates.



GOLDLINING--- the walking you did to the bus stop made me smile! That totally counts!!

I just realized as I was going to bed last night that it was National Running Day. I did run 3 miles yesterday morning. I am about to take my kids to the city park to run, and I plan to run 3 again.



Today marks 3 months since my BMX with TE. I feel great about how I have recovered in 3 months!! I am still concerned that my exchange surgery (whenever it will be) will interfere with my marathon training, but it is what it is!



I may have shared this before, but www.marathontraining.com has two great training programs. I am currently following the Mileage Buildup Plan. You do that one before you move into actual marathon training.



One more thing.....I found a plant based (not soy or dairy) protein powder that is great for making recovery smoothies. It's sold by www.livingfuel.com. It tastes great with almond milk, frozen strawberries, and a banana.



Some of you asked earlier about potty breaks and nutrition during a long run. I do take a potty break, sometimes more than one. All long races that I have done have porta potties on the race course. In any run longer than 8 miles I take either a GU or Clif gel packet with water or 100 calories worth of Gatorade every 5 miles or so.



Have a great day every one!