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  • pat01
    pat01 Member Posts: 1,005
    edited June 2012

    If you want an app to map your run, check out endomondo.  It's free, and gives you a lot of statistics to boot. 

    Pat

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  • goldlining
    goldlining Member Posts: 1,178
    edited June 2012

    I love the apps. I find it really motivating to see the bars accumulating in my timeline and my total mileage racking up. And especially when I have gone for a run in a city I am visiting, I cherish my souvenir GPS map running routes almost as much as my medals. I use a Wahoo Fitness ANT+ dongle and the Wahoo app while I am running, and the adidas heart rate monitor and the Nike+ shoe chip! The Wahoo integrates it all into the app for real time feedback, and at the end of the run it uploads it to the Nike+ website so I can enjoy my graphs. Both adidas miCoach and Nike+ have the voice cheering during the run but I am deaf so I don't care about that. I do care about the GPS and heart rate data, and Nike+ wasn't playing nice with heart rate monitors on its iPhone app so that led me to Wahoo. It works great and the support email people are really prompt. I have read about an app called "Zombies! Run!" for iPhone and Android <https://www.zombiesrungame.com/> that will prompt you via your headphones to run faster periodically because fictional zombies are chasing you. It sounds hysterical (but of course it's not accessible for me).

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  • kestrelgurl
    kestrelgurl Member Posts: 266
    edited June 2012

    jpmomof3,

    I know how hard it is for a runner to not be running and think they are "only" walking, but don't underestimate the benefits of brisk or uphill walking. It really will keep you pretty darned fit and make your transition back to running really painless. It can help to think that you are not training to race, you are training to give your body the best chance at beating cancer......which is a LOT of work. Smile

    Staying active is absolutely critical to those of us who are accustomed to an athletic lifestyle, but it becomes pretty apparent early on, as trichick points out, that it can be helpful to think of your activity in the context of how it supports your body, not in terms of how it compares to what you are used to doing. Make sense?

    I have "comeback" from three very different, but fairly substantial, surgeries and have found that as long as I walk, I have very little trouble making the switch back to running when the time is right. That being said, I didn't have chemo, but was running within a month post-BMX and ran all through radiation. Slowly, but I did run. Smile

    Oh, no run today, but up at 4:00 for a fabulous 6 mile hike in the Catalinas with friends. So worth it!

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  • goldlining
    goldlining Member Posts: 1,178
    edited June 2012

    Signed up for Donald Duck Half at the Walt Disney World marathon weekend (the Part 1 of the Goofy) January 12. As of today (208 days to the opening of the expo) the Full Mickey is 53% full and the Goofy race and a half is 72% full. I was worried about it selling out before I got off the fence, and also noticed that registration goes up by $20 at June 20, so I jumped on it, joining GG, Roan, and TriChick in the throngs going to the World that weekend.

    (-:3

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited June 2012

    Wahoo! The whole Disney experience sounds like a blast.

    Hey orangemat, good luck tomorrow!

    Given the trouble with my toenails, I decided to buy a different pair of running shoes, another half size up like the first pair I bought.  They definitely feel more roomy.  I saved about $15 over going to the local running shop by ordering through zappos; they were delivered right to my house in like two days and I had better colors to choose from.

    The podiatry visit was upsetting.  Doc seems to think it's a combination of things.  Top on the list is a fungal infection.  He's viewing it as an opportunistic infection that took place during chemo, which in itself wrecked the nails, and then throw running on top of it and there are a few that have discolored further (anyone have this happen? have a toenail turn black? any way to prevent it?). Then, because I have to wear heels at work, that's added another layer of complications.  It's going to take years to undo.  The whole thing made me so mad I sad in the car and cried like I haven't cried in a while. And then I think about how shallow I'm being and it makes me mad all over again.  But things like this (and the awkward growing-out hair) serve as daily reminders of my experience, ones the rest of the world can see too.  I hate it!

    On the other hand, I can take control of how I feel on the inside.... so, off I go for what I hope will be a 7-8 miler!!

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited June 2012

    Kat...I hope you have an awesome run!  It is what I love most about running (and swimming)...just what you are talking about...taking control of how you feel inside.  I am glad that we have it...and have this thread to share it.  I hope that you regain a feeling of balance on that run. 

    Thinking of you,

    Claire

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited June 2012

    C25K week 5 work out 3 done.

    I ran....... jogged 2 miles!  It took 28 minutes instead of 20 but I'll take it.  (c:

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  • dltnhm
    dltnhm Member Posts: 873
    edited June 2012

    Yay Adey!!! Keep up the good work. Lace those shoes :-).

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited June 2012

    Adey!!  W5D3 is my favorite part of C25K.... that sense of achievement after completing your first continuous run.  Bravo Laughing

    As for me, it was a great run.  Allowed myself to zone out from thinking... when I got near my original turnaround point, I decided it was such a pretty day I should go just a bit longer so I could see the lakeshore.  It meant walking up a steep hill between 4.5-5.0 but it also meant more distance.  With warm up and cool down walks, a total of 9.5 miles, at least 8 of it was running.  This is the farthest I've ever gone.  

    Claire, thanks for your kind thoughts. I found it!!  Hope everyone enjoys blissful runs this weekend.

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  • goldlining
    goldlining Member Posts: 1,178
    edited June 2012

    Yay everyone!

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  • KangaMama
    KangaMama Member Posts: 31
    edited June 2012

    Hi everyone.



    I'm a first-time contributor to this thread, but I've been inspired by you as I've been reading for a couple of weeks. I started running about 18 months ago and slowly worked my way up to about 20 miles a week until just before my mastectomy in March and ALND in May. I started jogging again a couple of weeks ago and am up to a slow 30 minutes as of yesterday. I'd love to jog through chemo (first round of four was 2 1/2 weeks ago), but I know I'll need to be slow and cautious about fatigue. All my docs are encouraging exercise, but a couple of them would prefer I walk. Unfortunately, walking just doesn't do it for me. It's like drinking decaf when I really want caffeinated - it tastes great but doesn't give me the lift. I'm signed up for a couple of 5Ks this summer, but I'll pass on the 10K out of respect for the fatigue of chemo.



    Anyway, thanks for the inspiration!

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  • dltnhm
    dltnhm Member Posts: 873
    edited June 2012

    The big toenail on my right foot is definitely going. There is no pain associated with it and as far as I can tell no infection or fungal issues. I have trimmed it down a couple times and now it will actually bend back to reveal what is underneath. I've lost big toenails before due to trauma (dropped a deck chair on one when I was working at a pool as a teen), intense and sustained pressure (climbing down a moutain trail in definitely the wrong shoes which sent my toes repeatedly forward into the front of my shoes), and another partial which I have no independent memory of the cause and the dead portion just grew out and I trimmed it off.

    This is definitely different in that I cannot see any 'new' toenail beginning to grow from the nailbed at the base of the toenail area. I've read up a little on this and most of the reading seems to point to the nail eventually returning. Right now I'm at the 'dead nail still there' stage and figure as long as it is there it is protecting the underside. I do not want to give up my runs.

    My MOST EXCELLENT NEWS of the DAY is this: I ran 5.01 miles this morning at a 10'20" pace. That is fast for me! And I wasn't even attempting to pick up the pace - had a bottle of water in one hand and my iphone in the other. Oh glorious run! 

    Happy runs and walks to all of you!

    Happy Father's Day Firstcall!!!!

    Blessings,

    Diana

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  • orangemat
    orangemat Member Posts: 645
    edited June 2012

    It's late, I'm tired, and I have 12 miles I need to run tomorrow, the first 5 of which need to be done before 8am, when I'll be pacing a friend in a 5k... but I just wanted to say you all are amazing!! Keep at it, my friends!! :)

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  • firstcall
    firstcall Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2012

    Thank you Diana!   I'm loosing about half of my toenails from running/chemo.  But I've often lost toenails before, and they've always grown back.  

    Kangamama- you can run (slow) on chemo, but if you do it the week after a treatment its hard on the feet.  My last chemo I ran the next day because the chemo usually hit a couple of days later.  I was able to run, but my feet swelled from the run.  I would go for it, but a little more cross training.....a little lower impact.   

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited June 2012

    Diana, even though mine have been growing back with issues, they are growing back.  Like with so many things BC, time will take care of things.  You should not have to give up your runs.  I continued to run even with partial nails... in fact, I have a whopping callous on the end of one big toe because it was not well-protected by a nail.  Will work on removing that once the nail begins to approach the area.

    Hope you are staying cool Esther!

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  • TriChick
    TriChick Member Posts: 56
    edited June 2012

    Yay goldlining!  Disney in January hooray!  I have talked my husband in to coaching me, he is making me sign an agreement!  Haha!  We will see how that goes...Tongue out 

    In staying with my no running for 4 days post chemo, I ran 6.5 today on PCH with a friend.  Nice and easy, I was very tired by the end!  Off to the store for fresh strawberries as I am making a fresh strawberry cake (maybe cupcakes) and some strawberry scones....just for fun!

    Hope everyone has a fun day!

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  • cyano
    cyano Member Posts: 67
    edited June 2012
    Much better week. I'm now 3.5 weeks out from surgery. I walked most days this week and I felt good yesterday so late evening, when it cooled off, I went for a run. I was so busy watching the beautiful sunset that I ended up running for 40 minutes. And I don't hurt today.Smile
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  • marie11
    marie11 Member Posts: 75
    edited June 2012

    12 miles today. Slow but felt good the whole way. Would like to come up with a couple of interesting races for the summer. Have a half marathon in Sept but would like to do something fun before then.



    Everyone who is here running, jogging, walking or barely moving at all, is an inspiration.

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  • firstcall
    firstcall Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2012

    Ready for the new week.   I've added a little barefoot running to my routine. It takes some getting used to, but I think it exercises some of the foot and lower leg that don't get used with shoes.  It also helps correct your stride.  So, presently I'm doing 15 minutes barefoot 4 times a week, and I plan to work that up higher.  Have to build up some callouses on the feet first.  

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  • TriChick
    TriChick Member Posts: 56
    edited June 2012

    Off topic - - the strawberry scones were my greatest success yesterday, aside from the 6.5 mile run...if you have some fresh strawberries and like scones here is the recipe I used:  http://www.adashofsass.com/2009/04/30/whole-wheat-strawberry-scones/ - - - also the site where the strawberry cake is listed - - I wanted the cake to be sweeter - it turned out a bit dense and less sweet, so more like a breakfast cake (for my tastes).  It is good but I need to tweek it a bit to be more of a dessert cake.  I should probably bag baking and stick to cooking (or running!), ah well!

    For the record I am not a scone person, that would be my husband, but I like these.  Great with a cup of coffee!

    Off to a core/strength workout and to teach my cycle class at the Y - - - blood work (first time with NO Neulasta shot) @ 1pm, fingers crossed!

    Happy Running everyone!

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited June 2012

    Ok....I so probably don't belong here, but I try to run at least 10 minutes a day to help my LE. I still do intervals mostly, but I actually love it, and feel so much stronger when I do it. 

    I also feel not so cancerish. 

    I am not a small gal, so it's going to take me a while, but my goal is to be able to do a 5K (race for the cure) by October. 

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited June 2012

    Cookiegal...  I don't know if I belong here either, but a year and a half ago, I was ecstatic with my first running accomplishment of 2 minutes before needing to returning to walking.  When I had built up to 6 minutes, I couldn't believe I'd actually run that long.  Twenty minutes was the next milestone I remember meeting.  Fast forward to now when my long run is 7 miles in about 70 minutes.  If I could do it, anyone can.  Just take your time, build slowly to avoid injury.  My rule was always that if I felt my running form was getting sloppy, I forced myself to stop.  So  far, I have had no running injuries.  My other rule was to build up my core and ab muscles.  I have been told again and again that this will help to avoid injury, too.

    So...I guess what I am saying is, of course we belong here...and I want to offer all of my encouragement!

    Claire

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  • firstcall
    firstcall Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2012

    cookiegal.....so none of us feel like we belong here, so welcome to the club.  Whats the date for your 5K so we can add it to the calendar?  When I started running 20 years ago, it was once around the track (1/4 mile) a day.  The hardest part is just getting started.  Stick with it, the benefits are tremendous

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  • orangemat
    orangemat Member Posts: 645
    edited June 2012

    Hey cookiegal, I certainly don't feel I belong here, at least not anymore, since I'm over a year out from DX and my surgeries. I've been finding it's psychologically and emotionally healthier for me to limit my involvement with BC-related topics. But I'm so happy to read about everyone's victories and accomplishments here!

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  • TriChick
    TriChick Member Posts: 56
    edited June 2012

    Welcome cookiegal!  Claire gives perfect advice!  You will be ready and wonderful in your 5K this October... everyone here is super supportive and enthusiastic of each other's individual journey through running, BC and life!  So please share with us!

    Blood work came back great yesterday!  Phew! On track for last 2 rounds of Taxol...skipping my run todayCry as I have been invited to go mountain biking with a friend.  He has been off the bike for 6 months due to a heart procedure followed by complications with his lungs...we should be about the same speed...very slow! Tongue out  Feeling very blessed that I can get out on my bike and enjoy the summer day....have a great day everyone!

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  • TriChick
    TriChick Member Posts: 56
    edited June 2012

    Welcome cookiegal!  Claire gives perfect advice!  You will be ready and wonderful in your 5K this October... everyone here is super supportive and enthusiastic of each other's individual journey through running, BC and life!  So please share with us!

    Blood work came back great yesterday!  Phew! On track for last 2 rounds of Taxol...skipping my run todayCry as I have been invited to go mountain biking with a friend.  He has been off the bike for 6 months due to a heart procedure followed by complications with his lungs...we should be about the same speed...very slow! Tongue out  Feeling very blessed that I can get out on my bike and enjoy the summer day....have a great day everyone!

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited June 2012

    Wow thanks for the warm welcome! Laughing

    I would like to do the NYC Race for the Cure..(I know not everyone loves Komen)

    I got all kinds of foot problems so I may hit the wall on training at some point.

    I tuck my dress orthotics under the insoles of my running shoes and that helps.

    Also in the heat, I have to do the treadmill because of LE.

    The good thing about the race is that if can't run the whole thing I can walk the rest of it, I am still helping my health by trying.

    (I really do dream of going into the runners group at the front tho!) 

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  • goldlining
    goldlining Member Posts: 1,178
    edited June 2012

    Hi cookiegal. Welcome. There's no speed or distance requirement here. (Thank goodness!) I don't run to win THE race. I am just winning MY race. Like the others who hope BC is fading into the distance behind us, this is the thread on BCO I still look forward to because I am still healing from the neck up, and the running is part of that.

    Physically, I'm still working on core strength and running gives me feedback how I'm doing on that and gives me time and space to focus on my body that gets ignored when I am working and all my body is doing is holding my head off the ground. Before running, I had a lot of foot problems that have really healed up since I started running. I use supportive shoes when I am not running (non-twisting footbeds) and the running seems to have strengthened my feet because I have none of that pain I used to have. I also rarely have any asthma issues either. It's such an unexpected benefit! (And when I run, they give me medals ❤ )

    We believe you can do 5K. Just keep going. 

    Happy running! 

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  • kestrelgurl
    kestrelgurl Member Posts: 266
    edited June 2012

    cookiegal,

    Everybody has to start somewhere! If you are running......you are a runner! Smile 

    If you haven't had a technical shoe fitting, I would highly recommend going to a specialty running store and having them do an assessment. Being in the proper shoe for your feet and biomechanics can make all the difference in preventing injury.

    Yesterday was a big training day for me....45 min run in the morning and then rode city bike (in 104 degree temp Surprised) to and from TRX class last night.  I was pretty hammered by the time I got home.

    Up early for an easy hour run this morning to be followed by a nap in an hour or two. Ahhh....

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited June 2012

    Cookie-  We can do it!  I'm hoping for a 5K in August.

    C25K week 6 workout 1 done.

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