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

    YEAH ADEY!!!!

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

    C25K W1D1 done!

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

    That's great Adey!  I am so glad you are back in the run of things!

    I am gearing up for my 10k in October...I have decided that if I can run it in under 62 minutes, I will sign up for a half marathon in the spring.  (Jitters, even just contemplating it.  I have never run that far...)

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

    C25K W1D2 Done!  10K in October, wow.  I'm hoping for a 5K in 2013.  (c:  Or maybe December.  I think I remember reading about some kind of Santa/Christmas run......

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  • goldlining
    goldlining Member Posts: 1,178
    edited September 2012
    Adey I bet you will find a Santa Shuffle or such. We have a Xmas/new year's week "Resolution Run" put on by a local running store chain. Each branch has a different date, but the registration includes usually a nice jacket. It's a good start to a new year's resolution to run regularly. Your post made me think of starting to keep my eyes peeled for that.
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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited September 2012

    We have one called a "Jingle Jog"  :)

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

    We have one called a "Jingle Jog"  :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2012

    Hello Ladies!

    I have not visited these boards in soooooo long, however I think of you often. I see that there are some new ladies on this thread. I am glad to get to know you.



    I have been swamped the last couple of months finishing up last year's school, planning this year, and then actually beginning this school year. (I homeschool my 5 children, ages 6-17.)



    Anyway, around the first of July, I reduced my running mileage to almost nothing. My chest and underarms just ached, burned, and throbbed all the time, I thought running may be making it worse. I had my last TE fill on May 17, and did not go back to PS till July 26. At that time he said to run all I wanted to! That I was not hurting anything! The aches and pains were normal, due to the TE, and to come back in 6 weeks.



    Well, I ramped up my mileage, and I am now running 30 miles a week, and my long run this week was 12. The soreness actually improved as I ran more!

    My PS FINALLY said I was ready for my exchange surgery ( or would be by mid October), so I have it scheduled for Oct. 19! Woo Hoo!



    I plan to stay at 30-33 miles per week and increase my long run to 15, the day before my surgery. Then he said I may be back to running in 2-3 weeks !!! My small size may be why I can run so soon (250cc implants). He did say NO lifting my arms for a month.

    It is important for me to get back to running so that I will be ready for my Jan. 13 marathon.



    If you have read this far, thank you. It's good to be back on this board and catch up with everyone!

    Hugs!!

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  • LuvLuLu
    LuvLuLu Member Posts: 377
    edited September 2012

    Roan, sounds like you're doing great.  These stories are so inspiring.  I've been back doing 7-milers and this week I hope to increase to 8 which will bring me up to 30 miles a week, which is my normal!  WOOHOO!  I'm not training for anything at the moment so this is where I'll keep it for now.

    Great weekend, all!!!

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

    I am out of the air cast boot but I can still sort of feel the fracture spot and am still banned from running. I am doing time on the bicycle at the gym, and hope it keeps my legs strong. Quite anxious about the half marathon in November but I have no doubt about being able to walk as much as I can't run. I was just hoping to get my time back on track. Curse those stupid sandals.

    Definitely enjoy reading everyone else's miles!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2012

    I ran a 5K yesterday. My first "race" since my diagnosis/BMX. I felt great, and I am very happy with my time! 26:52.



    GOLDLINING--I know it must be hard to be patient while you are healing. Hang in there. You'll be running before you know it! Maybe the Disney Half can be your goal for a good race time.

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited September 2012

    just did my first dualthalon yesterday (short course). beautiful day, wonderful friend ran with me, fantastic hubby drove us and did our bike handling..lol he spoils me.  slept for 3 hours after, but it was a wonderful blessed day. for that day and that moment, i was able to to it, and i so appreciate those moments..keep going girls

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  • zsterling
    zsterling Member Posts: 45
    edited September 2012

    I just registered for the Hot Chocolate (15K) run in ABQ.  I see kayb listed as planning to run it, but I think I saw a post a while back that she had to cancel. 

    I moved to ABQ in June this year --between my lumpectomy (April) and radiation therapy (July-Aug; didn't 'need' chemo).  I had reliable running partners in MN and was running 50 min 5-6 days a week.  I discovered a Galloway running group here in ABQ and now I walk-run just 2-3x/week with longish walk-runs on the weekend.  I haven't gained weight (yet?) and since my goals are weight loss (or realistically weight maintenence) and heart health I think maybe I should just relax and be happy that my running (walking) schedule is easy for me now.  Anyone else struggling with a decision to cut back?  How do we decide what an appropriate fitness level is for our age (50 next year)?  I already feel like I'm trading miscellaneous minor aches and pains (hips, knees feet) for heart health.  Maybe I should push myself with some sort of goal?  I've used marathons as motivation in the past.  Thoughts?

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

    I'm just starting out Z (again) but I know you'll get lots of help.  (c:

    C25K W1W3  Done.  One week down.

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  • marie11
    marie11 Member Posts: 75
    edited September 2012

    Managed to finish tri in good shape. Almost dead last. Have new respect for those bikers and swimmers.



    Did not fare so well in the half. Managed to really aggravate my foot. the dreaded plantar fasciitis. Pretty sore still a week later. Still running but had to cut way back. Hopefully good shoes and plenty of stretching will fix quickly.

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited September 2012

    Hi everyone!  I had a really fun time at the Marathon Relay.  My leg was 6 miles and the hilliest one.  My pace (10:20) was better than when I did the 10K earlier this year, and good enough not to drag the team down (we were 10:41 min/mi overall).  I know that's kind of a middle of the road pace, but I'm happy with it.  We got team shirts ahead of time which helped to see our teammates at the exchange points. 

    I thought of goldlining when after I crossed the finish line - they gave me a medal!  My first one ever... loving the bling :)

    Haven't registered for any other races but I'm considering a turkey trot with some coworkers.  I'm still feeling a bit bummed not to have completed a half sometime this season.  I too have had a bit of a plantar fasciitis flare up in the past few weeks but there's a part of me that wants to sign up for a HM about 75 miles from here, it's in just under a month.  It would be pushing it for me but I'm tempted anyway. 

    In  any case, I'm not sure what my next goal should be. I just picked up swimming once a week and am just what i can until my new gym opens in about a month.  I have run in the winter before but don't have yaktrax or anything like that.  And all too often my work schedule has a way of messing with my training plans.  I dunno, any thoughts?

    Awesome to read about others' runs, as always!  You guys are amazing!!!

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited September 2012

    Hi everyone!  I had a really fun time at the Marathon Relay.  My leg was 6 miles and the hilliest one.  My pace (10:20) was better than when I did the 10K earlier this year, and good enough not to drag the team down (we were 10:41 min/mi overall).  I know that's kind of a middle of the road pace, but I'm happy with it.  We got team shirts ahead of time which helped to see our teammates at the exchange points. 

    I thought of goldlining when after I crossed the finish line - they gave me a medal!  My first one ever... loving the bling :)

    Haven't registered for any other races but I'm considering a turkey trot with some coworkers.  I'm still feeling a bit bummed not to have completed a half sometime this season.  I too have had a bit of a plantar fasciitis flare up in the past few weeks but there's a part of me that wants to sign up for a HM about 75 miles from here, it's in just under a month.  It would be pushing it for me but I'm tempted anyway. 

    In  any case, I'm not sure what my next goal should be. I just picked up swimming once a week and am just what i can until my new gym opens in about a month.  I have run in the winter before but don't have yaktrax or anything like that.  And all too often my work schedule has a way of messing with my training plans.  I dunno, any thoughts?

    Awesome to read about others' runs, as always!  You guys are amazing!!!

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

    C25K  W2W1  Done.  (c:

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

    Kat, I love the yaktrax - since I bought them a couple of years ago, there hasn't been enough snow to need them in Toronto! I am taking full credit for climate change! 

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

    C25k W2W2  Done

    I found a Santa Shuffle 5K in Chicago in Dec!  Participants get a free Santa hat and beard to wear while running!?  Ha!

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

    C25K  week 2 workout 3 done, week 3 here I come.  And I signed up for the Santa Shuffle on 12/01!  I think I can, I think I can....

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  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 2,956
    edited September 2012

    Roan..well done   awesome time.

    Ok.. I signed up for another 5K.The Stephanie Spielman foundation run in Columbus, Ohio on Oct 28th... Stephanie was a victim of TN cancer which is what I have/had (who knows)...  we run through OSU campus..over 7000 last year...fun stuff...do you think I can get at the front of the line?  LOL

    I would love to run 26 mins like you Roan...my pb is 29.12  oh well..now I have a goal..but you know how hard it is to take 1 min. off per mile...

    Keep running ladies..you all amaze me with how far and fast you go...we are going to N. Myrtle Beach in a week...I plan on running my rear off....what could be better with the sand and the ocean..?

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  • KRCornett
    KRCornett Member Posts: 16
    edited September 2012

    Hello, I'm having a mastectomy in a couple of weeks with expanders.  I'm an avid runner not a road rocket, but 20 miles or so per week at 8:15/mi.  Can anyone give me any guidance as to how long I can expect to be out of my running shoes after surgery and during chemo?  Thanks,

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

    Hi, KRCornett!  I am glad you found this thread, though I am sorry you have had to find it.  This is a wonderful group of women, and my very first post was on this thread with a very similar question.  Unfortunately, I am not the right person to give you an answer, because I did not have reconstruction after my mastectomy, but I wanted to welcome you and let you know that there are lots of women on this thread that did have reconstruction and will be able to give you a much better answer than  I can.  I hope all goes well.  And know that you will be back out there running, with a little patience.  So many women here who are running!! :)

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited September 2012

    How's everyone?  I've been working overtime at work and haven't had a chance to run since the relay last weekend.  Hopefully today is my day for a nice long one.  Still looking for whatever that "next" goal is.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2012

    KRCornett--I had a bilateral mastectomy with expanders on March 7.  After my 2 week check-up, both my surgeon and my plastic surgeon cleared me to walk without swinging my arms.  I walked 1/4 mile that first day, and it felt like 5 miles!  The next day I walked 1/3 mile, and then 1/2 mile the next....slowly building up my strength.  I ran for the first time about 4-5 weeks after my surgery.  Again, very slowly.  2 months after my surgery I ran a 10K with my 8yo daughter.  Very slowly.  Over the summer I gradually ran more and more and I got faster.....I am now at my pre-surgery pace.  And I get to start over again Oct. 19 after my exchange surgery!  :)

    I did not have chemo, so I can't advise you about that.  Just take it slow.  I do encourage you to walk as soon as you are cleared to. 

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

    Welcome KRCornett there are some expander/implant people here. (I did DIEP and had no chemo.) You're bound to get some good info from someone who knows what it feels like. I think most of us found that running (even at a feeble pace) was a key element of healing mentally and reducing pain. Don't not run if you feel up to running. Sometimes people will talk to you like you're a china doll. If you have runners on your medical team, you may get more understanding of your drive to be out there.

    Well folks, my physio advised me to walk today's Run for the Cure (she knew it was pointless to talk me out of going) to avoid injuring the stress fracture in my foot but I felt good and started running (just intending to see how the foot felt). It was great, no pain in the foot at all, and I ran most of it, with a total time of 39 minutes. It's not like I am doing 7 minute miles on it, just a trot and I was conscious of aiming for heel/foot strike and not landing on toes. That is equal to the very first 5K I ever ran, but I would chalk up at least 2 minutes to the impassable crowds at start and finish. I felt it was not bad for no running since June. I am basically starting over again training-wise with just a month to the Wine & Dine. That will have to be another "upright and smiling" goal for me, and I will try to do a time improvement for the WDW Marathon weekend. Today's run has already stiffened up my legs but it felt absolutely great to be doing it. 

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  • kks_rd
    kks_rd Member Posts: 363
    edited September 2012
    Hey, good for you goldlining!  As has been said times before, you spanked the people who didn't run at all today. :)
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  • firstcall
    firstcall Member Posts: 499
    edited September 2012

    KRCornett ..Regarding running during Chemo...I continued to run during Chemo.  I think it was very helpful.   Dont think you'll be very fast.  I generally run 9 minute miles, and during Chemo it was more like 13-15 minute miles.  I'm about 5 months out from Chemo now, and I'm getting back to the 9 minute miles now.  I do think it was good for the mind and for the body.  One thing I will mention.  I lost most of my toenails running during chemo.  But they are starting to grow back now.  

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  • dltnhm
    dltnhm Member Posts: 873
    edited September 2012

    KR-

    I had a left umx DIEP immediate reconstruction. I cannot speak to TE however. My surgeon cleared me to run at 5 weeks, but would not clear wearing a bra. Such a silly surgeon. I ran at 6 weeks. 5 miles out of the gate as if I'd never had surgery.

    Chemo started shortly thereafter (see signature below). I ran all through chemo and rads ~ even improved my pace. Note that I am not a fast runner but average a 9:30 - 10:00 minute pace on long runs. Ran a 10K on the Sat nite following my last rads on Thursday.



    Everyone has an individual experience to chemo so do not beat yourself up if you are not able to run through it. I just encourage you to try. I love my runs. Don't we all? And having them through chemo and rads was a lifesaver! Going to start Tamoxifen tonight or tomorrow.



    Oh ... And our fearless thread starter and leader is Firstcall. He is awesome - a fellow breast cancer patient/survivor and a doctor from the pacific northwest! So we're not all ladies :-)



    Blessings,

    Diana

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