2013 Running Thread

Thanks, guys, feeling better already.

Firstcall, loved your story. As an early morning runner I can relate.

Plan on testing out the treadmill tomorrow morning, and if that goes well I'll be out on the road the next day.

Fingers crossed!!

My first time to ABQ! And checking the Nike + "heat map", I discovered that along the river (Rio Grande) is a popular route that people sync and the hotel isn't all that far from it. I am glad I remembered to check that! And I've ordered a new pair of shoes shipped to the hotel (women can't get size 11 Adidas in Canada) so really looking forward to those for my run! (but taking the old ones just in case).

Welcome Warrior50! Don't worry too much about the bmx. Lumpectomy and reconstruction jiggles can be challenging but flat is easy to run with. You will probably be surprised at how soon you can run - slowly. (Take it easy until drains are out or you will just prolong the draining.) Just listen to your body. I'm the crazy one that "ran" (personal worst half marathon) 6 weeks post DIEP. It felt fine and meant the world to me.

I did it! Ran today for the first time post-surgery. 3.8 miles on a beautiful trail by a river, lots of gold and brown leaves and a blue, blue sky. Strapped everything down and so far, so good. A little pain in the glutes! But (no pun intended!) I prefaced today's run with a 6-mile hilly hike in the mountains on Sunday and a few long walks with the dog last week, so am hoping I won't feel too much stiffness tomorrow. Feeling alive and happy!

Summergal, awesome!

Hi all,

It's great to see these run reports. I've been quiet because my running has been quiet! I don't have much excuse because I've "tolerated" the chemo (A/C and taxol) quite well, by all accounts, but I've been kind of a slacker. The good news is, today was my LAST CHEMO INFUSION! (Unless things turn out to be stage 4, or the surgery misses something or it comes back).

I'm having surgery October 29-- mastectomy on right side, where my relatively small breast was almost entirely occupied by cancer; and axillary dissection, because I have cancerous lymph nodes (I found the cancer when I noticed a 2.5 cm lump in my armpit in June!). This is a little off topic but this is the only discussion I really visit here and I know you all value being active and strong: If you have any tips for before, during or after surgery related to nutrition, exercise or psychic well-being -- please let me know!

Thanks and happy trails.

Rebecca

My blog: alaskamamaruns.blogspot.com (should renamed alaskamamasometimesruns...)

Great to see you again alaskamama! Congrats on finishing chemo--how fantastic! You have been such a champ. I love your blog.

Bad news....no run for me on Sunday...I've now hurt my right calf...see the physio on Monday :-(

In my last run, I ran a great 19 minutes then I felt my calf tight and started getting two shooting pains down towards the heel....I ran for another minute with no change so I stopped, stretched, walked home and iced it...it's been getting better but I'm very disappointed....

I hope everyone else is doing better!

Hi Breast Cancer Ladies,

So glad I found this string. I finished crappy chemo (Taxotere and Carboplatin) 9/13 and am now in RadTx and finished 5 of 20 treatments Friday. Ongoing Herceptin but it's a breeze compared to the TC. I've started "running" again after pretty much giving up after chemo cycle 5 in August but I've continued to work out 3 days a week with a wonderful trainer so have managed to stay pretty toned. I live in Pasadena CA and do the Rose Bowl circle. Had it down to 28 minutes pre Chemo and did it a week ago at 40 with a run /walk. Today it was more like 38+. I don't wear my watch (intentionally) but can't resist checking the time on my car clock. I had to ditch the Healdsburg CA half marathon which is coming up since I could not train and can't leave town due to my RTx schedule. Really want my life back. Running included. Just turned 58 and other than breast cancer am holding up well. I start an AI in about a month and am not looking forward to it due to potential joint problems. Lucky me I have virtually no bone loss to date so am a candidate.

As long as I can alternate feet, I plan to keep "running."

Best to you all,

Catherine

Warrior50, you can do it! As long as you can run half the 5K, you know you will be able to walk the rest so it's just a question of how fast you finish. Hopefully there are enough bananas for everyone!

Hi all,

Thanks, Warrior--the chemo will be done soon enough ... and thank you, Runfree, for the encouragement.

I'm 8 days past my last chemo infusion and 5 days before surgery so I should take advantage of this little window. Last time I ran was almost three weeks ago, but I've been doing fast walks. I also walk to and from my medical appointments, including chemo, though I was doubled over in agony walking back from the last two infusions (very embarrassing incident in Bartell's Drugs where I writhed on the ground!). I think it was the Neulasta kicking in too hard and too fast--it was crazy painful but Claritin dulled it within about 15 minutes.

Thanks again for the inspiration, all.

My blog: alaskamamaruns.blogspot.com

Hey -- where are those run reports, gals?

I did a short 2.6km in Scottsdale. Just a little too much jet lag (and wine with dinner) to get up early enough for a run before an 8am meeting, but it was nice to do what I did. Getting cold at home.

Ran 3.2 on Saturday - lovely country road and beautiful mountains to look at - but it was tough sledding. I feel very "cloppy" - like a big Clydesdale clip-clopping along on my hooves - I don't remember feeling this stiff and jolty before surgery. I think I have a hip flexor issue that is causing some of the stiffness, so looked up some stretches for it. I really need to get back to yoga. Now that my little one's soccer season is over I'll have my Saturday mornings back. Enjoying the crisp running weather here in the Northeast. So much better than the summer humidity!

Marie, this is a great moment! The NYC marathon is apparently just fantastic. You've done something so important and powerful. I ran the Disney marathon in 2012, VERY slowly due to late injury, and I'm still excited about it and proud of myself. And you bet I have that 26.2 magnet on my car! I don't know about NYC, but at Disney everyone wore their medals around for days. Running can't undo everything BC did, but it brings many gifts of its own. Good for you! Have a wonderful run!