2014 Running Thread

Way to go Hockeycat and Natsfan!!!!

I was going to run outside today (and it was +2C here today) but I wimped out and did the dreadmill at the Y so that I could also watch some football. I was in Florida all last week (didn't bother to go over to the World; stayed around the Other Place). I planned to run there, but it was colder there than I wanted (like 4C by the time I had free time in the evening), and dark, so I just didn't. I walked from the park to my hotel a few times (maybe a 15-20 minute walk one way) and did it quite briskly, so I racked up steps but I'm not up to the training I wanted to be at. I have my eye on a warmer running coat for winter and maybe some warmer pants. I need a new set of smartwool skin-layer too. I really do prefer to go outside. I won't ever do 28km on a long run, but I'd like to do 14km before the race weekend, and at this rate, I'd be happy with 10. I still have a few weeks.

I have my Disney waiver all downloaded and ready to go, though. I have my air ticket booked going down (not coming back yet) and hotel stuff arrived last week. I am ready in every way except for the training part!

Enjoying all your posts. Haven't had too much to share. Taking a few days off because of awful back spasms which started on Friday - lifted too heavy at the gym I think. But I've been out walking the past couple of days and actually kind of enjoying the slower pace. Still early in the morning when it's dark but the Christmas lights are all on and the sky is clear and it looks so pretty. Worked out pretty good because my running partner was sick with vertigo so we were both kind of falling apart. I joke that it's God's way of teaching us humility and tolerance because we think we're so invincible because we're runners.

Enjoy your runs, everyone.

I had a great appointment at physio today, adjusting the actual positioning of my left leg in the hip socket. I can feel the difference already. We've been working on my DIEP-damaged ab / core strength and the glutes for a while, but I cannot really seem to engage the glutes. They just dangle in the breeze while my hips and ankles do all the running. Just as a throwaway, I mentioned that next time, I'd like to look at my left heel that feels like early signs of plantar fasciitis, and we both noticed that it was the same side as the wonky hip, and had started about the same time as the hip. She said the heel activates the glutes, and if I'm not putting the heel down to avoid the pain on the heel on that side, I will be unbalanced in the glute department, which could make my hip do what it's doing. So I am feeling on the up and up that maybe Jan 10 will be survivable again after all. Was so pleased, I went out and bought some new winter running tights (Nike Shield) and the dri-fit wool hoodie that matches the aeroloft jacket I got for my birthday.

Welcome to the thread Ckscpa! I ran with my port for about 18 months with no issues. I had it taken out about a month ago. It was a little tender when I first had it put it but once it healed I had no issues. I found it took about two weeks after I had my port put in before it stopped aching when I did major activity.

Goldlining - happy belated birthday! Thanks for posting about the waivers (you too panthrah!) I got ours downloaded after seeing your posts. I haven't been getting any emails from Disney about the race, have you been getting any? I'm also happy to hear that physio is going well. Can't wait until January 7th!

Panthrah - have you seen the Star Wars Dooney and Bourke purses? I saw them on Run Disney's Facebook page the other day and kinda wished I was doing the Star Wars runs instead! Then again I'm a sucker for a nice hand bag.Yep I bought the WDW Marathon Weekend one that I'll be picking up at the race expo! Disney really just needs to shut up and take my money

LuvLuLu - I hope your back is feeling better or well on its way to behaving!

Tammy_M43 - please tell us more about your summer running. I could use reminders of how warm it will get again it's not a terrible winter so far where I am but there have been some snowy cold days. We'll send you cooling thoughts with the talk of our snow and cold in return!

Tomorrow, my running buddy and I are doing a Disney prep run, where we will leave my house so freaking early to meet friend for coffee. We want to make sure we get our distance in and if we want to make it in time for coffee we have to leave at an ungodly hour. I don't even know what time we have to leave by because I haven't figured it out yet, part of me just does not want to know!

Oncearunner- yes yes yes I saw and got the D&B SW purse!!! I past up the Haunted Mansion bag, I past up the Avengers one all in hopes that they would make a SW one that I liked.. and They did so I did.. I got it :) I also like it cause it look a little like villains from far away hehe I bounced around the house singing "merry christmas to meeeeeee" I printed the waivers ( they do have a printer there if you forgot to bring or print it) but I also always print my hotel rez instead of trying to search thru lots of emails because the last time (avengers) they didnt have me in the system! I had booked 3 events and for some reason it made the same rez number for all my bookings. Husband looked at me and said "good thing you printed that" so now he doesnt tease me about it Kudos to you for Dopey

To everyone else: Hope everyone is doing well, staying warm, getting cuddles (either by people or furry babies or both) and getting thru the holiday season successfully still smiling

goldlining - ouch, that sounds painful. Sympathy and healing thoughts coming your way. Don't forget, chocolate helps with a multitude of things

Got 30k done this morning and it was chilly. I should have worn thicker mittens or doubled up. My hands got so cold that I lost dexterity in my hands after about 17k and it took a little while after the run for it to come back. My right hand, the one with the sleeve and glove, was worst. I need to call my fitter and figure out the compression issue. That hand gets colder much faster. Time for bed for me.

OUCH OUCH OUCH Goldlining . . . not a good time for that to happen. Damn dreadmill will kill ya! Seriously, my sympathies and take care of yourself.

Gold - oh my - how are you doing today? Hope you get it checked out if it still hurts - cracked/broken ribs can be a bear.

I've always eyed that safety clip thing and never worn it - I think I will after this.

Had a sea salt caramel . . . always glad to do what I can to help.

I'm sure the next few days are going to be quiet on here so I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas with some happy runs

goldlining - great news that nothing is dislocated. BTW those chocolate jelly balls sound really good...

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates. I'm still nursing the stupid ribs and trying to decide if I can run. Just 2 weeks to the WDW Half so I'd sure like to be training. I suspect the two weeks will rush by, and the run itself will crawl...

Santa brought me a Nike Flash jacket (the retro-reflective one) and I'm looking forward to going out there and shining at people

Definitely have some goodies to burn off, myself!

Welcome KjAgent to the happiest thread on BCO. I did DIEP, not implants, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to report on experience with expanders. You can look at the 2013 and 2012 Running threads etc and I'm sure you'll find stories that are relevant.

The most common answer here is, as long as you give up all expectation of speed, and you listen closely to your body, you can be active while you're going through most things. There's "running" and there's "running". We're happy to be able to "run", instead of sad about 13 minute miles. Sometimes the surgeons will have specific reasons why you don't want to jiggle and mess up their work, but if you get more than a 6-8 week timeframe, you might want another opinion or more details about the reasoning. Is it technical, or is it that they are trying to coddle you? I asked my PS if I was crazy to do a half marathon 6 weeks post DIEP and he said, sure, because my time would suck, because I wouldn't be able to train, but he was fine with me doing it. I could only walk stooped over during that 6 weeks, and the half marathon weekend was literally my first run since the surgery, but if I did not have that run scheduled, I probably would have spent the 6 weeks in bed instead of getting up and walking on the treadmill. Having a surgeon that was a runner gave me reassurance that he understood what I was asking and why.

Welcome KjAgent, while I can't provide any advice about running through the reconstruction process (I had a lumpectomy) I will second what goldlining and marie11 have said, ask why those recommendations are being made. Everyone is different and therefore will get different recommendation. Also the biggest thing though out treatment is to listen to your body. Goldlining said it best in her post.

Goldlining - how are your ribs doing? I hope you have been able to get in a couple of training runs for Disney. I'll admit, I'm pretty excited about the races

Thank you, oncearunner!  Much appreciated.  When you get to it, you can put me down for Boston's Run to Remember Half Marathon on May 24th.

Lovestorun, thank YOU for keeping us all up-to-date in 2014.

Goldlining, hope you are doing well and looking forward to Disney.

KJAgent, Welcome! You'll find lots of good advice and inspiration here.

To everybody, Happy New Year.  May we all stay healthy and strong in 2015!