2015 Running Thread

I have hit my first roadblock since I started running last July. My hip is really bothering me. It has been building the past couple of weeks and I cannot ignore it any longer. I was only able to run a mile yesterday and today it hurts to walk and stairs are really painful. I took the day off from exercise today and am trying to stretch it out but I am concerned about losing my exercise momentum. Anybody have good stretches for the hip; please chime in.

I think Thor is HOT! even the guy who plays him at the races and since I was little I loved Hulk. Im def more of a Star Wars person.. but the challenge that drew me in.. 2 NEW medals (3 total) eeeeee One of these days Ill convince hubby to do a wdw one with me

Marie11, I was just reading our run list and I see you are running a half, potentially a full marathon....I am in awe!

How is the lead up going???

Tammy's comment matches what I was given by physio for that. My glutes just dangle in the breeze and I really need to strengthen them. She gave me those strength-building as well as lunges. There was something about the glute activation being connected to the heel pressing into the ground. Anyway, my glutes are not that much stronger, but it did help to do that. I think I had some massage and physio on it, but it has not been a spot that I've had to do repeated treatments of, like with the neck and shoulder. Hope you're just as lucky!

Hi Jenga60! Welcome to the happiest thread on BCO!

With a unilateral mastectomy, I wasn't in a mastectomy bra and prosthesis for about 6 or 8 weeks, and did a half marathon at 10 weeks post-op. This is the time to take whatever results you get, and just celebrate being there, whether you get the training in or not. If you keep the walking up, you will have no problem with the endurance, even if the pace is not what you're used to.

I found it easier to run after the mastectomy than lumpectomy because the jiggling was not an issue. I did have a lot of pace problems, or rather heart rate problems - for a given pace, my heart rate would be higher than it formerly would be, and unfortunately, I would hit my maximum about 1 min/km slower than pre-op. That continued for about 2 years after the DIEP. I chalked it up to lingering effects of the long anaesthesia, because I built up my previous pace in less time from never running a step in my life so 8 weeks of deconditioning just did not account for it.

At the special foo-foo-fancy mastectomy bra store, the sports bra they had was crap. Ugly like a sports bra, but not at all jiggle-resistant. I just used the Shock Absorber Running Bra and ran with a "bean-a-boob" (brand name) beanbag prosthesis (or nothing) instead of that heavy bag of jelly. (I was DD so I really hated that stage. The asymmetry was uncomfortable especially running. Was very glad to get on with the other mastectomy and reconstruction way smaller.)

(I did have some chafing, and I think it was in the middle, of the natural side against the prosthesis because the bra would pull off centre. I recall stuffing a microfibre cloth down the centre of the bra to absorb sweat and block the chafing.)

Looking forward to reading your runs!

thanks goldlining!

I appreciate the information. I'll look into the bean-a-boom.

I have several sock absorbers!

Thanks!

Tapanga, congrats on running 30 min straight. A milestone in running achieved!

Goldlining, I can identify with that hip pain in the link and recommend the pillow between the legs when sleeping! I've had a little grumbling hip in the last week but a little rest and ibuprofen seems to have settled it. I don't have a problem with running but sitting in a car with knees above hips for an extended period is not to be recommended

Welcome Jenga60 and Tapanga! I've been to NS a year ago. Such a beautiful place!

Jenga60, I had lumpectomy so juggling was the issue. I couldn't run for a while. Then I started chemo, I was only able to walk. I started running in December, training for a half marathon in May. I finally run 10 miles yesterday! I need a new sports bra. My size is smaller now after surgery and weight loss, Moving Comfort I used to love don't fit well anymore...

Tapanga, You are a runner! Running a race is not a requirement to be runner. I signed up for races to keep motivated myself.

Oncearunner, hope you are cleared to run soon!

Hugs Rseman! Hope the MO visit puts those symptoms in a good place. So glad you can get out and enjoy the beautiful temps and train for the Ragnar!

Forgot to say: I've signed up for the WDW Half 2016 Jan 9. I was able to sign up in the Passholder early registration. Regular registration for Full, Half, 10K, 5K and family races, as well as Goofy and Dopey will open on the 28th, noon EST. There is a link to get an email reminder but there will be tweets in the countdown to registration if you follow @rundisney.

Good for you oncearunner - glad you are out running again too! Your tight weak hips matches what I've been told, and maybe it accounts for my heel pain. I have only one sore heel, and no idea why just the one this time. But the shockwave treatment did change it (from one tiny spot on the inside edge to diffused over the whole heel) and I am hoping that it's healing better this way. Your post reminded me I should get my five fingers shoes out for the weekend walking around.

Rseman, great that you got the PTs clearance! I hope everything else also goes well.

I'm worried about my run on May 10 😒. My hip issue has flared. I've had physio treatment and I've rested for a week and my "test" run today was OK but my hip is now sore. I hope I'm fine when I wake tomorrow

Hi sunnysydeup- I noticed you are from ct too. We had a 5k in my town on Sat. for the 4h camp. Were you in Northeast Ct? I had hoped to run it but had some hip pain flare up and had to pass. I am new to running; just started this past summer.

Hi Ginger48, yes, that was indeed the same 5k! Nice to meet a fellow Quiet Corner survivor!!

I had the best run I've had in a long time. I ran 5 miles this morning. The weather here was still grey and there was a cool mist on the boardwalk. At mile 4 I hit my zone. That place where you feel you are just existing although your body is moving forward. Ahhhhhhh. I love this sport!

Thanks for all the advice! I did some shopping therapy after seeing my MO today and bought two new pairs of running socks (ordered a third online) and a water bottle to hold while running (although I anticipate this won't really work well on long runs because my arm will get tired).

Oh and I also got these ridiculous headbands for the Ragnar. Apparently outrageous apparel is encouraged.