2015 Running Thread

Gee whiz and goldlining. Thankyou for your messages - your words and your sentiments. I had chemo today and I'd usually spend the afternoon in bed, stretching into the evening, feeling just a teeny bit sorry for myself.

Not today. I had my normal chemo day nap, then I laced up my trainers and went out the door for a walk. Once out, I couldn't help but have a little run. I was only out for 20 minutes, and it was certainly more walking than running, but it's a start. I realised that after reading your posts we need to focus on what we can do, and not want we can't. I'd been focussing on the fact that I couldn't run for 2 hours anymore, when instead I should be relishing in the fact that I can still run for a 1 minute, which actually is quite a milestone given the circumstances.

I can't thank you both enough X

I ran 8 miles before my chemo on Tuesday and 5 miles the day after. But then I hit my limit. This morning's run is postponed. Hoping I can get back to it by Saturday so I can still fit a long run in on Monday. My last chemo has definitely hit me the hardest. I am dragging. BLAH! I hate that feeling! I did get up and walk today so that was better than nothing.

Yay to you Cassylou!! Way to keep going Just lacing up my shoes to go for a slow 2 mile run. After reading everyone's posts about feeling lousy after chemo on another page I'm thinking yes I feel good so get out there and go for a run. Enjoy the day

The Love Run 4/10/16

Would love to be added to this thread. Rest day today after The Runner's World Hat Trick this weekend

Rseman and Suzanne50, good luck with your tapering and carbing it up!

Welcome cupcake65! Looking forward to reading your runs!

So, after some drama, I got in to the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half! That steps off 25 September 2016. The US travel agency was apparently out of spaces before I even heard registration was open, because I had signed up for notification and did not get one. Then in the middle of a meeting, I checked Twitter and saw some random cursing about 2 hour waits on the phone and not getting in. I was with Disney execs at the time I found out, so I was toying with whether any could pull strings but then I heard there were European agencies that were filling N.Amer. orders, so I checked that out when I returned home. I was about to book with a UK travel agency that had spaces, but stumbled on a hint that the US agency managed to secure a few more spaces. So, if anyone is interested in an awesome destination run next September, at this point, you need to book hotel with one of the travel partners on the runDisney Disneyland Paris page, and when you select the room, the package includes a base park admission ticket, and you must reserve one or more race registrations per room. You can also purchase "cancel for any reason" insurance, which is unique, since runDisney has not offered any type of cancellation insurance in the past. GET Travel had some spaces today, and if they are sold out, you can try one of the European partners identified on the runDisney page. Apparently, they will open race-only registrations in January, but I think that would be more useful to locals. People like me are going to need the accommodation. Disneyland Paris hotels are stupid expensive, but I've had my heart set on it, and it's happening. There is apparently a "Castle to Chateau" bonus medal for those who have done a US runDisney half (or full) in 2016 as well.

Hey there,

Great to see everyone running! I finished the last round of chemo a month ago, had the PET-CT - the results were great, thank goodness. Now I am just on the (non-chemo) targeted therapy for the duration. So I am gearing up to get off the recliner and get running again. I signed up for the ZooRun 5k at ZooMiami on November 14 (http://www.zoomiami.org/Run). If you live in South Florida, come on down! It's always fun to run among the animals.

Rseman - my start is 10:40 and I am lower level as well but i hear the views are just as nice. I wish my start was earlier but whatever. I just hope the weather is good. No rain please!!!! I have one more 9 mile run this weekend and then next week is a big taper - 3 miles for 2 days and a 3 mile WALK....that will be hard! Going in on Saturday to Expo for packet picket and then Sunday will be here. I am very excited! This race is so much more than a marathon for me - it symbolizes my battle with cancer and all that I had to go through to get to this point. I am a fighter - I will beat this cancer AND run a marathon!!! So there

Goldlining! I am in Miami. Where part of the Sunshine State do you hail from?

scrunchthecat, I'm from southern Ontario (in the frozen north), but spending time in Orlando. Panthrah, San Diego was a whirlwind of meetings, but thanks to the biological clock being on Eastern time, running at dawn along the Pacific becomes do-able! That park with the naval ship museum thing is nice running! Wish I'd been able to go out another time, but the bug hit my throat and lungs and joins by the end of the 2nd day. Here it is 10 days later and am still on inhalers and sinus sprays.

(PS that is very 80s!)

Actually am taking twice as much C as that, plus almost all the other vitamins. Being really diligent on the road away from my all-inclusive healthcare system. Prefer caplets though; not big on drinks and syrups. My colleague picked it up from me and her MD gave her a Rx. Just waiting to hear what that was before I choose my next move. I do feel much improved, but not "better" yet. I've heard the rule of thumb to go ahead and run when you're sick, unless it's your lungs, in which case, rest until you can breathe. Whatever I do, I don't want to drive this into the lower lungs. Hanging in there!

How were those weekend runs, folks?

Hello everyone, it's been a while. I was on vacation in Maui. I ran every day by the beach, it was so beautiful! Then, I got sick on the last day. I had fever for a week, and couldn't run for two weeks. I was finally able to run for one hour this morning before work. I'm soooo behind on my training for Vegas RnR…

Goldlining, I'm so jealous! My running partner (she is French) and I talked about it, but we signed up for Tinker Bell instead. Sorry you are sick. Hope you'll feel better soon.

Rseman, Suzanne50, Good luck on NYC Marathon this weekend!

5 day forecast for NYC is looking good ....cloudy and low 60s. I'll take it! I am excited! Good luck @Rseman! I am just going to enjoy the experience and have fun. I hear it's like going to a rock concert where you are the star! Take it all in and enjoy the day.

NYC was awesome! Weather was great, crowds were incredible. I felt really good till I hit the 20s and then it got a bit rough. But I finished in just under 5 hours which is what i expected. It was amazing!

Rseman....how did you do? I hope you had fun! I can honestly say that I loved it! Minus Mile 23,24,25. Then i was hurting.

YAY To the NY Marathoners. And to NatsFan. How did it go?

Starting to get nervous for Sunday. I ran 6.5 at just over 11 min pace this weekend. I'd like to be under on the weekend. But have to decide about going fast the whole way vs running with my friend who is much slower.

Nats-Yes I'm worried what the hill is going to do to my pace. But the second half is down hill so

I can't really tell what the profile is because when you look at the race evavation it looks like it goes down. I think it must be the bottom of the channel it is showing.