Ok I was never fast but this is pathetic.

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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2008

    talk about pathetic, I tried running for an hour and half and I stopped so many times I couldn't count any more. Wondering if I should stick to the pig out diet.

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  • lewing
    lewing Member Posts: 1,288
    edited March 2008

    wetcoast, that doesn't sound pathetic at all!  Good for you, getting long runs in.  I've been slacking off big time lately; without any goal races ahead, and with this crappy Michigan weather, my 6-milers are turning into 4-5 milers, and my longest runs are maybe 8-10.  And I haven't even started treatment!

    That said, running is still a huge boon to my mental health. 

    My teenage daughter, who's always hated my running and thinks I'm nuts for taking it as seriously as I do, floored me the other day by mentioning that she might try jogging with me when the weather gets nicer.  Something to look forward to!  

    Are you still thinking about going to Boston?   

    Linda

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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2008

    lewing, I still plan on going to boston. There are 4 of us planning the trip. I don't want to change plans and do it another year as we decided to do it last year and I don't want to disappoint anyone. Hotel, plane and holidays booked had already been done for everyone. I am looking forward to the experience and crossing the finish line. I am told I already ran the race for the time.

    bomber, Sounds like a good idea I shall pm you.

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  • lewing
    lewing Member Posts: 1,288
    edited March 2008

    Wetcoast, that's fantastic that you're still doing Boston!  It would be great even to go and watch (I ran NYC in 2005 and 2006, spectated last year, and absolutely loved being on both sides of the barriers), but the fact that you'll be running it is amazing.  Who cares about your time?

    That said, if you *do* care about your time - and want to run the race again when you're fully up to speed - I would wager almost any amount of money that the BAA would give you an entry for next year, under the circumstances, without another qualifier.  I've never dealt with the Boston marathon organizers myself (it sounds like bomber has contacts, though) but in my dealings with other races, the organizers are very accomodating to reasonable requests. 

    Linda

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  • bomber410
    bomber410 Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2008

    Wetcoast - It's one month out.  How are you doing?  Are you coming to Boston? 

    Debbie

    P.S. I ran 3.75 hours in the woods on Sunday.  It was slow going but good to go the time/distance.  I'm 6 months post-chemo, 4 months post-radiation.  I still feel the muscle fatigue, but I'm building on the endurance. 

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  • AnneW
    AnneW Member Posts: 4,050
    edited March 2008

    Bomber, you rock! I could never imagine running four hours anywhere, at any pace. Walking, hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing, yes. But never running. Keep it up. You are an inspiration!

    Anne

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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2008

    Hi Debbie,

    Yes the plan is to still go to Boston. I did a long run on the 8th for 3hr 52min and managed to cover 34km so it is going to be a long slow one. I think I have done really well on the ac and have one more next week (then taxol) but this time the fatigue has really got me. I have been running every second day and doing my eliptical but cover only about 12km. I have always been competitive but only with myself and wanting to do better but have decided to wrap my head around going back to basics and enjoy the scenery, time out and good company. Looking forward to Boston and a change from things. I am a bit concerned about lymphedema and flying. I had 5 nodes removed and some times feel a burning sensation (no swelling) more than other times especially after long runs and hard workout on eliptical. Not sure if I am worrying for nothing or what to do.

    How does one organize meeting someone at the Boston? Soooo many people. Would love to meet you along the way.

    laurel

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  • lewing
    lewing Member Posts: 1,288
    edited March 2008

    You've gotta love those running-induced endorphins . . . I went for an easy jog today, exactly one week after my mastectomy, and I came back feeling GREAT. 

    The hardest part was figuring out the whole running bra thing.  I didn't want to wear a bra directly over my incision, but I still needed something to keep my right breast from flopping uncomfortably.  My fix was to put on a thin, underwear-style running top first, and fasten a front-zipping sports bra over it.  It looked odd, but my jacket covered it all up anyway, so who cared. 

    Even though my surgeon had given me the go-ahead, I was nervous starting out, afraid I'd somehow mess myself up.  Plus, it just plain felt weird, to be running with a numb, puffy armpit.  I held my arms out stiffly, took itty-bitty steps, and ran super-duper slow.  

    It was the weirdest 15 minute run of my life, but also one of the most satisfying.  As I gradually relaxed, I began to feel more and more normal - and deeply grateful that I was able to run at all.

    I'm really looking forward to going out again tomorrow. 

    Linda

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  • trigeek
    trigeek Member Posts: 916
    edited March 2008

    I will restart my jog/walk next week it will finally be 6 weeks after my reconstruction surgery.

    Currently going through rads (12 done 21 to go), and I found that the more I hydrate the less fatigue I get, hopefully the energy will not drop, cause I am already having a really hard time jogging( my butt grew to be its own creature.. following me bouncing from behind Surprised) gained 20 pounds since this all started.

    Laurel, I amm soo excited for you for Boston !

    My take on running/working out  while going through treatments is to keep the engine running at idle, since I believe that my body has a certain amount of resources to build back the stuff that is torn down(from chemo,rads or training ). I keep the intensity at a perceived exertion of about 12-14/20, not trying to go to the point where I am out of breath.

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  • bomber410
    bomber410 Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2008

    Laurel,  as for meeting up in Boston, I will PM you with my contact information.  When you know what you'll be wearing, I can watch for you.  And I can give you more specifics as to where I'll be along Heartbreak Hill.  It is all very doable with a little bit of planning.  :-)  You must be so excited as the day approaches. 

    As for running bras, I did not have a mast. or recon, but have worked out this system to minimize bounce since I get serious chafing otherwise.  I wear a Barely There lycra chami or something similar as my underlayer with a sports bra over it.  I started doing this last spring/summer after the surgeries.  At least for me, it wasn't too warm in the summer.

    Debbie 

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  • ellenoire
    ellenoire Member Posts: 674
    edited March 2008

    You ladies are giving me hope. I am an amateur triathlete that was hoping to ramp up from sprints to Olympic distance by the end of our season( sept here) So much for that, My goal now is to do a sprint relay in late June and do the run portion( 5k) while still on chemo. If I can't, at least I will have had the activity of training to get me through.

     NO-ONE wants me swimming in a public pool while on chemo with the compromised immune system, so I can't get the swimming back until after.

     The winter got trashed for exercise with dx in January, MX surgery in Feb and recovery through March. I kept up Pilates and I work on my feet at my store, but the Xmas weight is usually under control by now, so I am bummed. I have been snowshoeing with poles, but the snow is almost gone here (man I wish there was a spring/ summer replacement for snowshoeing, I simply adore it!)

      

     

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  • wetcoast
    wetcoast Member Posts: 193
    edited April 2008

    Hello girls,

    Well B day is coming up so fast and of course the closer it gets the more panic I feel. I know I shouldn't do this to myself but I just want to finish before they close the gate. I need the ribbon. I went out on friday and got 28km covered with 3 1/2 hrs. I know what you mean about the run walk thing debbie.  Other than that all is good and start taxol on thursday, hoping it will be a se free as ac was. I don't ask for much do I/

    Wishing everyone a wonderful day laurel

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