quincyf - 2012-02-21 12:31 AM

Hi guys, my turn to return from falling off the face of the earth...I have felt like absolute crud for three whole days! WTH?!? Ice pick in the sinuses + no ibuprofen because my surgeon says so (sadist) + fever + no training = unhappy Q. But these breaks happen and it appears a lot of us are having the wrong week to stop sniffing glue, so let's just get over it, drop it, and move forward, shall we?

I know there are some specific aero bar fit questions (Todd) and other information floating around plus our upcoming swim QA, so let's get back to it tomorrow, refreshed from our long weekend...

But for now I'm going to bed...see you in the morning!

Q

mrkwhittaker - 2012-02-21 6:19 PM

I think it is a common thread amongst us, perhaps there was some precognition amongst us that we woudl all get off somehow.

Last friday after spin class, my knee started balooning up like it was nobody's business until about mid to end of sunday, when I simply couldn't deal with teh pain any more, and started hobbling eveywhere.  I had a dream sunday night it was gout in teh knee, turns out my dream was correct.  I have experienced gout before (you don't get to be 350 pounds eating lettuce), but never in my knee.  I literally couldn't walk, I could barely scootch along the floor on my backside.  Forget training.  I was worried I had strained a muscle, but once I knew it was just gout, I could deal with it, and now I am on the road to recovery.  I suspect I will be fine by monday or tuesday, but man this hurts. 

Anyway, I have been in the proverbial world of Sh*t because of this flare up, and have just turned on a computer (well even really jsut got to be able to hobble to a computer) for the first time in days, and read all the inspiring things about taking things and rolling with punches, and realized that as bad as it has been (teh pain that is), it will pass, and I can get back out on the trail some other day.

So kudos to all of you fighting something, and winning.  Even if you're losing, you're still at least fighting.

MW

 

mrkwhittaker - 2012-02-21 5:19 PM

I think it is a common thread amongst us, perhaps there was some precognition amongst us that we woudl all get off somehow.

Last friday after spin class, my knee started balooning up like it was nobody's business until about mid to end of sunday, when I simply couldn't deal with teh pain any more, and started hobbling eveywhere.  I had a dream sunday night it was gout in teh knee, turns out my dream was correct.  I have experienced gout before (you don't get to be 350 pounds eating lettuce), but never in my knee.  I literally couldn't walk, I could barely scootch along the floor on my backside.  Forget training.  I was worried I had strained a muscle, but once I knew it was just gout, I could deal with it, and now I am on the road to recovery.  I suspect I will be fine by monday or tuesday, but man this hurts. 

Anyway, I have been in the proverbial world of Sh*t because of this flare up, and have just turned on a computer (well even really jsut got to be able to hobble to a computer) for the first time in days, and read all the inspiring things about taking things and rolling with punches, and realized that as bad as it has been (teh pain that is), it will pass, and I can get back out on the trail some other day.

So kudos to all of you fighting something, and winning.  Even if you're losing, you're still at least fighting.

MW

Ybeal - 2012-02-21 6:16 PM

Add me to the list of people struggling this week I finally got past my very sore and tight calves.  Had a HORRIBLE run on Saturday and had a little pity party with myself. By Sunday night I thought, enough, I can still do this. Monday morning got up and had a bit of crink in my neck, must have slept funny, did an hour on the stationary bike. It continued to hurt throughout the day.  Got up this morning and could barely move! ugghhh...chiro couldn't fit me in but I was able to get my sports massage therapist to give me an appointment.  It is still killing me Was suppose to run and swim today but that didn't happen....nervous to see how it feels tomorrow, I have to swim, only have a couple of days to change my swim time before my upcoming tri, only two weeks and so not ready for it!!!

peterflagg - 2012-02-21 8:16 PM

OK there is a couple things that I will reply on. First...Q, Sniffing glue will not help you run faster, it will kill precious brain cells. Also, gold paint is not good to huff also. If you need help we are here for you. Of course if you do have a runny nose I guess gluing your nose shut would eliminate the need for tissues, however you would have to go see your hubby at work and then they will make fun of you. LOL 

Sniffing glue was so last week for her.    I'm thinking you are on to something with the gold paint!

Dave, giving up the soda is going to be very tough. I have noticed an increase lately of my soda intake so I think ultimately it will be better for me. I know recent research has shown the negative effects of soda, but I am waiting for the day that they find a positive effect. I can always hope I guess. I am always hopeful that the Buffalo Bills will win a Super Bowl, but of course some may argue that I am delusional on that.

Peter-  Dude if you want to give up the soda  (POP 'round here)  you will do it.   Look at what you have already done.    Yes  I'm with you there.  If they find something good about drinking diet pop.  I'm so all over it again! 

Bills were looking really good for the first what like 6-7 games.  Fitzpatrick is a really nice QB   so who knows?  and what's wrong with being delusional?    dang!  In my head  I'm Craig Alexander!  lol    Oh yeah and the orioles are so going to sign me to a contract next year!  Even though I have not played baseball in a decade. 

Mark, having joint issues sucks. Sorry to hear, take it easy for now so you can do stuff later.

On another note, just prior to really getting started on here a few months ago I had to have ankle surgery because they thought I had a septic joint (right ankle), of course the cultures came back negative, which in a way I was very happy about, but of course the had to do more testing to see what the heck was going on. The blood tests came back finally and they told me I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will be honest I am really bummed out at this. With RA, it is not if I have another flare up but more when.  So now even more research for me to do. Fun wow. I am going to start on Methotrexiate (sp?), and the DR said, "oh it is a mild drug". Of course as a nurse I do know this med and my reaction was, "Really, I don't think that a drug that has a side effect of DEATH is a mild drug, I'm just saying" This made her laugh. So I am starting treatment now so I can hopefully minimize the worsening of this diease. Just hate having another thing wrong with me.

What is up with all those side effects from meds?  And what meds do you need to take for the side effects  it can never end!!    

Sorry to hear about the RA.    Life always has a way with sending us more to deal with  ya know??    My youngest also has RA   she also has an incredible pain tolerance.   so that is good.      

Pete

peterflagg - 2012-02-21 11:56 PM

Dave,

 I actually knew a scout for Baltimore at one time. I am trying to remember his name. If I remember it I will try to find him and send you his way. We will have to get a nickname for you. How about Dangerous Darling Dave...wait that would be your wrestling name. I will have to think of a good one for you.

  Yes the Bills did look good for a little bit, then Fitz signed that contract and forgot how to throw the ball. Looks like Stevie Johnson will not be back. He is good but not 9-10 million good. I always hope, if I lose that then life would suck, Santa would die of a stroke, the Easter Bunny would get shot and the tooth fairy, well bad things will happen to the tooth fairy.

  I will do fine w/o the soda, or pop, I am REFUSING to give up my coffee. If I did that then I would go postal w/in a day or two.

 

 

Ybeal - 2012-02-21 7:16 PM

Add me to the list of people struggling this week I finally got past my very sore and tight calves.  Had a HORRIBLE run on Saturday and had a little pity party with myself. By Sunday night I thought, enough, I can still do this. Monday morning got up and had a bit of crink in my neck, must have slept funny, did an hour on the stationary bike. It continued to hurt throughout the day.  Got up this morning and could barely move! ugghhh...chiro couldn't fit me in but I was able to get my sports massage therapist to give me an appointment.  It is still killing me Was suppose to run and swim today but that didn't happen....nervous to see how it feels tomorrow, I have to swim, only have a couple of days to change my swim time before my upcoming tri, only two weeks and so not ready for it!!!

Ybeal - 2012-02-22 6:23 AM

LOL...my husband's always trying to get me to give up both! I have given up the soda on occassion and once I can get past those first couple weeks I feel so much better - BUT DON'T MESS WITH MY COFFEE TOO! He just doesn't understand how horrible HIS life could be

oriolepwr - 2012-02-21 10:00 PM

PEOPLE  PEOPLE!    I think we need this AWESOME movie scene to put a diff twist on things!

Apollo 13 quote 

Gene Kranz: Let's look at this thing from a... um, from a standpoint of status. What do we got on the spacecraft that's good?
[pause]
Sy Liebergot: I'll get back to you, Gene.

oriolepwr - 2012-02-20 8:20 PM

 

Jacki       Was just chatting about this kind of thing with my DW   going to tell her about the book you are reading.  Those words of wisdom seem so simple, yet hard to really achieve.       Running always does seem to help with things.      

oriolepwr - 2012-02-21 7:25 AM

 If you were sniffing glue last week, then maybe you were not actually sick?   its glue in your sinuses?

Yup bad week for many of us!  sorry to hear that you were sick as well.    

quincyf - 2012-02-22 9:39 AM

OK folks, happy thoughts! Gotta go feed the kids (they want to eat, like every day! it's exhausting!).

1. A lot of us have had a tough week...but we're still engaged here, even though we're complaining, which means we still care, which means we all will get back on the wagon, soon (I already have).

2. It's a tough time of year...at the Academy we called this stretch between Christmas vacation and Spring Break the "Dark Ages" and to this day, I still struggle with depression and the blahs...helps to recognize and name it. So, we're in the Dark Ages! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! There I feel better!

3. Personally I am in a great place, my son has started school and he is loving it and the teachers love him (for all of his 'issues' he is a sweet, funny kid and pretty pleasant to be around). I feel a lot better about it, and thanks for SO many of you coming forward with your stories...WOW! Made me feel so much better to hear how many kids have gotten help and gotten through 'rough patches.' Who's the mentoree now???

4. And on another personal victory note, I am going in for my 10 week post-op checkup which means, REHAB! and my surgeon doesn't know it yet, but he's gonna clear me to run today...

Smiles everyone, SMILES!!!

quincyf - 2012-02-22 9:16 AM

I read this post at the gym yesterday and I spent the rest of the day smiling at people instead of frowning or avoiding eye contact...sometimes simple thoughts like that go a long way!!!

mjh1975 - 2012-02-22 10:18 AM Morning everyone.  Happy Hump Day.  I hope that everyone is doing well.  My legs are killing me today after 2.5 hours on the Spin Bike (only a 45 min class but I got there early to take out some aggression on the poor unsuspecting pedals) and a Half Hour swim afterwards.  I am walking like I'm about 90 years old.  Oh well, its provided some good humor in the office today. 

DaDooRunRun - 2012-02-22 3:15 PM

Call me crazy, but I LOVE it when I get sore!  It means I worked and worked HARD!  Soreness = Progress!  So...GOOD JOB!

oriolepwr - 2012-02-21 11:00 PM

PEOPLE  PEOPLE!    I think we need this AWESOME movie scene to put a diff twist on things!

Apollo 13 quote 

Gene Kranz: Let's look at this thing from a... um, from a standpoint of status. What do we got on the spacecraft that's good?
[pause]
Sy Liebergot: I'll get back to you, Gene.