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Hi everyone...

Sorry I have been away so long. Moving day for me was on September 24th.  I came down with an upper respiratory infection on the day of the move...was feeling somewhat better for a week and then came down with a staph infection in my finger that spread to my arm.  I am now on my 3rd round of antibiotics in just 3 weeks time.  I just can't seem to get my energy back.

Hope everyone is doing well.  I haven't been able to download Yvonne's picture.  When I get the energy to tackle some of the boxes I will hopefully find the cable to my digital camera.

Miss you all and will try to check in more often.

Take care ((hugs)) ...

Karen

MDHillSlug - 2009-10-21 5:04 PM When something shows up I read it

I actually ran yesterday!
At PT, after I had done all my exercises and was getting ready for my ultrasound, etc, I asked my therapist when I could try running; her response was "want to try now?" Of course, I said yes, so we headed over to the treadmill (Woodway) where I did 30sec walk/30sec run x4. My heel felt OK right after but I said we'd have to see how it feels later, after the ice wears off and I've been on it for a while. I definitely have some ache there, around a 2-3 out of 10; now I have to see how long that lasts. I don't yet know if this should be considered a success or a failure.

My pain peaked around 3-4 an hour or so after running, then backed off to around 2 a little while later, and then hung at 1 for much of the afternoon. It felt OK in the evening. This morning I was about a 1, just enough to remind me that I did something yesterday.

well...happy you got to run...hoping that it will soon be with no pain after! hoping!!!! keep us posted! when is your next appt?

MDHillSlug - 2009-10-22 10:48 AM

Girl Passing on Left - 2009-10-22 12:24 PM

MDHillSlug - 2009-10-21 5:04 PM When something shows up I read it

I actually ran yesterday!
At PT, after I had done all my exercises and was getting ready for my ultrasound, etc, I asked my therapist when I could try running; her response was "want to try now?" Of course, I said yes, so we headed over to the treadmill (Woodway) where I did 30sec walk/30sec run x4. My heel felt OK right after but I said we'd have to see how it feels later, after the ice wears off and I've been on it for a while. I definitely have some ache there, around a 2-3 out of 10; now I have to see how long that lasts. I don't yet know if this should be considered a success or a failure.

My pain peaked around 3-4 an hour or so after running, then backed off to around 2 a little while later, and then hung at 1 for much of the afternoon. It felt OK in the evening. This morning I was about a 1, just enough to remind me that I did something yesterday.

well...happy you got to run...hoping that it will soon be with no pain after! hoping!!!! keep us posted! when is your next appt?

My next appt was this morning; she said that I shouldn't run again today and I was OK with that.

I've figured out that if it comes to it I can do a whole season of multisport consisting of only aquabike events. The upside would be no pressure to get back to running before I'm really ready.  I'll definitely be giving that some thought.

I love to see your positive attitude! and think there is no rush! so how often do you visit this doctor? when is your next visit?

Hi everyone!  I'm sorry I've been AWOL.  It's been a very crazy fall here -- out of town nearly all of the time, plus I got a new job/promotion at work!  That's actually a blessing and a curse.  It's certainly the job I've been working for all of my career, but now I actually have to DO it!   Needless to say, the stress has been intense so my training has suffered somewhat.  I still use training as a stress reliever, but my time is really at a premium until I can get settled in and figure out everything that needs to be done.  I'm also shedding some of the pressures I've put on myself, including not running the half marathon on Nov 21st.  It felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders when I made that decision, which was really based on the realization that there is no way I could be sufficiently trained for it.  I'm not giving up on running or racing, and I'm even still planning to do a half marathon but not until March.

Sorry for being gone for so long, then whining in my first post back.  I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.  I'm racing tomorrow -- a 5K -- anyone else?

Hi everyone!  I'm sorry I've been AWOL.  It's been a very crazy fall here -- out of town nearly all of the time, plus I got a new job/promotion at work!  That's actually a blessing and a curse.  It's certainly the job I've been working for all of my career, but now I actually have to DO it!   Needless to say, the stress has been intense so my training has suffered somewhat.  I still use training as a stress reliever, but my time is really at a premium until I can get settled in and figure out everything that needs to be done.  I'm also shedding some of the pressures I've put on myself, including not running the half marathon on Nov 21st.  It felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders when I made that decision, which was really based on the realization that there is no way I could be sufficiently trained for it.  I'm not giving up on running or racing, and I'm even still planning to do a half marathon but not until March.

Sorry for being gone for so long, then whining in my first post back.  I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.  I'm racing tomorrow -- a 5K -- anyone else?

Congrats on the promotion Cheri!!!! thats awesome! but sorry it is cutting into your training time! 

Congrats on your promotion Cheri!

I am starting to feel a bit better after the respiratory & staph infection I had a few weeks ago.  My energy is slowly returning and I hope to start a walk/run program this weekend.  Lots of people here are coming down with the flu (some were confirmed H1N1 cases).  I keep washing those hands and using the hand sanitizer when I am out.  Keeping my fingers crossed that me and the kids don't come down with it.  I am having mixed feelings about the H1N1 vaccination.  I still have a few weeks to think about it before it will be offered at work.  Have you guys received yours?

Hope everyone is doing well and everyone stays healthy. 

Hugs to all of you...

Karen

That's great!   I was thinking this morning that I need to start setting some goals for 2010.  Thinking of doing a Sprint in late April and an Olympic in early May.  I would love to do a Half next year, but I have lost so many months of training I don't know if I would be ready by June. 

What other races do you have planned for 2010?