Taper Madness

[Snowman]

I haven't posted much here since the beginning of the year. I think I did post that I had a herniated disk in my back and couldn't run, and that lowered my motivation to come visit TM.

Almost six months later, things are only marginally better. I have no pain when getting up or sitting down or rolling over in bed; it was pretty bad early on. I still have some numbness in my left foot, though, and occasional pain in my left hip that's based on position and movement.

In the first months of my running ban, I was highly motivated to keep in shape. I either swam or used the stationary cycle 5-6 days a week.

In the last month, I've been traveling almost nonstop. I've flown 40,000+ actual miles since May 31 - Germany, Sweden, Korea and England. The effect has been disastrous on my ability and motivation to work out. I cycled to my meetings in Sweden, stationary-cycled once and swam once in Korea, and walked a lot in England, but nothing very intense.

Now that I'm back, especially with the heat, my motivation to do anything is minimal. I have to figure out a way to get back to something until I can run again.

I've managed to avoid a full-on Phyllis, but my weight is starting to creep up lately. Time to battle through the disappointment at not being healed and get moving...
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[EatDrinkRunWoman]

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Sorry to hear things still aren't where you'd like them to be. But glad to see you popping in to say hello. Hopefully we'll be able to provide some motivation and inspiration!
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[Doctor F]

[Wood JT]

I am soooo aware of the back issues and hope you find relief soon. I hope surgery can be avoided if at all possible but also know running can resume post surgery. Keep us updated and my prayers are with you on a recovery.

[Judy Denver]

No advice, but tons of sympathy. Well, sympathy that is a bit abated via the magic of jealously of all those cool places you've been. So I'll just put this in small letters, instead of monster font: prick!
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Current Tally:
52 Marathons, 2 Ultras
40 States, 1 Province, 2 Countries, 1 Continent

[Rita]

[Scuba]

[1L]

Nothing to add on the medical front - just that we miss your wisdom around here, so don't be a stranger any more. Hope the back gets better soon - or maybe you can take up swimming??
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Marathon Total: 36; States: 22; Provinces: 1; Countries: 2

Maniac #795

[Ed]

We do what we can when we can DK. Don't look back or forward, just focus on what you can do right now and take it one step at a time.

[stihl going]

I'm sorry, did anyone "dib" your stuff?
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[7]

Might I suggest having Bob join you on a nice "easy" run at Waterfall Glen?
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[Snowman]

Update! I was cleared for some easy running a week or two ago -- 3:1 run:walks for 15 minutes every other day, at first. Since the first several of those went well, I've bumped up the time a bit to 3:30:1 and added one more repeat, with no ill effect.

I feel amazingly out of shape, acknowledging that I never got a chance to acclimate to the heat. It'll still be a while before I'm ready for any sustained runs, but it sure does feel good to be outdoors and moving again!
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“Students generally feel that if you come to Harvard, for what you’re paying, you should probably have the right to a hot breakfast.”

[Rita]

congrats on getting into the run:walk thing (as opposed to the sitting on the couch thing)... stay on track and don't boost up too quickly, especailly in the heat..
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Enjoy the Gallo-way until you are back to 100%!