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Re: Just looking for a little support!!

zookeeperrunning — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:14:04 GMT

PedDoc1,

Sorry, I am just getting this post now, haven't had a chance to check this site out for a couple days!! Thanks for the medical perspective and thoughtful post!! Medically it makes sense. I am taking it slow when I run, and it will definitely take a while to get back to the miles I was at before. I am accepting of that now. And I am also very appreciative of the thoughtful responses everyone has given!! Thanks again!!:)

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

PedDoc1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:20:50 GMT

Just a thought from a medical perspective.

That sore throat, it may have been a really nasty virus, like mono or another similar virus. These will often cause your body to not feel right for much longer than one would hope. It may still be making you tired. Then you add a round of dehydration (stomach flu), your body really took a significant hit!

I understand the desire to get back to normal and how pressing that desire may be, but can I suggest an alternative course? Accept that your health just took a beating and that you may not be back to normal and that it's not just because you're a slacker. With that in mind, think in terms of recovering rather than being back to normal. Go with short easy runs when your schedule allows. Don't allow yourself to stress over the missed miles. Enjoy the relative down time that this gives you to work on family or other hobbies or even cross training lightly. Most important, rest is critical to recovery. Get sleep when you can. Diet is also critical. You know the drill... especially enough hydration.

Ok, now that I look at my advice and picture my wife's life... you Moms never have a moment to yourself, running is your only excuse to get away from the busy. How are you going to do all the above? I'm not sure how my wife would, but it probably means saying "no" to a thing or two.

Good luck, you'll be back to normal and this will all be past you soon.

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

zookeeperrunning — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:44:02 GMT

crl8686,

+Thanks for your kind words and support! It is so wonderful to be able to come to this site and get such great support from so many people!! I always feel so much better after reading through other posts and letting out my own stresses and concerns, knowing there are others who are going or have gone through the same things!! Though they may sometimes seem quite minor, they can still cause a great deal of stress, and slow down ones progress!! +

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Thanks to everyone who has responded with support...it truly makes a difference!!

KEEP ON RUNNING!!

Carey

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

crl8686 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:08:52 GMT

Lots of good words have already been said in this thread. I'll just add that despite one's best efforts, life sometimes gets in the way of running. Try looking at the big picture: in all your running years to come, a three week gap isn't significant. All runners go through some tough times on occasion, whether due to illness, injury, stress or problems. It happens. You recover and then you move on. Hang in there - you will indeed get through that wall.

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

zookeeperrunning — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:57:16 GMT

Mike,

Thanks, maybe I do need to just look at my run as a break from the world, and just for me...instead of being a training session with numbers and times!! Maybe that will get me back into the swing of things again!!

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

MikeDaMarine08 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:41:20 GMT

Carey,

Look forward to that run as a chance to get that well deserved break. We all need a break from our daily routine.

Mike

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

zookeeperrunning — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:32:06 GMT

Len,

I guess I was just hoping that it wouldn't have affected my body as much as it obviously has...So I will TRY not to focus on any numbers for now, and just run to run for now. And in a couple weeks I truly hope I am back at it as I was before so I can focus on improving my speed and distance for all of the upcoming races I plan to do!! Thanks for your words of wisdom yet again!!!

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

lenzlaw — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:11:53 GMT

Carey,

You were off for 3 weeks and sick besides. You cannot just jump back in after that, like nothing happened. I expect it will take you 3 or 4 weeks to get back to "normal", to regain your fitness. Like Liz said, just go out, relax and run, with no time or distance goals. Just take 45 minutes and stop pushing for a while. Good luck.

Len

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

zookeeperrunning — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:11:47 GMT

Toby,

Wow...Not quite sure I deserve that credit, but coming from you it definitely means a lot!! Yeah I have to say I think it will help me to just get on here and chat with others to let out some frustrations and concerns, and just to hear how others get through their rough spots. It's not exactly like I get much time to chat with adults often. My usual conversations are basically baby talk, and conversing with teenage lingo!! :0I know it is all about reconnecting with my inner strength, it is just doing a really good job hiding from me right now!! Thanks again Toby!!

Re: Just looking for a little support!!

Active Toby — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:35:02 GMT

Hey Carey, I hope you begin to feel better soon From my experience (no kids yet) with being sick or getting injured, it helps me appreciate my health that much more when I finally begin to feel better or heal up. That doesn't mean we don't experience negative feelings when we're in the thick of it, but it simply means recognizing the good days for what they are.

I have a hard enough time taking care of myself so you have inspired me and I have to give you major props for doing what you do. Get healthy, stay happy and let us know if you need anything--even if it's just a place to chat, vent or hang out. We're here to support you