So it begins…
It’s August 1. And I went for a run. Sort of. I ran 1 minute and walked 1 minute, for three miles or so. It was okay.
- Weight: 148.8
- Pace: 14:20
- Pain: Minimal
- Days to Polar Night 1/2: 154
- Days to next Race: 8
It can only get better.
Finish Line
Crossing the finish line during the Duvall Centennial Half Marathon, part of the Duvall Double.
Itching to move
I may not like running, but I know when I’m behind in training. I did two 3 mile walks (with a zoo visit in between) on Sunday. The all walking 3-miles was actually faster than the I’ll run a little and see how I feel 3 miles. Tomorrow I aim for five (walking again)!
Refuse to Abuse 5k
Artboy and I walked with our friend (and pug breeder) Caroline. I missed this race last year, but managed to register this year and will be back year after year. Walking through Safeco was pretty cool, even if it was warmer than expected in the garage and hallways. This was my first real walk post-surgery, so we took it real easy and had fun.
TMI: Running and Dermoids
This is one of those TMI posts that I normally complain about. I really do feel that people put too much of themselves out there, either on purpose or because they don’t understand privacy setting on Facebook (or understand Twitter really is public). I am posting this because I spent many hours searching the internet for information from runners having dermoid cysts removed.
I’ll start with the basics. Two weeks ago I had laparoscopic surgery to remove two pretty large (but not gigantic) dermoid cysts; I affectionately referred to them as my lil aliens . I was pretty out of it for about a week and have spent the last week resting and getting back into the swing of things. I would say that a week off work due to pain is necessary and another week off if you can to get some rest and not overdo it would really help you. The pain is still there but it subsided greatly by day 11. I still can’t walk very far, but I was given the clearance to start easing into light exercise. Even though only minor slits (five in my case) are made, the core is pretty traumatized and bruised, and the bounce of running really intensifies any pain. I can’t run yet, but I’ll report back when I can.
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A little etiquette rant
I read and hear a lot of runners giving Galloway (run/walk interval) method users advice about how to respect runners. Don’t jolt to a walk in front of a runner (or even a fast walker), don’t walk more than two abreast, don’t do this, or that.
There is only so much a walker can do to get out of everyones way without runners also paying attention and respecting them. Walkers respect runners, runners respect walkers, it takes both sides to work.
