Mikee57 699 Posted June 8, 2014 Way to go on your personal 5k Catfish, sorry you weren't feeling well...but glad u are feeling alot better now to run that 5k. You all are my Hero's...I know I will always have limitations due to leg problems...but it is nice to read about those who can. Hooray to yall!!! 3 catfish87, naenaern777 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
readysetg070113 1,476 Posted June 9, 2014 Well I don't know where to start... I finished the race and did it in 35 minutes which I a very proud of. That being said I think I chose the wrong race for my first 5k. First off I didn't realize it wasn't timed ok no biggie I used my nike shoe pod... Then there was the 65% of the people who came to Run or Dye and walked the entire thing. Now I figured there would be some walkers but at several points it was impossible to pass them and forced me to slow almost to a walk until I could get to a spot to pass. That's was super frustrating. I trained and I came to run today. Last and most frustrating was the fact that I didn't realize (not sure how) that tons of runners and volunteers would be launching the colored flour at multiple stations throughout the course. So after the very first flour launching I proceed to go into an asthma attack and the struggle began. I pushed myself and tried to cover my face with my shirt at the other 3 stations but this did not really help. I was wheezing and struggling for air for 3/4 of the run. I did not stop and I finished in good time but I thought I was gonna pass out right in my husbands arms. I had to be taken to the medics for oxygen. So needless to say this will be my last color type run. Still happy I committed , showed up, and finished despite the obstacles. Good job on the run sorry about the asthma flare u but how amazing I didn't give up although for future reference breathing is very important and a race can wait 4 naenaern777, catfish87, Debbie3sons and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
readysetg070113 1,476 Posted June 9, 2014 Thank you so much Mikee57!!!!!!!!!!!!! @ you are my hero! I am so inspired by your strength and determination! I can only imagine how proud you must be! Way to go girl and a huge congrats on finishing and getting your medal!!! ddc4fddcaacdf89 do you think there are more Spartan races in your future???? Do a 5k rugged maniac race / mud run I signed up when I first got banded determined to do the race with my friends. I cheered them On last year while on my preop diet they have no idea I was being or am banded. Almost passed out in the heat but this year I'm running it and next year definitely doing the spartan spring again and they have a longer version I might actually do . Saying I can't is no longer and option I must try Carolina girl want power phrases is with me always !!!! 4 Mikee57, naenaern777, catfish87 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikee57 699 Posted June 9, 2014 I know that someday I will be walking or swimming (again I pray-hurts my knees to kick right now) miles in the pool, but for now I am happy that I am doing as much as I do and that I am no longer idle. Yall are my inspirations and each day I know it gets easier...thanks Carolinagirl for putting this post together so we can post to it when we know we have accomplished a goal. 3 Debbie3sons, naenaern777 and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
readysetg070113 1,476 Posted June 9, 2014 Sore as hell black and blue on legs arbs and back from my Quest Saturday still got up and went to the gym at 530 am . 4 catfish87, Debbie3sons, Mikee57 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
als41 192 Posted June 9, 2014 11.8 miles on the elliptical this morning! two tenths less than my last run, but still a good run. I am now more than half way to my goal weight! 4 catfish87, Mikee57, naenaern777 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted June 9, 2014 I will be banded next week, Monday the 27th. But I thought I would get a jump on the exercise, today I was at Disney World. I walked around both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot for several hours. Tomorrow, it is back to my regular workweek. Wake up and go to the gym by 5 AM, then had to work. I'm looking to go for 40 minutes on the elliptical tomorrow. I'm hoping that after I am banded it won't take too long to get back to the gym. I'm also looking forward to taking my puppy dogs on walks around the lake more often. I forced myself to wake up at 4:30 AM today, and was at the gym by 5:15 I was on the elliptical for 33 minutes and ran 4 1/2 miles. I felt lots of energy all day long, but now I'm starting to tire out. 11.8 miles on the elliptical this morning! two tenths less than my last run, but still a good run. I am now more than half way to my goal weight! @@als41 I'd say you've progressed quite nicely in the last few months....CONGRATS! Way to stick with it! 3 als41, Mikee57 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted June 9, 2014 Happy Monday all, I got a nice ride in on the bike this morning. It is really nice here in the St. Louis area this morning. 35.5 miles @ 18.0 mph = a nice way to burn 1100 calories. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/517268436 2 naenaern777 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted June 10, 2014 10Km run for me this afternoon....targeting HR progression throughout. It felt like I was running in a wet sauna. Nothing fast about todays run! Happy Tuesday all! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/518110812 2 naenaern777 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naenaern777 345 Posted June 10, 2014 Awesome run catfish! You are such an inspiration! 2 Debbie3sons and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenweb@live.com 5 Posted June 11, 2014 Last night I did a self defense class for women. That seemed like pretty good exercise and I got a lot of agression out. 3 Mikee57, catfish87 and naenaern777 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDiva618 359 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Happy Hump Day! I've been busy at both jobs and the weather in St. Louis is not helping my workout schedule. Since it's supposed to be raining off and on today I will be doing this workout throughout the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEpMe-GCfnY. No excuses right!! Edited June 11, 2014 by LadyDiva618 4 naenaern777, Debbie3sons, Mikee57 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naenaern777 345 Posted June 11, 2014 5K run this morning despite this dang flare. Mind over matter I guess. 5 Mikee57, LadyDiva618, Debbie3sons and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naenaern777 345 Posted June 13, 2014 Ran my 4th 5K run for the week. I have been doing 3 a week trying to up it a little since I'm flaring and having back spasms I can't lift so I will run and run and run lol 2 Debbie3sons and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naenaern777 345 Posted June 14, 2014 I ran my 5th 5K for the week this morning. As I was running I was thinking about how 3 months ago I didn't think I would get through day 1 of C25K. In still in awe at how far I've come in 11 months. The band has truly given me a life back. At the gym with hubby now to lift just gonna do legs and abs don't want to push it yet. Have a great weekend all!!!!!!!!!! 2 catfish87 and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
