Frustrated! Need some encouragement!

Erin_Akey

New Member
Original Poster
Just got back out on the road this week after ten days of medical issues keeping me from running. I have my first 10k Saturday and am nervous now!

My legs felt like lead on my four miler tonight and I had to walk two different times. YUCK!

Next Friday I have to have a procedure that requires general anesthesia. Nothing big, just exploratory stuff, but how long will the anesthesia stay in my system and keep me from being at my best?

Only two months til the big day!!! NO TIME FOR ILLNESS!
 

Texas84

Well-Known Member
Well, first of all, there is nothing wrong with walking. I'm training for the January half and I'm using Jeff Galloway's run/walk plan. I did 8 slow miles Sunday starting with a 2:1 ratio and finished 3:1 with a 13-minute pace. Remember what Jeff says about your first race: "Just finish!" That is your only goal. Once you get that first experience, then start worrying about your time.

As for the medical issues, best to check with your doctor. I don't think I would take medical advice from a Disney board. :D

Good luck Saturday!
 

Erin_Akey

New Member
Original Poster
My doctor says after the procedure Friday, I can do whatever I feel strong enough to do starting Saturday. Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with running soon after genreral anesthesia!
 

Donald Duck

Tonga Toast Killer
Just got back out on the road this week after ten days of medical issues keeping me from running. I have my first 10k Saturday and am nervous now!

My legs felt like lead on my four miler tonight and I had to walk two different times. YUCK!

Next Friday I have to have a procedure that requires general anesthesia. Nothing big, just exploratory stuff, but how long will the anesthesia stay in my system and keep me from being at my best?

Only two months til the big day!!! NO TIME FOR ILLNESS!

It depends on the anesthesia. Is it inhaled anesthetic? My wife is the brand manager for an inhaled anesthetic...which one is your doc using?
 

garyhoov

Trophy Husband
This may be difficult to imagine at the moment, but if you have a poor time or don't even finish, most races don't have people lined up to beat you with sticks or anything.:lookaroun

Just relax, have fun, listen to your body and do what you can.:wave:
 

Donald Duck

Tonga Toast Killer
This may be difficult to imagine at the moment, but if you have a poor time or don't even finish, most races don't have people lined up to beat you with sticks or anything.:lookaroun

Just relax, have fun, listen to your body and do what you can.:wave:

Really? They're usually waiting for me at the finish line if I don't break sub 02:00:00 in a half...

No, but seriously, what gary said, have fun.
 

JillC LI

Well-Known Member
You really have to cut yourself some slack when you have medical issues. Much as it is hard to see hard-earned fitness diminish slightly, trust that you will get it back when you are able, and don't push too hard too soon or you risk injury. You have plenty of time with two months left to train.

As for the anesthesia, I don't know about anyone else, but I don't feel myself for at least 24 hours after going under. Hope everything is OK. :wave:
 

garyhoov

Trophy Husband
Good luck on Saturday...I know you'll do great. Just keep telling yourself...its only six miles...walking is not an option.:wave:


Nonsense! Walking is always an option. Another option that is always available: "Collapsing and crying like a little girl."

. . . at least in my world.:lookaroun
 

Wilt Dasney

Well-Known Member
Nonsense! Walking is always an option. Another option that is always available: "Collapsing and crying like a little girl."

. . . at least in my world.:lookaroun

:lol:

Definitely too much walking hate in this thread. All the "pros" I've come across encourage working in walking breaks, even at short distances. Some days I walk/run, some days I maintain a steady jogging pace. It's all based on how I feel...but I often find my times are better with the walk breaks!
 

Phonedave

Well-Known Member
:lol:

Definitely too much walking hate in this thread. All the "pros" I've come across encourage working in walking breaks, even at short distances. Some days I walk/run, some days I maintain a steady jogging pace. It's all based on how I feel...but I often find my times are better with the walk breaks!



And, this is her first half marathon.

You should not be setting goals such as a time goal or a 'run the whole thing' goal. You goal should be to do the best that you can (hopefully finish)

Lets say you set a goal to run the whole thing, and you end up walking the last 1/2 mile. You just finished your first 1/2 marathon - thats great, something to be very proud of. But, because you set a goal to not walk, you are going to be viewing the whole thing as a failure. So now, instead of being keyed up for your next race, you are instead going to want to drop this whole running thing altogether.

-dave
 

garyhoov

Trophy Husband
And, this is her first half marathon.

You should not be setting goals such as a time goal or a 'run the whole thing' goal. You goal should be to do the best that you can (hopefully finish)

Lets say you set a goal to run the whole thing, and you end up walking the last 1/2 mile. You just finished your first 1/2 marathon - thats great, something to be very proud of. But, because you set a goal to not walk, you are going to be viewing the whole thing as a failure. So now, instead of being keyed up for your next race, you are instead going to want to drop this whole running thing altogether.

-dave


This will be my wife's first and she has one goal: Drink Margaritas by pool.

She might be drinking margaritas by the pool after having run 3 miles or she might be drinking margaritas by the pool after having run 13.1 miles, but as long as she gets to drink margaritas by the pool, she'll be happy.:lol:
 

joel_maxwell

Permanent Resident of EPCOT
And, this is her first half marathon.

You should not be setting goals such as a time goal or a 'run the whole thing' goal. You goal should be to do the best that you can (hopefully finish)

Lets say you set a goal to run the whole thing, and you end up walking the last 1/2 mile. You just finished your first 1/2 marathon - thats great, something to be very proud of. But, because you set a goal to not walk, you are going to be viewing the whole thing as a failure. So now, instead of being keyed up for your next race, you are instead going to want to drop this whole running thing altogether.

-dave
This is an almost perfect quote from the "Non-Runner's Guide to a Marathon book im reading.

So true!
 

joel_maxwell

Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Are you enjoying that book?! :wave:
Great info. Most I have read before, but it is a great read and simplistic.

I love love the section on Energy and how the body gets it. That is what i just finished.

Yeah, I have that book.

Not much original comes out of my head it seems :D


-dave
I was reciting the section on carb burning vs. fat burning and your body. I love spreading knowledge that I read if someone is interested in listen or want to know.
 

lukacseven

Well-Known Member
My doctor says after the procedure Friday, I can do whatever I feel strong enough to do starting Saturday. Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with running soon after genreral anesthesia!

It's been about a week - how is your training going? After reading some of your other posts, my advice to you would be stop worrying about finishing the race and focus on a better goal, like a specific time. Based on your training, you really have nothing to worry about. It seems like you're working hard and committed, and shouldn't settle for simply finishing.
 

Register on WDWMAGIC. This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.

Back
Top Bottom