Deb's (solar) - Babysteps to Big Changes

[inkkognito]

Whew, 7 miles...I'm impressed! Sounds like you're planning to do it just right, slow and steady.

 

[cclovesdis]

Good luck with your 7 mile run!

 

[solar]

Thank you so much for the continued support, it's really a nice feeling.

I ran 4 mile last night, my 7 is tomorrow. I didn't run until late last night, and I really think I need an earlier start for my long one tomorrow....I play head games with myself -- so i put it off as long as I can sometimes...but as long as it will take me, I need to get it done, or I'll keep pushing it back.

Not much new today - not sore, feel good, and amazed at the progress I've made. I realize i want this.

I've had 3 colds, fell down stairs and I'm still moving...in the past, they would be 4 perfect excuses to have stopped this process and feel sorry for myself.

I know now that I'll accomplish losing all of this weight, because I no longer allow myself to use an excuse as an answer. Whatever has clicked in my brain, I hope this light switch stays turned on for a long time to come!

 

[inkkognito]

Good for you to not let excuses get in the way. It's so easy to find reasons not to do what we need to do, but what it boils down to is that it's really a choice....and you're making the right choices.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Deb, great attiude and great job! You will lose the weight, you have all your bases covered and you aren't taking no for answer when it comes to doing this!

 

[cclovesdis]

I envy your determination. You are such an inspiration.

 

[solar]

I envy your determination. You are such an inspiration.

it's very weird for me to hear things like this...i go...ME? usually i'm the one sitting on the sidelines...but thank-you, and i'm glad I can inspire others at this point in the game...

 

[FeelsLikeHome]

Best wishes on your 7-mile run today!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good luck on your 7 miles today!!! You CAN do it!!!!

 

[solar]

frustrated/mixed feelings

My goal was to go 7 miles today.

What happened?

I did 4 miles and had to stop -- I had a lot of swelling around my tailbone and needed to take some Advil to help it -- i'll either make up those 3 miles today, trade todays mileage for fridays, or chalk it up - and just take my 4 miles.

anyway, DH said enough....it's time to finally make a DR's appointment. It's been 3 weeks, and he says time for an x-ray, a check-up...whatever..

So I called and go tomorrow to the doctor. Not like it will change anything, but it will make him feel better

two feelings - proud i went 4 miles...nothing to sneeze at, but on the other hand, had really expected and hoped to jump up and down and go, I did it! I did it! 7 miles...but i didn't. I was forced to sideline myself -- the swelling was WAY too obvious to ignore anymore, adn i was concerned i might do more damage and knew i needed to stop --- usually the swelling happens a little bit after the run (since my fall)

so there it is...proud i put 4 miles in today, but frustrated with myself because i wanted to hit my target 7 miles.

 

[toystoryduo]

Deb,

I'm proud of you for getting that 4 miles in and for listening to your body when it told you to stop. Hopefully, the doctor will have some answers for you tomorrow. I know that you're frustrated about the 7, but be sure and celebrate the 4 miles and listening to your body as well!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[cclovesdis]

Glad to hear that you are proud of yourself for running 4 miles. I know it's frustrating when you want to do more, but swelling speaks for itself. Hope all goes well at your appointment.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Deb, I am proud of you for going the four miles. And proud you listened to your body and your dh and stopped when it hurt and made a dr's appointment!

Think how far you have come! Did you ever think you'd get to a point in your life when you'd be bummed you only ran four miles? Those other three miles will be yours to conquer when the time is right. Until then, four miles is awesome!

 

[inkkognito]

Four miles is VERY admirable. I can't even imagine doing that myself. It's best to listen to your body, and be very proud that you made it more than halfway. I know you'll be up to the 7 soon.

 

[solar]

Thank you for your feedback...it took a little while yesterday, but I felt better about the situation when I got some perspective on it.

The fact that I can run 4 miles right now - yes, I've come a long way baby...and that I'm running so soon again after a tailbone injury -- I'll take it.

I'll get a bigger run in when the time is right.

Thank you again for your support and encouragement.

 

[FeelsLikeHome]

Hi Deb, just wanted to write you a little note of encouragement! You're amazing! You're truly inspiring to me, I've seen others on here write that as well. 4 miles is a great accomplishment. Glad to hear you stopped when you did so it didn't get any worse. I'm cheering you on!

 

[cclovesdis]

I'll get a bigger run in when the time is right.

Sounds great!

 

[solar]

went to doctor yesterday -- she gave me anti-inflammatory meds to take 2x a day, and i have to ice after a run

can run until i feel discomfort/swelling - and if it causes too much problem, i need to cut my mileage back

she could feel swelling all round my tailbone still - so hopefully the meds will take that down, and it will mean less pressure causing discomfort

 

[toystoryduo]

I hope the meds start working for you soon.

Have a nice weekend!

 

[inkkognito]

Sounds like it was worth going to the doc. Hopefully the meds. will help. No wonder you've had problems with all that inflammation remaining.