The Running Thread - 2018

[Sleepless Knight]

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

Hoping you'll still be able to run Chicago. Vent away! Glad that it's not any worse.

 

[Keels]

I am, unfortunately. Amoxicillin makes me break out in hives and turn purple like Barney the Dinosaur. The severity of the reaction escalates every time I take it, so none of that for me! So I’ve got a cipro/something else combo to take.

Oh no! My friend got bit by a dog on a run last week and had similar symptoms - she’s allergic to Penacillin and hadn’t had a recent Tetanus shot, but she got fixed up real quick and the side-effects didn’t linger more than a day.

 

[jmasgat]

I am so frustrated, angry, upset I don’t even know what to do at this point! This evening was my final training run for Chicago. A nice, easy 3 miles.

About halfway through the run I came up on a guy walking his dogs. I swear I’ve seen and passed him numerous times over the months. I thought I’d given them a wide enough berth as I passed. Apparently not.

As I passed them, one of the dogs turned, lunged and latched onto my forearm. I’ve got two deep punctures, one of which immediately swelled up like it had a shooter marble in it. The guy gave me his info and I had to walk a mile and a half home to get the car and drive to the urgent care.

The urgent care saw something on my x-rays they didn’t like, so now I’m sitting in the ER waiting on anything from an all clear to a CT scan to possible surgery. I’m exhausted.

The good news is that nobody thinks I’ll have to skip Chicago (yet). The bad news is I’ll be running it on two high powered antibiotics with attendant side effects. I certainly won’t be in a condition to shoot for the big sub-4:00 major PR attempt, it doesn’t feel like.

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

So sorry to hear this, and hope you get the all clear.

 

[Kerry1957]

My thoughts and prayers are for you @camaker. This is every runners worst nightmare; getting injured right before the big race. Fortunately you still have a couple of days to recover. You've put in the training and will be ready to go!!

 

[Slogger]

@camaker.....that is so unfortunate. Hope that you have a quick recovery and make it to Chicago.

 

[JulieODC]

I am so frustrated, angry, upset I don’t even know what to do at this point! This evening was my final training run for Chicago. A nice, easy 3 miles.

About halfway through the run I came up on a guy walking his dogs. I swear I’ve seen and passed him numerous times over the months. I thought I’d given them a wide enough berth as I passed. Apparently not.

As I passed them, one of the dogs turned, lunged and latched onto my forearm. I’ve got two deep punctures, one of which immediately swelled up like it had a shooter marble in it. The guy gave me his info and I had to walk a mile and a half home to get the car and drive to the urgent care.

The urgent care saw something on my x-rays they didn’t like, so now I’m sitting in the ER waiting on anything from an all clear to a CT scan to possible surgery. I’m exhausted.

The good news is that nobody thinks I’ll have to skip Chicago (yet). The bad news is I’ll be running it on two high powered antibiotics with attendant side effects. I certainly won’t be in a condition to shoot for the big sub-4:00 major PR attempt, it doesn’t feel like.

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

Oh no! How scary! I’m so sorry - wishing you a very speedy recovery.

I don’t even trust leashed dogs anymore - I’ve had so many lunge at me, with owners who seem clueless. This justifies my decision to start taking a wide bearth (I always feel bad, like I’m insulting the dog/owner though). I’m glad the guy gave you his info.

 

[Bree]

@camaker I’m so sorry this happened to you right before race day. I hope whatever they saw in your X-ray was nothing and you’re getting some rest.

 

[AntimonyER]

I am so frustrated, angry, upset I don’t even know what to do at this point! This evening was my final training run for Chicago. A nice, easy 3 miles.

About halfway through the run I came up on a guy walking his dogs. I swear I’ve seen and passed him numerous times over the months. I thought I’d given them a wide enough berth as I passed. Apparently not.

As I passed them, one of the dogs turned, lunged and latched onto my forearm. I’ve got two deep punctures, one of which immediately swelled up like it had a shooter marble in it. The guy gave me his info and I had to walk a mile and a half home to get the car and drive to the urgent care.

The urgent care saw something on my x-rays they didn’t like, so now I’m sitting in the ER waiting on anything from an all clear to a CT scan to possible surgery. I’m exhausted.

The good news is that nobody thinks I’ll have to skip Chicago (yet). The bad news is I’ll be running it on two high powered antibiotics with attendant side effects. I certainly won’t be in a condition to shoot for the big sub-4:00 major PR attempt, it doesn’t feel like.

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

I hope the CT was clear, and you still get to run! Sending good thoughts of fast times, and hope you still get your PR!

 

[SheHulk]

@camaker I can’t “like” your post but I hope everything turns out the best it can!

 

[AFwifelife]

@camaker best wishes that whatever they did find doesn't set you back and you are able to run the race you were envisioning.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

I am so frustrated, angry, upset I don’t even know what to do at this point...

Geez, of all the things to happen. Hang in there.

Seems like I remember something about cipro and tendonitis, so be careful.

I couldn't bring myself to 'Like' your post either.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: Have you ever regretted signing up for a race?

ATTQOTD: I have not yet, but I am starting to. I am lining myself up for a very unpleasant experience in January. I am also thinking that before I register for another marathon my children need to be at least 3 or older. I will probably regret this weekends 10 miler, but I am going to run it as a official start to training.

The only ones I have regretted are the ones I signed up for and missed because of injury because I wasted the money.

I am so frustrated, angry, upset I don’t even know what to do at this point! This evening was my final training run for Chicago. A nice, easy 3 miles.

About halfway through the run I came up on a guy walking his dogs. I swear I’ve seen and passed him numerous times over the months. I thought I’d given them a wide enough berth as I passed. Apparently not.

As I passed them, one of the dogs turned, lunged and latched onto my forearm. I’ve got two deep punctures, one of which immediately swelled up like it had a shooter marble in it. The guy gave me his info and I had to walk a mile and a half home to get the car and drive to the urgent care.

The urgent care saw something on my x-rays they didn’t like, so now I’m sitting in the ER waiting on anything from an all clear to a CT scan to possible surgery. I’m exhausted.

The good news is that nobody thinks I’ll have to skip Chicago (yet). The bad news is I’ll be running it on two high powered antibiotics with attendant side effects. I certainly won’t be in a condition to shoot for the big sub-4:00 major PR attempt, it doesn’t feel like.

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

The same thing almost happened to me last Thursday on my last run before my race. I ran by this yard and all of a sudden a dog, that was at least partially pit bull, came charging. I just kept going and hoping he didn't latch on. No owners were outside. I was looking around for a rock in case I needed to beat him off of me. I got lucky that time. I'm sorry to hear about your incident. On the bright side at least it wasn't in your leg because that might he made running difficult.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[Mickey Momma]

Thanks for letting me vent and moan a little!

This absolutely sucks. I am so sorry.

 

[TheHamm]

@camaker , I think you can vent and moan more than a little.

I traded my long run this weekend for a trip to WDW. I cannot contain myself! This is my first non-work trip without my kids since they were born! I had thought I would be happy to count the 5K with friend as at least a short run, but she seems to not want to really run at all. So not only no long run, but I may not make it past 10 total miles this week. In more silliness over things that really do not matter, I do not want to bother turning on the Garmin to track it as I do not want it to bring down my speed average, which I should probably ignore in the aggregate but cannot seem to.

Can anyone comment on Top of the World? I was going to try to go over after I land and get a drink and just check it out because it is never on the list of things to do with kids, but NO KIDS tonight. I've heard mixed reviews on it being fun or not, and I have no hotel reservation so I think there is a large chance they will tell me no- I have read some people got in with their DVC card and no reservation, but I imagine it is case by case. If it is not great, I can try to head over to Illuminations instead.

 

[camaker]

Thank you all for the supportive words and well wishes. They are much appreciated! As an update, the ER got a clearer x-ray that showed nothing left in the bites. The doctor and I also decided that the antibiotics were best left in reserve at this point, so I don’t have to worry about the side effects in Chicago. As @OldSlowGoofyGuy mentioned, tendon rupture, especially Achilles, is a risk with one of them.

All in all, a late night but one that turned out as best it could given the way it started. Run safe, everyone!

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

Can anyone comment on Top of the World? I was going to try to go over after I land and get a drink and just check it out because it is never on the list of things to do with kids, but NO KIDS tonight. I've heard mixed reviews on it being fun or not, and I have no hotel reservation so I think there is a large chance they will tell me no- I have read some people got in with their DVC card and no reservation, but I imagine it is case by case. If it is not great, I can try to head over to Illuminations instead.

We like Top of the World but mainly just go up to watch the MK fireworks. We've had a couple drinks there (pretty much standard Disney Resort drink menu) but not food. We have also been able to go up with just our DVC card without a current reservation but the fine print says they don't have to allow you. There's a MNSSHP on tonight so you would get to see Hallowishes...it is worth a shot IMO!

 

[TheHamm]

We like Top of the World but mainly just go up to watch the MK fireworks. We've had a couple drinks there (pretty much standard Disney Resort drink menu) but not food. We have also been able to go up with just our DVC card without a current reservation but the fine print says they don't have to allow you. There's a MNSSHP on tonight so you would get to see Hallowishes...it is worth a shot IMO!

Thanks! I also thought I would try if it is a maybe. Friend called yesterday and suggested I change my flight to arrive early enough to go to the party, which was a no-go, so I thought this may be a good option. Either way I AM SO EXCITED!

 

[huskies90]

Thank you all for the supportive words and well wishes. They are much appreciated! As an update, the ER got a clearer x-ray that showed nothing left in the bites. The doctor and I also decided that the antibiotics were best left in reserve at this point, so I don’t have to worry about the side effects in Chicago. As @OldSlowGoofyGuy mentioned, tendon rupture, especially Achilles, is a risk with one of them.

All in all, a late night but one that turned out as best it could given the way it started. Run safe, everyone!

Sorry you had to deal with that and such ridiculously bad timing. But it sounds like by Sunday, this incident will be in your review mirror.

When I was in a more rural neighborhood, I used to get chased by dogs all the time. Never bitten, but sometimes, I would have to grab a large stick off the ground as I ran by to ward them off.

Can anyone comment on Top of the World? I was going to try to go over after I land and get a drink and just check it out because it is never on the list of things to do with kids, but NO KIDS tonight. I've heard mixed reviews on it being fun or not, and I have no hotel reservation so I think there is a large chance they will tell me no- I have read some people got in with their DVC card and no reservation, but I imagine it is case by case. If it is not great, I can try to head over to Illuminations instead.

You don't have to be staying at Bay Lake Tower as long as you are a DVC member and staying on property. If you are not staying anywhere on property, but you are a DVC member and go at a more quiet time - like not around fireworks time, they will most likely let you in.

I am biased to Top of the World because it is a place we go often. We actually had our wedding reception there. Outside of the observation deck and views of the fireworks, there really isn’t anything crazy special about Top of the World. It is just a cool space to hang out and have a drink.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

@camaker I am so sorry that happened, but happy to read the x-ray was clear and you're cleared to run! Cheering for you this weekend!! Have a great, bite-free, race!!