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Cool that you've caught the race bug, racing back to back weekends
Have a good one tomorrow!
Oooh - that sounds cool! Good luck!And to Grue, Wraith, and Prosposis. I am also doing a 5k tomorrow morning, but it will be underwhelming. I really haven't run in 2 weeks trying to get my legs healthy. So hopefully no relapse, but I'm sure my time won't be anything to write home about.
Darrin - If you can bike perhaps your doctor will let you water jog? That is just about as good.
Ditto, that sounds terrible. Good luck and :cheers: to a quick recovery.
Another busy weekend here. Have fun and baby that calf. Try not to "Sand" the start...
You're killin' me here...
Yes, he told me to stay away from strenuous anything because of that. I am hoping that I can get it done in the next two weeks, that should minimize any problems. I would rather just let the two halfs go and get it done quickly.Along with my long list of other surgeries, I've also had hernia surgery. I had laproscopic, so there was no open incision and, as I recall, I was back running in less than 3 weeks and was able to non impact exercise i like 4 or 5 days. Sounds like yours is a bit worse. Did your Doc caution that strenuous exercise could pinch or choke off the intestines? (I know,Darrinll40 said:). Did you ask if it could wait until after your Purdue (not so Purdue) 1/2? Either way, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE TO START OVER!!! You'll be able to walk, ride your bike and do other things to maintain aerobic fitness. They put a titanium mesh in there and the staples take hold right a way.
Thanks to all the well wishes. I will be waiting for race reports tomorrow and I will be following the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.And it won't be completely starting over unless, of course, I put on 40 pounds before I get back to running.
Thanks Steve. If they can do a laparoscopic repair it looks like two to four weeks. Which means I probably won't be ready for the Thanksgiving Day race. OK, I had my pity pizza tonight, and Sunday will ne football snack day, then it will be back to an even stricter diet as I won't be doing much exercise.
describe it for meDarrinll40 said:Sucks, but surprisingly there is no pain. If I had not had a hernia described to me by a coworker that went through it last year, I would never have knownIvanKaramazov said:Ouch. Sorry to hear about this.Darrinll40 said:
I wouldn't make any decisions about future races until after your surgery - and don't hurry back no matter what.
ok, it is most interesting after I have eaten and before evacuation of the bowels.describe it for meDarrinll40 said:
When the intestines are pushed back in they sometimes make a loud squishy sound. I am not. Not my only real race goal is to be in shape for October 2011 and the Bourbon Chase.
GL Darrin. HTFU on that diet, GB.
ok, it is most interesting after I have eaten and before evacuation of the bowels.describe it for meDarrinll40 said:
Seriously, and I have the bolded one.
A hernia is usually a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia, the strong layer of the abdominal wall that surrounds the muscle.
The types of hernias are based on where they occur:
* Inguinal hernia appears as a bulge in the groin. This type is more common in men than women. The bulge may go all the way down into the scrotum. (but does not in my case)
* Femoral hernia appears as a bulge in the upper thigh. This type is more common in women than men.
* Incisional hernia can occur through a scar if you have had abdominal surgery in the past.
* Umbilical hernia appears as a bulge around the belly button. It occurs when the muscle around the navel doesn't close completely.
how long do you expect to be out with the surgery? from work i mean.. i'm asking for a friend 
I don't think it's all that fast, but thanks. Weather/temp makes a big difference. I have been focusing more on speed and shorter runs than before, so I'm improving there. Taking some middle distance runs on trails, but those are always fairly slow. I fear I'm losing my distance ability but I can get that back (I hope). nice and easy 24 minutes this morning, 8:05 pace.
Absolutely. Races come and go. Except the Chase, of course!BTW, Pat, I have a line on a friend who wants to sign up. Triathlete guy, 35, runs a ~54min. 10k. Super nice guy. Should I give him the opportunity to claim the spot?
From what the doctors told me it may be only a couple of days, but I will be on limited duty as to lifing and such. Luckily I am a computer tech so that shouldn't be a problem.how long do you expect to be out with the surgery? from work i mean.. i'm asking for a friend
Congrats Prosopis. Tell me was the F21 that finished right ahead of you worth running behind?
Congrats Prosopis. Tell me was the F21 that finished right ahead of you worth running behind?
came in 6 for my age group (I assume that 8:39 pace is because they are still using a 5k distance for calculations?)
x in me, but a pretty decent 20x was certainly in the cards. Good news is that I shut it down before I did a lot of damage - the calves feel ok now. Not that sore.
First things first. Get that thing fixed.
But if that's what it takes to bring Steve and Furley out of the woodwork, then maybe you should have 'em more often. I am waiting for the general surgeons office to call me for the appointment. Hopefully they will call on MOnday, I really want to get it taken care of.
I knew the real info on the hernia issue would be hereHey, guys. Thanks for all the well wishes. It's gonna be warm out there, but I'll give it a shot. FYI, if you're interested, you can get live online coverage of the race here.
Darrin - Sorry to hear about the hernia. :( But if that's what it takes to bring Steve and Furley out of the woodwork, then maybe you should have 'em more often.
Prosopis - Great race, and congrats on the 6th-place AG finish. Sounds like you're starting to get the swing of things.
Sand - Sorry about the calves. Hoping the issue clears up soon.
Plan on getting wrecked after the race tomorrow, so I probably won't be back online until Monday. Again, thanks for the support.
Off to bed now...have a 9 miler planned for the morning....even though it's going to be a frigid 59
set out this morning wearing a long-sleeve shirt expecting temps in the 40sOff to bed now...have a 9 miler planned for the morning....even though it's going to be a frigid 59
had to be in the low 60s already. pretty sure i sweat through my shoes.
Do you have their numbers?I found gruecd but I cant find wraith. I am 4 pages back and cant find it. There is a lot of posting in this thread which is great until I want to look something up. On my way to Mass. I will say a prayer for all the folks in Chicago marathon.
Says tracking is currently unavailable. I will check back when I get home.
Nice run!
Congrats to you guys and your team. It is really great that you had fun.
Still a good time, you beat my PR.
Nice run. I used to live there. Looking at your map brought back some memories.
Nice
I have never tried a relay. I know they have a running relay here for valentines day. I would love it if my wife showed interest.
Is there an online site to follow these guys? Or is it all just tweets you are getting?
Forgot to mention we came in second place and won some heedNice
