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Posted 10/13/2013 8:50 AM (GMT -5)
There has been some posts and questions from the avid runners.... and from gents that don't run who think we runners have an addiction ! lol

I'm in week 12 after surgery. I've been jogging since week 7 or 8.. I've had to be gentle and really listen to my body... but I've been out there ! Where my long runs were 13 miles, now they are 4... and my pace is not back yet... so runners... you will be back out there.. ! but take it easy !

I've walked a couple 5K races since surgery.. yesterday I ran my first 5K. I didn't place... or hit my normal 7:38 pace... but I placed 14 of 31 in my age group... and ran a 8:21 pace.. I'm not one to push too hard and have an injury... thus my running is coming back slow.. but I'm very proud of both ! 1) that I know when to take it easy 2) I ran a 8:21 pace 5K !
Posted 10/13/2013 10:20 AM (GMT -5)
Happy you can get back to what you enjoy. First time I went out jogging after surgery, I think I set a personal best for the last 5 minutes of my jog since I was trying to find a bathroom. 😄
Posted 10/13/2013 4:11 PM (GMT -5)
Wait a minute - you run on purpose? I mean, you meant to run that far?

Wow - I am impressed. Congratulations on being able to do that.

Andrew
Posted 10/13/2013 11:34 AM (GMT -5)
 An 8.21 mile is a very good pace given your short time out of surgery. I really cant remember how long after surgery in 2009 before I began to run again. Since I just run on our property I don't know how many miles I am running or the pace. I just try to get a one hour run in and call it a good day.

Michael

Posted 10/13/2013 11:39 AM (GMT -5)
Jim, I'm impressed! I have covered a lot of 5K's in my life...just not 5K all at the same time...maybe over a couple of months.

Seriously, this is great.

Jim
Posted 10/13/2013 12:15 PM (GMT -5)
That was a great time for a 5k, even healthy. Sounds like you are on your way back.

BTW, they have some great apps to download to see what your pace is. I use a GPS app that gives you paces, times and miles walked, run etc. It even has a map of your run/walk. It keeps track of all your activities with weekly, 6 month and yearly results and calories burned.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 10/13/2013 5:24 PM (GMT -5)
That's fast....U are good...8:21 for 5 k for a man abv 50.

keep it up ...bro

Best to your road of recovery.........

Posted 10/13/2013 7:18 PM (GMT -5)
Very impressive.  Personally, I'd rather ride my bicycle 50 miles before I'd run 50 feet, but to each their own.  Running, biking, walking, etc. are all great distractions from what we have gone through and a I think really speed our recovery.  Keep on truckin' and best of luck on your continued recovery.

Tom

Posted 10/13/2013 7:26 PM (GMT -5)
Sounds super. Keep up the good work!

-Gedman
Posted 10/14/2013 8:51 AM (GMT -5)
Congratulations!! Keep it up.
Posted 10/14/2013 9:00 PM (GMT -5)
Had my operation one year ago on October 1st. I've been cancer free for a year and am celebrating by running a marathon next month. When I'm cramping up at mile 20 I'll think back on the emotions and physical discomfort of the surgery and get an extra motivation boost.
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