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Georgia... If I can give you some advice given to me a long time ago... "if you think there's a problem, there is!" It was given to me at work in reference to a problem employee, but I've applied it to many areas of life, so that I listen to my sixth sense. If you think there might be a problem with your ankle, then GO GET AN X-RAY!!!! It sounds like there might be some damage. Renewed... Thanks for the update! What a great adventour your family is starting! Congrats on moving back to the front of the challenge!!!

I had never heard of this, and would question why an infection started 1 yr post op. Call your Band Surgeon... even though he/she is in Mexico, you should still be entitled to telephone support and possibly follow up support. If that doesn't help, go to a band surgeon in your area and get their input. I hope all works out for you!

We've always gotten out for walks, even when I was at my highest. It was just harder for me then. But very important for my kids to get exercise. Now I look forward to going for walks. Yesterday we took the dog for 2 walks, both about a mile each. I should have worn my Nike+ sensor to rack up the distance... LOL, but that's not running! Oh it was cold, but it helped the dog and the kids sleep better! I didn't feel like running last night, but I did. Once I got started it was much better. Renewed... you haven't been around much? How are you? Georgia... how's your ankle? I hope its healing up.

MacMadam... what - you don't like that beep-bob-whowho music! Congrats on your success!!! I ditched the program at the end of week 6 too! I much prefer running to my own music! I thought I might listen to week 9 or 10 to say I actually graduated, but in the end, chose not too! Took the family and dog out for a walk today. We all bundled up and my DD kept saying she was a snow man! While walking against the wind it was horrific. The kids didn't complain, but OMG it was so cold. Then when we turned the corner away from the wind we were fine. It was refreshing.

Thanks Whosya... you just made my night! Ohhh I'm going to try this... kids will love it, and I need to do something in this weather! It's -8F here but with the windchill its -26!! Minxz... Welcome! You'll love this program. I got a good sports bra, one that was for "Active" sports. I think it was Wonderbra, but not sure. You want one thats going to hold the girls good and tight with no movement! I think the cold weather is affecting me. I feel drained. A few people mentioned that I looked down or sad today, and my DH is convinced there's something wrong. I know its what I'm projecting, but I'm not sad, I'm just kind of tired and without the typical boundless energy and joyful spark. I don't know why, so I'll blame the weather. It's the Canadian thing to do! LOL.

Renewed... I think Whosya is conceeding defeat!!! Oh, but there's still 1-1/2 weeks left, so you never know! So when you move out into the boon-docks, will you have Internet access... heck, are ya gunna have runnin' water! LOL, I'm just teasing! I'm so jealouse... I'd love to live out in the country and have a little hobby farm! Charlie... congrats on the weight loss! I look the last 2 days off running, and really didn't feel up to running tonight, but I did, and I'm really glad I did! I feel so much better now. Energized and a real sense of accomplishment. When I loaded my run, Nike+ told me that I've completed 50km since starting. The most I've done in a month is 38km in the past, so in 3 weeks I've gone so much farther. I'm hoping to reach 60km in the month! I know that's not super far like many of you go, but Its amazing for me and I must admit, I'm really proud of it! I don't toot my own horn often... but once in awhile :wink:

Renewed... sounds like an amazing opportunity. How long will it take to build a house? I didn't run tonight either. I just don't feel very well, so chose to rest instead.

Lyn... shake it off! Must be PMSing, or stressing... you're doing great, so one wrong meal is going to do nothing! Ninner... Welcome! The C25K program is excellent. It turned me into a runner and I'm so much healthier than ever before. My diabetes is pretty much non existent, and my energy level is huge!! Keep up the great work. Georgia... keep using the wrap when you need it and take it slow. Then when you're ready to start back, start slow! MacMadam... I hope its just a light strain and you rest and heal up quick. Renewed... 68km... OMG! You're amazing! I don't feel all that well today, a little gassy and bloated (from having cabbage rolls too many days in a row! LOL). I don't feel like running, but I'm going to. I didn't run yesterday... too tired, so I can't miss 2 days in a row or I'd fall out of the challenge completely.

Georgia... how's the ankle?? Renewed... WTG on your run! You are kickin butt!

Thanks Lyn... should I see my doc or just laugh about it? Yeah, things are heating up. There are 2 groups... the monsters, and Salsa is one of them!!! and the highly motivated, attractive and nice group (guess which one I am - LOL). Seriously, this challenge is a great motivator!!! Everyone is doing so great! MacMadam - great run!

Ok All or Nothin Girl... don't give into the dark side! You are doing awesome. Make a plan to run 4 days and rest 1, run 4, rest 1. That way you'll still get in a few rest days to recover and try to kick butt. If you don't win the challenge, you'll still kick butt overall! You're already almost triple my distance! Salsa I think was banded the same month as me... part of the Lucky 7's I think. Ok... kind of a weird question... I've been losing some fat on my body (yeah!!) which has made my skin a little loser and bones more noticable. I was rubbing my upper arm (itchy) and noticed it was all bumpy under the skin, kind of like hard cottage cheese. Its not noticable to see unless I pull the skin a bit. Is this fat deposits or should I be concerned? Its on both arms?

55 degrees is downright hot in my opinion! I just finished a 2 mile run with the dog (she kept up!!) in 17 degree weather! It felt great... honestly! As long as you bundle up in layers, its fine. I'm only worried about the ice and snow, but it wasn't too bad today. The dog loved it too! Georgia... I'm so glad your ankle is feeling a bit better. Congrats Renewed and Georgia on the moving ticker! I know its not moving as fast as you want... I hear ya! I have run 46 km since Dec 26th, and as of this morning, I've lost 0.5 lbs in that time. I also haven't been really overeating, so its been a bit frustrating. I choose to look at it this way... I did eat cookies and chocolate during that time (not too excessive) and didn't gain anything. So by running, I'm improving my health and maintaining my weight! BTW, the cabbage rolls were EXCELLENT!!! They were just like my Mom's. DH loved them too. So now we have a whole lot of them for our lunches over the next while. It wasn't too hard to make either, and its very healthy. I noticed Whosya has eeked ahead of renewed in the challenge!!

Same here. I hated running in the past, but the C25k worked for me. Now I look forward to my runs and usually enjoy the time while running. I love swimming, but don't have access to a pool. I hate biking. I think the motion of turning the peddles won't work with my arthritic knee. Funny how I can run 5k without any pain in my knees, but can't climb a single stair with my right knee. I admire anyone who can do a triathalon. That is such an accomplishment. I've been craving cabbage rolls for the last week or so, which is very strange because I've never made them and only had them a handfull of times in my life. So I googled a recipe that sort of looked like what my Mom did and made them. My DH (being of Polish decent) helped with what he remembered his Dad making... so we'll see if they turn out. About another hour in the oven. No run tonight, but just finished our 1m family walk. It was cold and snowy, but a nice walk.

MacMadam... good for you on the Triathalon. Which part do you like the most and the least??

Georgia... I was thinking about you throughout my run. I hope it feels better soon. I'm so nervous about running outside in the snow and ice right now, so I just run on the treadmill most of the time. I'm so glad I have one here at home, because I never would have made it this far if I had to go to the gym to run. When we adopted our DD we cancelled our gym memberships and bought a club model treadmill, cause we knew we'd never consistently get to the gym with both kids now. Best $$ I spent next to the lapband! Although I don't love running on it compared to outside, it is so much better than not at all! Keep us posted on how it heals up. Don't rush it, but remember, I need you up there on the challenge to keep pushing me forward!!!! I just finished 3.2 miles, and it felt great! I love that I'm a runner now. I always envied the feeling my DH got when he ran, and now we share it. Its like our own special little club, kind of like a nod or wink or a secret that we share. We push each other to keep going and have a healthy bit of competition going. Every day as I improve my speed, I get closer and closer to keeping pace with him, so hopefully by the spring/summer we can run comfortably beside each other without feeling like I'm slowing him down.

Georgia.... Oh No! I'm so sorry for you! I hope you heal up quickly. Was the ground icy? Being from the cold north, I just assume Georgia is always warm and you don't have to deal with things like ice... but I'm probably wrong! Rest easy.

MacMadam... week 5 was my absolute toughest. Congrats!!!! You are doing so much cross training... what an amazing fitness experience. WTG!

I love this challenge! It is keeping me so motivated to run. I have no hope of winning, but I want to keep my bar moving forward. I'm so motivated to run every day, even though I know my body needs to rest every once in awhile. However, I'm taking my rest days... I'm not crazy like Renewed!!! DH and I took the kids out for dinner tonight. It was really nice. The kids were great and the food was yummy. I'm stuffed, so have to digest before my run! Georgia... WTG on the 3+ mile run! Keep it up! Lyn... glad you're going to join the challenge.

Georgia... I've only been using "Basic" so far. I think when you choose "Distance" it gives you feedback at milestones. And maybe you program in how far you want to go. I might try that one soon, but I don't think I'm trying "Speed"! I think I ran too late at night. I finished my run at 10:45, but it took awhile to cool down and then my hair was wet from the shower... so it kept me up fairly late, and I'm tired now. MacMadam... are you training for a triathalon? Renewed... 100 miles! If you do that, first its amazing, but second, you will be relegated to your own team and it will be the rest of us against you and also against Whosya! A 3 team challenge... have to even the odds a bit! Seriously, what an awesome goal. I'm definately cheering you on!!!!

Lyn... LOL you were posting as I was! I'm so glad the interview went well. I've got you well planted in my thoughts!!! Feb 1 is going to be a good day for you. Go to your running store and buy the Nike+ sensor. If you wear Nike+ running shoes, it fits into your shoe. If you don't (I don't) buy the shoelace holder for the sensor. Then put it on your shoe and plug the receiver into your iPod Nano (it only works with the Nano) and you're good to go. For more info, go to: www.nikeplus.com Night all :thumbup:

OMG I just ran 4 miles!!! That's the longest I've run at once. It took 52 min, and I had to walk a bit of it, but not much. I'm so psyched!!!! On Christmas when i got the Nike+ I signed up for the "Beginner 20" challenge to run 20 miles between Dec 26 - Jan 31. Well... with tonights run I completed the challenge, and I'm in 4th place!!!! I can't believe I ran that far. Of course, that's just 3 days of running for Renewed and Whosya! LOL, you two are amazing! MacMadam... glad you joined the challenge! Lyn... how you doing? Luluc... how's life? Did you go back to school?

Renewed... Great NSV! I'd say you lost no ground! Of course its going to be harder, you haven't run consistently in a long time (end of Oct I think). But look what you have accomplished. Most people who've had PS take months and months to recover, let alone bounce back to exercise in the time you have! I'm in awe of your progress! Its healthy to not be all or nothing all the time. Falling off the regiment makes you more approachable, more human... LOL! Lyn... Did you get my positive thoughts and prayers today? How'd the interview go? It was funny, I was in the middle of a meeting when my Blackberry buzzed my reminder. So when I discreetly looked at it, a little smile came to my face, and I sent my thoughts and prayers... kind of made my meeting! LOL.

Renewed... my god girl... you are such an all or nothing person (I've said that before)!! You went from not running at all to running over 10 miles in 24 hours!!! The heat is definately on for this challenge! HAHA. Ok, after 3 days of running, I need to take a rest break today. Let my muscles heal. But tomorrow I'm going to complete 4 miles. That will put me at over 20 miles since Dec. 26th, which completes a 20mile challenge I enterred. I recalibrated my Nike+ on Saturday and it worked much better. The trick is to catch it right on the distance with your treadmill (or 1/4 mile track). I screwed up the first time, but now it seems to be keeping distance bang on. I'm travelling to St. Paul the first week of Feb for work. I hear its even colder there than it is here! Brrrrr! But its a few days with a gym, so I'm looking forward to being able to do some strength training.

That was fun... I'm up 2nd! Whee Whooo! I did just over 2 miles, but did 5 min intervals of walk/run. I didn't want to push it too much, as I've run a lot the last few days. So I'll enjoy my short lived 2nd place!!!

Georgia... great run! 6.6 km is amazing. Must feel good to be the first on the board! :tongue2: BTW, as I'm in Canada, all the details show up on my site in km not miles. Nike+ just translates it. I have my sensor set to miles, but can't change the site.