I am 6 weeks out today and I feel fantastic. So much so that I just registered for my first ever half marathon in November. WTF? I don't run. A killer could be chasing me and I'd just lay down.

To think just a few short weeks ago I was an emotional wreck and kicking myself for going through with the surgery, and now here I am feeling better than ever and registered for a freaking half marathon.

Never in a million years did I think this could be my life.

THANK YOU VSG!!!

Boobs...

Mud...

Clapping arse cheeks...

I f*cking love you crazy b*st*rds..

Ooooooooo!!!! I now have another fun word to spice up my lexicon! "Wogging". I. Love. It. So. Much. Gee you people rock. I'm learning something new every time I log on. Knowledge is power!!!

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@@becomingmandikaye Tough Mudder was just here on April 9 & 10th. This was the second year they had it in my town. If I make it through this half marathon without dying, Tough Mudder will be next on my list.

Mud runs are awesome. You run for a bit and then have to wait in line for an obstacle. Hot men put their hands on your ass and push you over a wall and you thank them for it. Best day ever.

Sign me up!

@@WorkinOnMe I didn't even think of shoes. I'll go to our running store the beginning of next week.

And yes I have thought of training. In fact at one point and time I had a personal trainer. Just so happens we remained very good friends. I contacted him after I registered, and he is going to be setting me up a program.

Then on top of that my niece is a marathon runner. I too contacted her. She is going to start working with me as well.

Best part is both have agreed to run the marathon with me.

Good luck to you in all of your upcoming endeavors.

I guess I'll volunteer to be one of the hot young guys with their hands on all your arses then...

The sacrifices I make for you lot!!!

@@KindaFamiliar - NOW I know why you are.... "up"

@@Andrea72

I am 5.5 months out from surgery and I did a crazy thing like you only I went for the FULL marathon! Mine is October 9th. I am training with a group while raising $$ for a cause. One of the nice accountability things is that there are group training runs each Saturday and people of all levels who are training. You might look to see if there is a similar type of training group in your area. I find that the group runs get me up at out of bed better than I do on my own. I get up earlier on Saturdays for the runs than I do to go to work, but I haven't missed one yet and that included the week I had to walk because I was having such bad allergies I coughed all the time. Anyway, the team is a great accountability group.

I also know that there are just regular running clubs in my area that train 1-2 times a week. They don't cost anything and also provide a group for motivation if that helps you.

I also want to second the get fitted with good running shoes. Make sure they take the time to look at your gate and your arches, etc. I had one running store where the guy who fit me took one look at me and insisted I needed motion control shoes. (for flat footed and people who overpronate). I have high arches and a neutral gate so those shoes were the opposite of what I needed. It messed me up so bad that 2 MRIs, a lumbar puncture, and physical therapy later, my PT, a runner, finally figured out what was causing me so much pain! The only explanation I have come up with was that the guy took one look at me and saw fat woman and assumed I had flat feet. Anyway, shoes will run you $100 or more, but getting fitted correctly will make all the difference and prevent injuries.

Good luck!

Keep us posted!

pam

Lipstick lady is right about the sport bra. I've not long started c25k and even though I'm on holiday in Cyprus I'm still running the programme.

Well done you on signing up for a half marathon !

@@Andrea72

I am 5.5 months out from surgery and I did a crazy thing like you only I went for the FULL marathon! Mine is October 9th. I am training with a group while raising $$ for a cause. One of the nice accountability things is that there are group training runs each Saturday and people of all levels who are training. You might look to see if there is a similar type of training group in your area. I find that the group runs get me up at out of bed better than I do on my own. I get up earlier on Saturdays for the runs than I do to go to work, but I haven't missed one yet and that included the week I had to walk because I was having such bad allergies I coughed all the time. Anyway, the team is a great accountability group.

I also know that there are just regular running clubs in my area that train 1-2 times a week. They don't cost anything and also provide a group for motivation if that helps you.

I also want to second the get fitted with good running shoes. Make sure they take the time to look at your gate and your arches, etc. I had one running store where the guy who fit me took one look at me and insisted I needed motion control shoes. (for flat footed and people who overpronate). I have high arches and a neutral gate so those shoes were the opposite of what I needed. It messed me up so bad that 2 MRIs, a lumbar puncture, and physical therapy later, my PT, a runner, finally figured out what was causing me so much pain! The only explanation I have come up with was that the guy took one look at me and saw fat woman and assumed I had flat feet. Anyway, shoes will run you $100 or more, but getting fitted correctly will make all the difference and prevent injuries.

Good luck!

Keep us posted!

pam

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Thanks for the advice. I have already contacted the one and only running store and unfortunately their programs meet at 6:30 in the morning, and being a single mom of a 10 year old does not allow that to be possible for me. So, I will stick with my personal trainer and my niece who is a marathon runner. I have every bit of faith in them both, and thankful I have them.

I also have an appointment with someone at the running store on Monday for fitted shoes. She explained to me that I could get a decent pair for $160, but they can range up to $200 so I am totally prepared.

Congratulations on your decision. All though I'm excited to run, I have no desire to put in 26 miles. The half is just a way to prove to myself I can do it.

Good luck in your training and on race day.

Lipstick lady is right about the sport bra. I've not long started c25k and even though I'm on holiday in Cyprus I'm still running the programme.

Well done you on signing up for a half marathon !

Cyprus?!? Oh I'm a little jealous. I'm a huge history buff and I hear it is rich in history.

And yes, my next day off is Monday and as much as I hate to shop, I do plan on searching for that perfect sports bra.

Good luck with your training and have a great time in Cyprus!!!!

@@Andrea72

Thanks. I am not sure at all what I got myself into, but I'm on my way! I figured out last night that I need to average 13:30 miles or less to beat the bus that picks you up for being too slow. I am averaging 14 min/miles now so I think I can do it by October.

Depending on your size, I highly recommend Moving Comfort bras. I like Maia, but I am a D/DD cup even after more than 70 lbs. They have lots of different styles. I knew I liked Maia, and I knew I wanted to run during my honeymoon period so I found a really amazing clearance on maia bras last fall. I got two for less than $15 each! They are bright pink, but they are smaller than what I have since shrunk out of so I have managed not to have to pay full price for any new ones yet.

Good luck on your shopping.

pam

haha. good for you. im not a runner either but i now run 2 miles like 5 times a week. not cuz i like it just cuz it keeps me losing weight and i want that more than i hate running. i felt like crap for a long time after surgery and when i stalled i thought to myself what the hell did i do now i don't enjoy eating AND im still fat. but now almost 75lbs down. i'm good with it lol

do whatever you want! cuz you can and that's a winner mentality. @@Andrea72

Sounds like we could be best friends @@pr_pitbullgrl You described my mentality to a T.

Thanks for the response and keep up the good work!!

@@jane13

"Up"??

I'm sure I know not of what you speak...

@@Andrea72 Before surgery I tried the C25K Program. Injured myself so bad I could barely walk for two week. One of my goals post surgery was to do the Redbud 5K in OKC.

I still enjoy running 3.5 miles in my neighborhood 2-3 times a week. However, I'm now looking to push into the 10K zone. Why? Because I just want a challenge. No, that's not it really. My girlfriend is a "real" runner, however she has wiped out the cartledge in her knee and she is really limited to 3.1 miles at a time. I know I am not going to beat her at a 5K, so I'm going to out distance her .