tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post8953990650864257146..comments2015-11-03T06:47:14.178-05:00Comments on Bananas and Toast: I'm not running Chicago :(Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051001544778172019noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-26967720631544704302010-09-29T22:55:42.464-04:002010-09-29T22:55:42.464-04:00*hugs* to you-I too had to forgo what was supposed...*hugs* to you-I too had to forgo what was supposed to be my first marathon (NYC in 2005) due to an injury so I totally know how you're feeling right now. The road to recovery was tough but I got there-and had a great marathon debut in 2006. Hang in there, I'm sure the same will happen for you next year! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-48495278670770661772010-09-18T14:41:20.090-04:002010-09-18T14:41:20.090-04:00oh no, so sorry you won't be runing chicago. i...oh no, so sorry you won't be runing chicago. i can empathise: i missed my first marathon (marseille) because of injury so i know just how you will be feeling now. stay strong, get yourself fit and learn from this. no point risking everything by running when your body is telling you otherwise. you DO have it in you to run a marathon and all your cyber running friends will continue to encourage you. chin up lauren. hugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-8629547306408272802010-09-17T13:33:02.347-04:002010-09-17T13:33:02.347-04:00I feel your pain. I had to back out of my marath...I feel your pain. I had to back out of my marathon last year due to a tibial stress fracture four weeks before the race. It's not something you could run on. First, I was depressed. Then I got angry. But I watched the some friends run the race I was supposed to, albeit with a hangover from too much fun the night before, and I got inspired. I would resolve to get back there. Deep water running until I could run again, and slowly got back into shape. I vowed to get to the start line healthy this year. I'm a little paranoid three weeks away for every little twinge. <br /><br />So the depression and anger is normal. Take some time and let those emotions play out. Then either volunteer at the race or just go watch it.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954352344400574049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-47197951561809917572010-09-17T13:32:03.327-04:002010-09-17T13:32:03.327-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954352344400574049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-70631297889453070472010-09-17T09:11:58.671-04:002010-09-17T09:11:58.671-04:00Yikes! I am sorry to hear about this unfortunate t...Yikes! I am sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events, but it is admirable that you have a positive and logical attitude. So many people would just injure themselves further, but you are smart and up for the challenge of recovering in a steady, safe way. Congratulations! You have a marathon in your future, and it will be so much sweeter to run it without injury.Micahttp://www.micapie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-3834978991288105872010-09-16T17:05:16.432-04:002010-09-16T17:05:16.432-04:00Oh girl, you know I sympathize with you 100%. I am...Oh girl, you know I sympathize with you 100%. I am very happy that you overcame the disappointment and decided to blog about it. Take care of that knee and get it ready to come back stronger than ever for your next marathon training cycle. Big hugs!rUntoNamAstehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614245543257866122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-83620210909651772522010-09-16T10:13:59.247-04:002010-09-16T10:13:59.247-04:00Way to be POSITIVE! Sometimes it does take time t...Way to be POSITIVE! Sometimes it does take time to work it's way back to you! Super smart decision on Chicago - There are soooo many races and you are learning what you need to learn right now! I have slight ankle deal going on and will see PT early next week. I did the eeeeerrrrrggggghhhh stuff for awhile and then got postive, started yoga and started taking my dog for longer walks. Much happier!Willow River Piecemakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645776154084816272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-53278888162548932372010-09-16T10:06:48.320-04:002010-09-16T10:06:48.320-04:00Oh gosh. I can realte so much. This happened to me...Oh gosh. I can realte so much. This happened to me last year. I was training and got a stress fracture and went in to a huge funk. But I came out of it and am training again. Slowly. Your pain is similar what happened to me this May. My legs just gave out. I had to take a month off. <br /><br />Anyway, you aren't alone, and we all understand why you made this decision. It is what I would have done too. And good for you for pointing out the positives! :)And so happy you still love running and are back up to three :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-88450096856220703702010-09-16T08:24:55.854-04:002010-09-16T08:24:55.854-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about this. Still, you&#...I'm so sorry to hear about this. Still, you're making the right decision. I agree with you that it will be better for you to not run part of the course, but to wait until the thrill of the marathon is completely yours and you can finish the race.<br /><br />Please do blog your recovery, though!!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550150499568693170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-70006590036016915562010-09-15T20:26:04.604-04:002010-09-15T20:26:04.604-04:00I am so sorry about Chicago...I am so happy that y...I am so sorry about Chicago...I am so happy that you are taking the knee seriously and going to physio, cross training and taking it slowly...to write about all the positives is amazing...you should be really proud of that...I know that you can Run a marathon...you did a great job at your half...You are a Runner and you have so many accomplishments to be proud of!lishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553395019880091430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-74871820571453993802010-09-15T20:23:26.710-04:002010-09-15T20:23:26.710-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about all your running wo...I'm so sorry to hear about all your running woes. But I'm so happy you are back blogging. Besides a few DM updates I thought you had left the bloggy world!<br /><br />I am goin thru a rough place too with running. That is good you remembered why you do this. <br /><br />We are both young. Let's not ruin our bodies! Keep yourself healthy and surgery free so you can run for years and years to come! Like you said, you want to run as you get older. Take care of yourself. There will always be other marathons. <br /><br />Even if it takes you a year or two or whatever to train for one -- you will do it someday. You have the determination. Just listen to your body, sometimes it takes longer to get in race shape than we thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-53037701417679454032010-09-15T18:02:58.501-04:002010-09-15T18:02:58.501-04:00That really sucks, but you are making the right ch...That really sucks, but you are making the right choice. Rest up, recover, then come back stronger than ever and show that marathon who's boss!!!Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081694525291207647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-45146733772723671622010-09-15T17:41:26.345-04:002010-09-15T17:41:26.345-04:00Oh, so sorry to hear about your predicament, Laure...Oh, so sorry to hear about your predicament, Lauren! I know this must be terribly frustrating for you. But like you said, the important thing is get healthy and get back to enjoying running for the fun of it again. You will run your first marathon and you will enjoy it! Take care and best of luck in your recovery ;)The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-74624910964053445822010-09-15T17:09:35.873-04:002010-09-15T17:09:35.873-04:00First and foremost I'm sorry you had to pull o...First and foremost I'm sorry you had to pull out, I know how hard that decision is to make and I know that the feelings of disappointment run deep but please know that you made the right decision. When you enjoy running as much as you do, its a lifestyle that you want to maintain permanently, by listening to your body you're doing yourself a favor... you're preserving that lifestyle. Races are but a short term goal in the long term scheme... there will always be another Chicago and plenty of other marathons. Rest up and bounce back better than ever!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-43297025901111466992010-09-15T17:08:51.463-04:002010-09-15T17:08:51.463-04:00I'm over from girl running, and just read your...I'm over from girl running, and just read your blog for the first time. I'm sorry for your knee pain, but happy you mentioned the positives and also returned to the idea that you really love running. Continued luck with your rehab. Races will always be around - your health is most important.<br />mystorychapter2.blogspot.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432550406970940247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-90122208485228656972010-09-15T17:06:20.761-04:002010-09-15T17:06:20.761-04:00The reality is that training for marathons is hard...The reality is that training for marathons is hard. The first time you learn a lot and the next time is easier. I'm sure next time you'll get the race done too. The unfortunate part is that the cool races need to be paid for so far in advance, that at the time you register you have no idea if you can really run or not. Such a scam...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-85373078247430426962010-09-15T16:52:48.277-04:002010-09-15T16:52:48.277-04:00Wow. Ok, first the knee problems really suck and ...Wow. Ok, first the knee problems really suck and I'm sorry you had to drop out of Chicago. Coincidentally, that was the first marathon I trained for, and I dropped out because of shin splints. Must be a Chicago thing.<br /><br />Second, I am very relieved that the knee is responding to treatment. You are right that being young will help you heal quickly. To be honest, pushing it too hard when you first had the injury, could have turned an acute injury into a chronic one. You made the right choice to stop, even though it was emotionally painful.<br /><br />And third, I am one of those people that feels the runner's high only when I stop, and I am totally jealous of you!Jon (was) in Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457505077183982152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466089449217873147.post-90032122696922943232010-09-15T16:44:42.284-04:002010-09-15T16:44:42.284-04:00I know it is discouraging but looks like you have ...I know it is discouraging but looks like you have plenty of positives to keep you going :) my first marathon was supposed to be chicago 2 years ago. Had a stress fracture and had to cut that race from my plan. I ran Disney a few months later and then the flying pig later in 2009. If a marathon is your ultimate goal_ you can definitely do it - just keep thinking positively :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.com