Mandy
Sent home from the hospital, I am on IV antibotics 3 times a day for the 1-3 weeks. Back is a mess with infection and the wound is not looking good. Just praying there is no CSF leak and the infe... read more
- Miles:
- 1014 total / 0 in 2013
- Goal:
In 2013 compete in the London Duathlon with my cousin.
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Mandy logged 1014 miles.
Last workout 11 months ago. Help get them back on track!
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alright Harwood/Racetrack loop 12 km 01:18 10:27 pace
First long run. I am feeling it this morning. A few stretches and hhopefully everything will relax.
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blah Harwood Road 5.9 km 00:39 10:38 pace
My right leg it sore. Everytime I reach I get that burning feeling. Relax tonight and try tomorrow.
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good Racetrack 7 km 00:42 09:39 pace
Got up early this morning and enjoyed my run, despite my headache.
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Growling, my nurse came in yesterday afternoon and suspects another infection is starting. No running until after I see the surgeon tomorrow. But she thinks I would be okay on cycling inside.
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good Leech Road 6.25 km 00:44 11:19 pace
Just keeping it steady. I used to grumble about the hills on this route, not anymore. I am thankful just to get out and run.
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You are doing so awesome! I can totally relate to how you feel....I'm also just thankful to get out and run, and I don't even mind that I have to take walk breaks!!
11 months ago • Like
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I know its insane, before it was too easy too complain. Once you have had it taken away from you, you're just so thankful to have anything back . You should see my brace it looks like a house arrest bracelet on my ankle! I have to go back and see the surgeon on Wednesday.
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alright Harwood to Leech 6.25 km 00:44 11:19 pace
Getting my speed back slowly. Tomorrow I might attempt an early morning 10km.
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You're an Inspiration:
Good going....if you do the 10km, you're well ahead of me! Way to go!
11 months ago
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Almost made it 10km.
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good Leech Road 6.25 km 00:47 12:06 pace
I am learning to trust my brace. Turned up my Ipod and only stopped twice. Very Pleased.
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injured Running/walking to Leech Road 6.25 km 01:00 15:26 pace
New brace came in yesterday. I am still learning to try and pick up my foot so it doesn't drag. But it is a start.
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Wow, looks like you've been making some amazing progress these past few weeks! Awesome!
11 months ago • Like
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Thanks Michelle. Slow going, you know what that is like. But I took some advise from you and I am being proud of what I can do today, not what I was able to do 2 months ago. My back incision is still wide open but todays adventures didn't cause too much (more) drainage.
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Well I still no feeling in my foot and my back incision is still completely open. But on the bright side I have been approve and given the go ahead to get my foot braces and start moving again!
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injured Harwood Road...to the neighbo... 0.5 km 00:16
I am trying. I went out with my crutches, I am still dragging my right foot. I left a nice drag pattern on the shoulder of the road. I am hoping this will lift my spirits, but honestly when I se... read more
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Hang in there Mandy, it will come. I can totally relate to how you feel about DM. It did the same to me. Brought me to tears many times but something in me kept making me go back for more torture. It's weird how we do things that we know will upset us. So just keep doing what you can and post it. Be proud of your accomplishments that you can achieve now.....try not to focus on what you used to do or what you want to do....but be proud of what you can get through today! Stay strong :)
12 months ago • Like
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Excellent idea. Any specific moves you can think of, just pass it on and I'll see if I can do them.
12 months ago • Like
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I would just spend an evening googling up exercises and see what appeals to you and map out your own workout plan to what your able to do and depending on what type of equipment you have at home. A good start is to checkout some of these exercise....I do a lot of them in some form or another.
http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightlifting/l/blshoulders.htm12 months ago • Like
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Missing being able to walk or run! Surgeon said I could go on a stationary bike once the infection is gone and the wound is closed. But it is going to take 2 weeks to close the surgical wound. I... read more
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Hope you are keeping your spirits up, you will be up and about soon! Are you able to do any light weights while sitting in a chair? I know from my injury, that it is important to focus on what you can do and not what you can't do. It took me a long while to adapt to that, but it did help in the end. Hope you have a great day :)
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Still no improvement. I miss being able to walk on my own and most of all the quiet times when I could lace up and run.
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Still taking shuffle steps. I still have no feeling in my right foot and I am relying on crutches and a walker for mobility. I don't see the surgeon again until June 18th, feeling really fru... read more
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Made it down the stairs today! Mind you I was on my butt the whole time.... but I did it! Mind you my supervisor kept a close eye on me the whole time. Off to the city.
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To the garden 0.5 km
Well it took forever to hobble down to the garden and back but I am on the rode to recovery. Off to the fracture clinic tomorrow, here's hoping they can fix the numbness in my foot.
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You are doing great! Best of luck today!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Recovery, I managed to go outside to the bbq, and then almost passed out on the hobble back to the house. I am thankful for working on my arms because I was eventually able to get upstairs to my ow... read more
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It's great that you have upper body strength. It's moments like this when you realize how important it is to have strength to hold your body weight. Try not to do too much too soon though. A gradual process will ensure you don't set yourself up for disappointment. You are doing great!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Thanks Michelle.
about 1 year ago • Like
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I am home. I have had to have 3 surgeries and spent over 6 hours in the OR. I had 4 artifical disc put it, and when I came out my foot was paralyzed so back I went for a decompression surgery. W... read more
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I am wide awake and it is only few hours away until I have surgery....here's to having a new back (well 4 artifical disc) and the road to recovery. God willing I'll be in a couple of hal... read more
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Best of luck with surgery and recovery Mandy.
about 1 year ago • Like
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I hope it went well Mandy!
about 1 year ago • Like
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I hope it went well Mandy!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Oh that's too bad, hopefully your surgeon will give you some good news. Keep us posted.
11 months ago • Like