Abuela
After two years of pain and misdiagnoses, I think I may have finally found an answer for what's going on with my leg/hip/back: It's definitely not "low back pain", and sciatica ... read more
- Miles:
- 146 total / 0 in 2013
- Goal:
Strength, flexibility, stamina, stress reduction. Sidelined since 10/10 by herniated disks pressing on my spinal cord and possible neurological nonsense.
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Abuela logged 146 miles.
Last workout 8 months ago. Help get them back on track!
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FIT
blah at home with the dance music ... 00:15:00
Yet another attempt to just get started doing something every day, or at least close to every day. My stamina is shot to hell - I had to really struggle to make it through 15 minutes, and close to ... read more
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Nice Job:
Great going, Abuela!! I hope the stress passes soon. Roller derby - wow!
8 months ago
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Go for it!!!!! I think roller derby is pretty cool as well.
8 months ago • Like
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Sounds exciting! It will certainly help to relieve that stress.
8 months ago • Like
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swim
alright Ennis school swimming lessons 00:01:00
Swimming lessons after getting my butt whupped in PT = a very very tired puppy. No laps per se but I'm putting in the hour just because I did move and swim as part of the lesson for an hour, ... read more
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NICE!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Oh geesh, hope this doesn't start acting like FB!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Great job, Abuela!
about 1 year ago • Like
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swim
good Ennis pool 150 m
Yes, swimming! I'm taking swimming lessons! Not that I have no clue how to swim - after all, I took 6 weeks of swim lessons when I was 10 (which was 43 years ago, and I spent most of my time f... read more
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Good work!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Yes! So excited for you! Now who's inspiring who??? I don't know how to swim either and have wanted to learn cause secretly I would like to do a Tri some day....and well, knowing that you are braving your fear and doing well, and enjoying it makes me wonder if I could do it too. Can't wait to hear more about this!!
about 1 year ago • Like
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Good for you for doing this! I'm not a good swimmer either and have the same water in eyes issues. Good luck and have fun with it!
about 1 year ago • Like
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It's all about the miles.. even if they are in hundred yard increments..
about 1 year ago • Like
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walk
alright treadmill 1 mi 00:20 20:00 pace
Best I can say is that I did it, and that [once again] I need to do this every day.
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But you did it :-)
over 1 year ago • Like
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Way to go Abuela! So glad to see your post! Love the pic too.
over 1 year ago • Like
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Go, Abuela!
over 1 year ago • Like
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I thought some of my DM friends might also enjoy this: The Ultimate NPR Workout Mix (http://www.npr.org/2012/01/13/145185920/the-ultimate-npr-workout-mix). They list the songs they selected plus yo... read more
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walk
alright treadmill 1 mi 00:30 30:00 pace
I've made a huge mistake by not pushing myself to walk every day, for both my mental and physical well being. Yesterday was a bad day and a wake-up call. I "walked" on the treadmill ... read more
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Getting up and moving around is bound to help you in your recovery (mentally & physically!). I'll be back around to check on you and give you a virtual kick in the pants if you need it.
over 1 year ago • Like
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good job
over 1 year ago • Like
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Good job for walking. Let your body heal you'll be back before you know it :-)
over 1 year ago • Like
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Glad you were able to get in a walk, and beware the a$$ kicking. Keep moving!
over 1 year ago • Like
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walk
blah To the circle and back 1 mi 00:30 30:00 pace
This post is categorized under both "Everyone has to start somewhere" and "I'm so bored that I'll log an absurdly slow limp around the neighborhood as a workout." I&#x... read more
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You're an Inspiration:
You did great Abuela!!! You give strength to others, like me, to push through - doesn't matter the time or distance...
over 1 year ago
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I give you a lot of credit for doing it. Everything counts and this is where you need to start for your recovery.
over 1 year ago • Like
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Very proud of you, Abuela. Your determination is inspirational! Glad to see you're recovering!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Just poking my head in for some inspiration - my surgery was Tuesday (two level cervical discectomy and fusion) so I'm in a neck brace with zero exercise allowed for at least a month, and it w... read more
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Ugh, sounds a bit rough, but at least the surgery is behind you now. I know that you'll be back at it before long, just take it in small steps. Glad to see you checking in! Have a great weekend!
over 1 year ago • Like
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You'll do that 5k, I have no doubt! And all your fans (that's us here) will be cheering you on and celebrating your accomplishment with you! Speedy recovery!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Sending you healing vibes. You'll do the 5k and totally kick it's ass!
over 1 year ago • Like
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I'm pretty sure that this applies to me.
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this is awesome!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Hilarious!
over 1 year ago • Like
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It applies to a lot of us!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Well, as is probably obvious, my goal of doing some type of physical activity every day hasn't panned out. Between some days of just feeling too much pain to do much more than 5 minutes here a... read more
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Sorry to hear about the struggles. Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery after surgery!
over 1 year ago • Like
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You are not a quitter Abuela - hang in there. Hopefully the surgery will improve everything and you will be back doing it all pain free soon. You will be stronger! (kind of bionic or something maybe! :) )
over 1 year ago • Like
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This is a temporary setback. Unfortunately sometimes life has a way of interrupting our plans. Hang in there!
over 1 year ago • Like
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This is a temporary setback. Unfortunately sometimes life has a way of interrupting our plans. Hang in there!
over 1 year ago • Like
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This is my motivation to get past these physical issues and get back to running.
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Has anyone here ever played a major role in creating a small fund-raising 5k? I'm trying to get a realistic idea of what is involved, how much time it takes, and what aspects of it are the mos... read more
1 person liked what Abuela said-
Have you tried posting in the race operations section? http://www.dailymile.com/forums/race-operations I don't know how active it is but can't hurt. Good luck!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Absolutely! I'm nowhere near to actually doing it or even committing to do anything, but I had the idea today, as an annual fundraiser for the granddaughter of a retired colleague of mine who was severely brain injured in an accident.
over 1 year ago • Like
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If there is anything I can do to help, I will
over 1 year ago • Like
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#dailymission I'd have to say Christina K. She's leaps and bounds ahead of me, but she's my biggest inspiration as well as a kindred spirit. We're both grandmas (though she get... read more
1 person liked what Abuela said-
Wow, I am honored to be thought of like this! It's been an ultra crappy day and you just gave me what was probably my first genuine smile all day. When we first "met" it just felt like we clicked right away, glad you felt it too. One of these days we'll have to actually make it to that face to face meeting.
over 1 year ago • Like
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YES!!! I can't tell you how incredibly disappointed I was that we didn't get to hook up when I was RIGHT THERE!!! But things ran a little late then I went back to my room and just crashed! I ended up having a late-night room service meal since I didn't wake up until 10. Bummer! One of these days, though!
over 1 year ago • Like
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VELO
alright low and slow 4.22 mi 00:26 9.7mph pace
It wasn't the greatest day for my leg, but I didn't do anything the past two days so skipping tonight simply wasn't an option. I just took it easy, then when I realized I'd pass... read more
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Music is good for the soul and a great distraction! I'll be thinking of you and channeling positive thoughts your way tomorrow. Glad to hear you can get in to see the neurosurgeon sooner too!
over 1 year ago • Like
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Nothing better than being pain free!!!
6 months ago • Like
Good luck
6 months ago • Like
Hellllllo, Abuela! Happy to see you, and congrats on your new life. I really look forward to seeing much more of you! I hope the treatment works, too. Fingers crossed!
6 months ago • Like
Fingers crossed.
6 months ago • Like