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Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if any of you plan to run the half marathon/5K OVCA race this November in Washington DC? Here is the web site: http://www.gcfrace.com/
My sister and I are planning to go and will form a team. It will be great if we can include any of you. Let me know.
Elmira
Are you planning on signing up as a relay team for the half marathon? If so, I am interested in joining.
I was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in January so have been learning lots since then.
Michelle
Yes, my (identical twin) sister and my boyfriend were considering creating a team and run the relay. We will send you an e-mail. I hope you are doing well with your treatments. Are you currently undergoing chemotherapy?
Elmira
Hey there,Im trying to get back into running after finishing chemo feb of this year,but Im having leg pains. Also, I seem to get extra tired now after I run. Did you have this issue. I plan to do a half marathon in August, if my cancer stays stable( Im not really in remission...my ca125 has been creeping up lately,although my scans are good. ) I dont want to cut back because then i might not make my goal,and its the only thing keeping me from going crazy with worry. What is your experience like training for a half marathon? Do you know of any ovarian cancer runs in the illinois area? I havent seen any online. Take care and keep running:)
Thanks so much for posting this! I live in Colorado, but am very interested in running this. I finished chemo for Stage IV in March, and have a goal to run a marathon in October - I'm up to 8 miles for my long run at this point. I'm doing one local fundraiser to raise money for ovarian cancer and our team has already raised more than $6000. Maybe I can hit up our supporters for yet another good cause!
Paintergal - I ran through most of chemo (well - I went out in my running gear and ran some of it...), but it has definitely taken some effort to not feel exhausted. At first I just ran and walked when I would hit the wall (at half a mile or so). Eventually, I could do the little runs around the neighborhood without stopping. Give yourself time to build back up - surgery and chemo does a number on our muscles and our endurance. I've also found that a walk/hike is as good as a run in trying to build back up. Throw in some extra walks around the neighborhood in the evening - the extra miles will make a difference.
tks bldrluck, I was getting a little discouraged. Its so great to know we're out there. Theres very little information on cancer and running. When I told the Nurses at my Doctors' office that I was running ,they looked at me like I was some kind of nut. I became concerned that I was doing myself some damage by pushing myself to run. Right now, with my ca125 rising, running feels like the only time I have any control over my body:) Take care:)
I think it might depend on where you live. I asked my gyn/onc when I was first diagnosed if I should still be running, and he encouraged me to keep it up through treatment. I also asked my onc about signing up for the marathon, and he just smiled and said to go for it. I'm just trying not to allow myself to get sore or to get too tired.
I agree with bldrluck - give yourself time and dont expect that you will be able to run you were used to..
If you feel tired take a break, take a nap but then when you feel better go out and walk/run, just move, it is very important. I was not able to run through the chemo treatments (I felt too weak) but I walked walked walked, did some basic yoga stretching. Having two surgeries 6 months apart didnt help either. Dont worry what people think, I get treated at MD Anderson and they are all incredibly supportive. I also worked with nutritional oncologist (still do) who is helping me a lot to build back my energy. I dont know about Illinois area but I know that they hired a great doctor at MD Anderson - Moshe Frankel, who I hear great things (he also works on the alternative medicine side): http://www.cmbm.org/mind_body_medicine_ABOUT/faculty_bios/Moshe_Frenkel_MD. php
I hope to see you in DC this Fall!!
Keep moving!!!
Elmira
I'm definitely interested. I was training for my first half-marathon when I was diagnosed earlier this year, but still managed to compete (albeit very slowly) mid-chemo. I'm still not back to where I was pre-diagnosis, but only have one more chemo to go; so, I would love to participate in November.
Let me know if you do decide to get a group together.
Minnie
I plan to do the walk (I won't /can't/don't run-- even in the sprint tris that I do I walk the run part).
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