- Yes, I will probably be able to complete the marathon--my chances are higher then 50%. (Am I supposed to be happy about that number? I suppose even a healthy person's chances to complete a marathon have to be somewhat less then 100%.)
- No, I should not run at all. While running 2 or 3 miles at a time will probably not hurt me, the risk of re-injury is higher then the potential benefit.
I thought 65 minutes on the elliptical was torture (after 7.5 miles on the treadmill) a week ago! Just you wait till I do it for 4 hours this coming weekend. I sympathize with the surrounding public. Any volunteers to spin your legs next to me and keep me company for at least part of the time?
Let me just say that advice is welcome, morale requires an uplift, and pity is intolerable. Good night.
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I love the elliptical machine--although I can't quite do it next to you from here.
Once I'm stable enough to go to the gym, I will work the elliptical machine here in solidarity with you, though!
Helen,
Keep the faith!
As a DFMCer in 2007, & being tangentially involved this yr, I can sympathize. Although I was fortunate not to suffer thru any major injuries last yr or this, living in NYC I've been subjected not only to long runs solo in Central Park, but the occasional 18 miler on the dreadmill to squeeze in the miles when weather & travel wouldn't allow otherwise. It's not fun....but we get it done.
& I'm sure as Jack has repeated many times, less truly is more. The fact that you've already done 2 20s means you not only have most of the fitness required to complete the marathon, but going to the gym will ensure that you don't lose much. Remember, the achievement is really in the journey, which you've succeeded @ just by taking this on, & if you can do it, by finishing. Unless you or I happen to be from Addis Ababa, odds are we weren't going to win anyway; when things look bleak, remember why you got involved in the 1st place, remember that there are many of your teammates in the same predicament, remember all the good you are doing....& remember that 26 days from now, you'll be 1 of the privileged to be able to claim that they ran the Bos Marathon.
Good luck!
Roy
Roy,
Thank you so much. Your comment has really lifted my spirits. I really appreciate your support!
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