Pre-op running problem/question
Good morning everyone. A little about me. I am currently 280# down from a high of 302#. I have a date scheduled for RNY on 12/14/10.
I started a C25K program a few weeks ago and the first week was great. I LOVED how I felt afterwards. I used to run 3 miles every morning when I was in the Air Force about 15 years ago and this reminded me how I would feel after a run.
The bad thing is that I stopped the C25K because I was afraid that I was causing stress fractures in my legs. I frequently get shin splints so I am very aware of how that feels and this was something totally different.
My question is, should I be concerned about it or should I just keep running. I don't know if I am asking too much of my bones. I can't afford the time away from work for "another" Dr. visit to get checked. It is killing me to not continue the program.
Any thoughts?
That said, I don't know what the likelihood is for fracturing bones while running...Usually obesity is tough on the joints, but the bones are strong.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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I second that! Great to get moving in ANY way before surgery.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash