2. Con: My pain is coming back. For the first week or two I barely had any. Then I started noticing it around 1.5 miles into my runs. This week it was really bad before I was even a mile in. But on the bright side of that, it means when I go to get my next round of tests, I know my symptoms will be present and that means the tests won't be in vain.
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| Nature, I missed you! |
4. Con: I forgot that timing kind of sucks for running at the end of the school year. It's often too hot and sunny to run right after work, and by the time it's nice out - usually about 30 minutes before sunset, around 7:30pm - I've spent a couple hours lounging around and it's kind of hard to peel myself up off the couch.
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| I knew the hardest part of starting up again would be the summer temperatures... |
A friend in one of my running groups posed a question about body image, and the conversation that got going led me to this realization: because running changed how I feel about my body, it also helped change how I literally see it. Running was a major tool in overcoming a variety of unhealthy habits, and I hadn't noticed how generally down I was feeling while I took time off.
So, the good news to end this post! I called my insurance company to check on whether a real pressure test for CECS would be covered (it will be, but it'll go toward my deductible) and I set up an appointment for May 22nd with a doctor who does the full test and whose website literally says:
What are your pros and cons of running?
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This is really great news! May 22nd. Only 10 days away and you have your next step to find out answers and come up with your plan. Pros of running for me are: it's easy, I don't have to wait for a certain time (when I swim the rec center doesn't open until 5:30 am which is still early but I am ready to go by 4:30 am), it requires no equipment and it's FUN. Cons: I get bored doing it every day, I can't do it in the snow or when it's icy, it's my one sport that I feel the most ... as in soreness (I don't get sore from cycling and swimming leaves me feeling a "good" sore in my upper body). Keep up the great work and I will be counting the days with you! As you know, I am on my own countdown but my target date is June 1st!
ReplyDeleteWell since I am not injury proned(luckily) I do not have any cons in running. However, I have been doing a lot more laundry these days now that it has been warm out!Hope you are able to continue to run.
ReplyDeleteMy cons of running would be I want to run far more miles and far more often than my body would like so I know I have to cut back sometimes. I am also prone to over use injuries. I hope your test gives you the answers you are looking for
ReplyDeleteI think my biggest con for running always happens in the summer. I am NOT a hot weather running, so braving the heat and humidity in the summer always takes a lot out of me!
ReplyDeletePros of running are that it makes you feel like you got a good workout, it can be done anywhere, and you get to enjoy the outdoors. Cons are that it's easy to get out of running shape and then want to ramp up quicker than your body wants you to, and dealing with weather (rain/ice/extreme cold/extreme heat). Overall though, I think running is the best! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you're making progress and have that doctor's appointment scheduled! Running has SO many pros AND cons haha! I'm not a fan of running in the summer heat and humidity but I'm trying to learn to adapt to it sooner rather than later! And I find that if I want to run after work, I need to go out immediately or I'll be to tempted to skip it!
ReplyDeleteYay for good news! So happy you are finally getting the tests done and have found a doctor that understands the role running plays in your life!
ReplyDeleteRunning pros: so many! But I think the biggest one for me is how in shape and strong it makes me feel. There is nothing like that post-run feeling!
Cons: it's time consuming, and it's hard for me to stay motivated to keep up with running when I'm not working toward a goal.
The weather is definitely a con! I totally feel you- getting up off the couch to do an evening run is hard. I'd much rather run in the morning, but sometimes getting out of bed is hard too! Lol it's a no win situation.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found another doctor and hopefully this one will have better news for you!
I hope you get answers soon. Good luck with your upcoming tests!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found a doctor who seems like his philosophy more aligns with your desires!!! Whenever I have to take time off running, I truly miss being outside.
ReplyDeleteI hope this doctor helps you find better answers for your pains! It is what the first one should have done.
ReplyDeleteMy con for running is that, like any activity, it takes time. Somedays, between work, my son and his activities, there is barely time to make dinner, let alone go and run 5 miles.
YES. So glad you found a doctor that will be on the same page as you. May 22nd isn't that long away so you'll have answers soon which will definitely provide relief no matter what the test results are I think.
ReplyDeleteRunning before 7 is such a killer now that it's hot. I never knew it before because I always had to run after 7 due to my work schedule, but now all my runs are between 5 and 6pm and I'm like WTF is this?! I thought it was bad before but I had no idea!