Question:
Marathon or Half Marathon Anyone?
I am a post-op who is doing great, and has always been interested in running. My goal is to do a marathon next year. I am interested in Disney and Marine Corps in particularl. With some other races sprinkled in between. Anyone else done a marathon post-op, or interested in doing so? Or any other races for that matter (5k, 10k, etc) I am looking to do something with Team in Training possibly. Although I will be significantly smaller in weight and inches, and farther out, I am concerned about staying hydrated and getting in enough nutrition during such a long trek. I am looking to walk a marathon or do a walk/run combo. — Caprina P. (posted on May 14, 2003)
May 14, 2003
Wow, you guys are studly!! Marathons!! I am just looking to run a 10K
someday, and then **maybe**, the Army 10-miler race here in D.C. in the
Fall. (This is shameful -- as the daughter of a former Marine, I should be
doing the Marathon, not the 10-miler, but 26 miles is wayyyy beyond me!).
You GO, and good luck! If you guys come to D.C. for the Marine Corps
Marathon, part of which usually winds through my neighborhood, I'll be
happy to cheer you on. :~D
— Suzy C.
May 14, 2003
While considering WLS, I wanted to know what the limits were for post ops,
so I actually researched this. I found and talked to about 4 people that
have actually run marathons post-op. In my Docs support group, we actually
have a person in training for a Triathalon (WOW!). I have not heard of a
post-op in the Eco-Challenge... yet :).
— [Deactivated Member]
May 14, 2003
I will probably try to do a breast cancer 5k this year, along with just
training and getting in better shape, but doing a Marathon will be my
WLS/lifestyle change present to myself. I am glad to hear of others who
have completed the challenge!
— Caprina P.
May 14, 2003
Hi! Well, I am currently in training for the Chicago Marathon which takes
place on October 12 of this year. I'm currently 8 months post op and down
140 pounds. I've never felt better in my life! This marathon training has
really helped me to re-evaluate how I'm using my workout time as well. So
far, I'm up to 6 miles and have been able run/walk them quite comfortably.
I do each mile in approx. 12 mins. And I never thought that would be
possible!! I'm also planning on doing a half-marathon later in the summer
and a couple 5 and 10K's passed around for the racing expirence. I say
good for you!!! As far as staying hydrated...don't worry! I drink as
normally as any of the other runners out there. And for nutrition...what
you mainly need to be concerned about in a marathon is replacing the salt
that your sweating out and replacing carbs for some energy. My
nutritionist recommended bringing simply crackers with me as I go on my
long runs and snack on them. So far they are working great!!! Good luck
to you and please feel free to email me to keep me posted on your progress.
Congratulations again!!! HUGS (email: [email protected])
— Christie N.
May 15, 2003
Hi. I am currently running 5-7 miles a day 4x a week. I compete in 5 mile
and 5k (3.2 miles) races 2-3 times a month. I would love to do a half
marathon in the summer and I think I am going to try it. Then wayyyy down
the road maybe a full marathon. I just had a (non-WLS) friend do a marathon
and she was so proud of herself, as was I. It really gave me a lot of
motivation. I say go for it!!!!
— M P.
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