Friday, May 8, 2015

Running Again!

Well I finally got my CT scan results and they were not really what I expected.  My ab muscles are fine thankfully and I don't have a hemorrhoid!  I do have a uterine fibroid that they will be doing an ultrasound on this coming Monday.  Apparently based on the location and size it could be causing my abdominal pain, so strange to me.

I am ok to run as long as I can handle any pain that comes along with it.  So I am back to training and have just three weeks until my half marathon.  I am slightly concerned only because I have missed so much training.  At least I have ran this race before, I know it isn't super hilly and I'm not a fast distance runner anyway :)

I would like to beat my previous time but I will not be disappointed if that doesn't happen, as long as I run the entire race I will be happy with that.

This ongoing issue has caused me to push back my next competition.  I was going to compete in July at the NGA 4th Annual Mr and Ms Sioux Empire Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Championship.  I was disappointed to have to make that decision but when it comes to figure competing I always want to bring my best to the stage.  I would begin my cut now and I just don't have the size I want to start cutting.

Hopefully we get everything figured out, I get back into my regular lifting routine and I can look forward to competing this fall.

It is hard for me to push back events, it really is.  I've learned to look at it this way though, there is no time limit, I can compete for as long as I am physically able and want to.  There have been some bumps along the way this year and I am making the proper adjustments which in the end will make me a better competitor.

Last night I got out and ran just two miles, I took my new running buddy with me.  I will have to split up runs to get him in proper condition, he made it two miles and we went at a slower pace than normal for me.  He did awesome though for his first run and I look forward to many, many more runs with my sweet boy Hurley.


15 comments:

  1. That looks like the face of a happy and tired dog. :) Glad there are no tears or no hemorrhoids but the fibroid is a bit concerning, but you'll know more soon so you're doing what you can.

    Good luck with the running and training.

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  2. Thanks Lindsay! He was so happy and very tired when we got done, it was super humid when we ran so that didn't help. He is a great runner :)

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  3. OMG he is so cute. Atleast you have a partner to run with even though you may be in some pain. I hope you feel better soon.

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    1. Thanks Larisa, he is a cutie and such a sweetheart, I am lucky to have found him! :)

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  4. What a cutie your pup is! So sorry you are going through this--hopefully it will all get sorted out soon.

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  5. Good for you! I'm not a runner but I've been trying to get into swimming again

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  6. I hope all goes well on monday! I'm glad you can still get out there and run with such a great running buddy!

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  7. FYI, I had a uterine fibroid that eventually grew enough to cause all kinds of problems for me. Of course, I only agreed to have it removed when it affected my running. But it was the best decision I ever made. I'm running the best of my life right now.

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  8. Glad you were able to get running again. Hopefully they figure out what's up with your abs soon!

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  9. Don't you love it when you can say running again. Good luck with everything and keep us updated on your awesomeness!

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  10. I wish I could run with my dog but he's way too lazy!

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  11. You have the perfect partner! Feel better, but just remember to enjoy yourself no matter how slow you go. Running (and walking) is gift. Your race, your pace!

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  12. What an adorable running buddy! I'm sure with time and patience he'll be up to the running endurance that you're hoping for!

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  13. I hope that everything is ok! I have had the same kind of issues before, always good to get checked out but totally nerve wracking for sure!

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  14. OH that's so awesome that you have an answer on what has been so painful for you! I hope you get some relief soon. Your pup is adorable!!

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