9 Months Later...

at 05/01/13 11:12PM

2 years ago, I started running. 3 miles once a week was a stretch at the time, with a single run of 6 miles on a perfect day. After that, my knees began to ache. No running for me!!! And the thought never crossed my mind that I could do it... ever.

1 year ago, I started running. 1 mile several times a week was the way to go to start gently and hope to work the pain out of the knees with gentle strengthening and practice. After a month, I tore my ACL, MCL, and LCL. No running for me!!! And the thought never crossed my mind that I could do it... ever.

9 months ago, I started walking. 1 lap around a cul-de-sac was a trial after surgery. After a week, I set aside the crutches and began to take baby steps (literally) to recovery. I was banned from any faster pace for 6 months. No running for me!!! And the thought never crossed my mind that I could do it... ever.

8 months ago, I started biking. 6 miles a day certainly helped alleviate the urge to be activate and yet not mess up my healing knee. After 4 months of hard pedaling, my lung capacity had improved. No running for me!!! And the thought never crossed my mind that I could do it... ever.

4 months ago, I started running. 1 mile and then 2 miles put me out of commission for about 5 days as my calves punished me for my eagerness. After a week of short 2 mile runs, I began to see how much I LOVED to run. Running is for me!!! And the thought crossed my mind that I could do it... in October.

3 months ago, I started Running. 3 miles was accomplished slowly and with very little pain in the aftermath. After a time or two of peer pressure, my competitive side gave in. Running is for me!!! And the thought crossed my mind that I could do it... in April.

12 weeks ago, I started RUNing. 3 miles soon stretched into 5 and 7 miles with a perfect running buddy at my side. After several 7 mile runs, I was on my own. Running is for me!!! And the thought crossed my mind that I would do it... in April.

2 weeks ago, I started RUNNING. 10 miles under my belt was an achievement that never passed thru' my wildest dreams in all my entire life. After this particular run, I knew that it was attainable or so they said. Running is for me!!! And the thought crossed my mind that I would do it... on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

3 days ago, I did it.

13.1 miles, 2 hr: 3 min: 19 sec later...

It's still sinking in. I felt better Sunday and Monday (feel completely together today!) after running 13.1 than I felt for 3 days after running 10 miles (longest run) in training. I really truly ran 13.1 miles....

To God be the glory for the health and healing that He granted my body this spring!

(Check back soon for an account of what the run was like!)

There are so many things I admire you for...

by grandmadiane at 05/01/13 11:53PM
Good for you and a great testimony to God. How wonderfully He has made our bodies. I have been trying to change my "I can't do it" to " I will one day do it". It is hard but determination is the key. You have that! May God continue to bless you with good health and good healing.

by beulah at 05/02/13 5:40AM
I am sooooo happy for you!

by lovescats at 05/03/13 10:12PM
:-)

by shaneg at 05/14/13 5:44AM

"unfortunately, that looked like spam and was not posted. :-("

at 04/30/13 6:16PM

uhhhh, what?! That is not the happiest read after typing a long update! =D

been there, done that, got a headache

someone suggest I write future posts out of pleo then copy and paste only erasing the off-pleo post after I knew it posted to pleo...sorry

by grandmadiane at 05/01/13 1:56AM
Sorry...

by lovescats at 05/01/13 6:31AM
I did save it... but Kennon came to my rescue anyway so we are going to post it now! =D

by tweedledee at 05/01/13 11:12PM

5 Months Later...

at 12/21/12 6:15PM

I suddenly realized that the last time I updated anything about anything was... 3 months ago. Wow. A lot has happened during that time. Thought y'all deserved an update after leaving you hanging in suspense as I began the first painful strides toward increased activity by biking. ;)

In the past 3 months, I have slowly gained strength, pain-free mobility, and now momentum. I was released from physical therapy 6 weeks ago. I have to admit that I miss seeing my therapists. After 4 months, 33 visits, we were like family. On Wednesday, December 19th, after 6 months of seeing doctors, I was released. I can run! I only have to wear my brace for sports! It is a wonderful feeling!

My knee still gets stiff easily and at times will be sore (can feel the slightly more stressed impact while running), but it is much better. It's really funny to run now after telling myself no for 6 months. I have almost forgotten how to run! I have to literally think to make my legs move faster. My first few running steps are always uncertain as I am waiting for the knee to collapse in pain or something. The confidence returns after several mores strides. I still prefer to wear my brace for running, especially since I will have to keep it on for sport anyway. Might as well get used to it. Otherwise, I spend the rest of the day brace-free. It still seems weird. My leg feels as light as a feather. I'm still getting used to the idea... 6 weeks ago, my doctor sternly warned me to keep wearing my brace and no running. Then at my appt., he releases me forever (hopefully =D ) and allows me to run with no "take-it-easy" speech or anything except to mention wearing the brace for sports.

I am so thankful that it seemed to heal so rapidly. God has made the body to do marvelous things. I have had a lot of patience and support and kindness from all of you friends. I really can't say it enough... THANK YOU!!!

Day 1 - Week 5 - Week 7 - Week 12

Week 23 (5 months)

I love this "running" picture of you, and I am so excited and happy for you!

by lovescats at 12/21/12 6:22PM
You may not have been running in the marathon sense of the word but with all you do and those you care for I can't imagine you''ve done anything but run!

by grandmadiane at 12/21/12 11:57PM
whew!! so glad this unexpected and inconvenient adventure has had its share of blessings and happy memories... and even gladder that it's about over!

by raifhaus at 12/22/12 8:27AM
Yay! So this means that you can come to visit, right? *wink*

Seriously! I miss you and Daniel! You both are way overdue for a visit! :)

by zsha_zsha at 12/22/12 10:40AM

Gospel Meeting!!!

at 10/29/12 6:15PM

Please join us for some great studies lead by brother Bill Hall!

Guest preacher: Bill Hall

Monday - Friday -
10:30am - apostles' role in man's salvation

7 pm -
Monday: overcoming subjective thinking
Tuesday: go forth to Him outside the camp
Wednesday: God is calling you
Thursday: stepping up in time of crisis
Friday: Paul: a life of obedience to the faith

westvuechurch.com

Excited to see you all! Let me know if you need a ride!

I need a ride!

by jaydon at 10/29/12 7:39PM
Wish I could make it! );

by zsha_zsha at 10/30/12 7:21AM
I will check and see if they get recorded and put on your website - sounds like a good series!! Enjoy!

by enyek at 10/31/12 8:40PM

Biking and Braces and such like...

at 09/04/12 6:08PM

Biking every day for the past 6 days did not mess me up for therapy!!! I thought I would be soooo sore trying to do the other exercises. Instead, I could feel that my leg muscles were much stronger! My bike is a life-saver - plenty of activity before I can even consider running!

My newer brace is better in many ways, but until today it could be a bother because it kept me from fully straightening my leg. Since I was used to being able to do so in the previous brace, it was actually making my leg pretty sore! My therapist fixed it for me today, and it already feels soooo much better!!! It's still more of a hassle to put on than the other, but other than that, it is officially a better brace! So happy!

I can take the stairs normally now going up. Today I began integrating going down the stairs properly. We have been doing exercises for this in therapy for awhile, but it is much different at home and in the brace. It will be nice to be back to normal... just NO RUNNING! =)

I am so glad your doctor was able to make your brace better.

When I first read the first word of your title, my eyes must have still been asleep. I read it as "bikini" and wondered what on earth you would be talking about!!!!! But then I looked again and saw it for what it is - :)

by lovescats at 09/06/12 9:01AM
Congrats AUNT Jennifer!

by grandmadiane at 09/12/12 9:24PM
YOU ARE COMING!!??

by zsha_zsha at 09/26/12 10:51AM
I so agree!!

by lovescats at 10/19/12 6:06PM

9 Months Later...

"unfortunately, that looked like spam and was not posted. :-("

5 Months Later...

Gospel Meeting!!!

Biking and Braces and such like...

tweedledee

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