tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post339670109817512832..comments2023-12-11T08:19:00.272-05:00Comments on DoctorMama: What Excuse Do You Think You Have, Maggot?DoctorMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05187502628715846144noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-60431678122096149912010-04-25T11:56:18.574-04:002010-04-25T11:56:18.574-04:00A friend and I ran the "walk" portion of...A friend and I ran the "walk" portion of the crazylegs because we're heavy and we thought "we can't" about the 8K run. Then I get up and read this this morning about a woman with Lupus who ran the run...: http://www.channel3000.com/news/23258048/detail.htmlUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923462663712865251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-60309178462056329072010-04-24T10:43:29.910-04:002010-04-24T10:43:29.910-04:00I don't mean to be anon, just can't figure...I don't mean to be anon, just can't figure out what else to put in.<br /><br />My husband has MS and was diagnosed about 10 years ago. He has a muscle in one leg that seems to have atrophied, but his other muscles have compensated. He is really lucky. He has no lasting symptoms other than things like occasional dizziness. He rides his bike a TON...his neurologist is convinced that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-90825321278449600722010-04-16T15:22:27.389-04:002010-04-16T15:22:27.389-04:00I'm sorry to have pressured you, Dr. Mama. I ...I'm sorry to have pressured you, Dr. Mama. I know you don't have all the answers and you might not be able to help me. Don't write about your epiphany if it's not comfortable. I hope your life is going well. -victoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-68153895431936063992010-04-16T10:55:08.784-04:002010-04-16T10:55:08.784-04:00Sometimes running is running from.
Sometimes runni...Sometimes running is running from.<br />Sometimes running is running to.<br />Sometimes running is the answer.<br />Sometimes running is not the answer.<br />Sometimes running is a way to detach from the body.<br />Sometimes running is a way to attach to the body.<br />Sometimes it hurts.<br />Sometimes it feels wonderful.<br />Sometimes I can do it.<br />Sometimes I can't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-54683343847663731112010-04-15T22:19:29.226-04:002010-04-15T22:19:29.226-04:00Oh, and I forgot to mention... First marathon in ...Oh, and I forgot to mention... First marathon in 5 weeks (the 20 miler went great!) and heart surgery 6 months ago. I understand why she runs. When my heart saga started in April 09, all I wanted to do was run. Actually put off the surgery to run in a half marathon 2 days before surgery. Ran another 2 months after. Running is what keeps me sane and makes it all manageable. Go Dr Mama!! Rosannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-28482809999435410162010-04-15T22:18:03.804-04:002010-04-15T22:18:03.804-04:00I'm working on it, I swear, victoria ... it...I'm working on it, I swear, victoria ... it's the helping part I'm not so sure about, unfortunately.DoctorMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187502628715846144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-91309968099063985972010-04-15T18:57:36.057-04:002010-04-15T18:57:36.057-04:00Yeah, well, I update my blog on pain-negating medi...Yeah, well, I update my blog on pain-negating meditation techniques while I'm undergoing a root canal. I Tweet on updated CPR techniques to kill time during chemo. I write white papers that inspire industrial polluters to wake up to global warming while I'm in labor, using only my meditation techniques to control the pain. <br /><br />So what excuse do you have for not writing about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-45311108272278880782010-04-14T23:47:14.104-04:002010-04-14T23:47:14.104-04:00Since I'm not a maggot, I'll point out tha...Since I'm not a maggot, I'll point out that this just confirms my belief that runners are very strange people. I wish your friend any means she has for coping, though, even running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-13956188448819860992010-04-14T19:03:57.539-04:002010-04-14T19:03:57.539-04:00I guess I don't have an excuse not to start. ...I guess I don't have an excuse not to start. I lost 65lbs, am in normal BMI range and can certainly handle it now. LouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-69003985419558451042010-04-14T17:24:35.455-04:002010-04-14T17:24:35.455-04:00Wow---good story. That is inspirational. I'l...Wow---good story. That is inspirational. I'll finish my cheetoes and then go for a walk. :PJerichohttp://www.sellpropertyquickly.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-85836107937046023942010-04-14T17:23:51.082-04:002010-04-14T17:23:51.082-04:00You're too funny!!! I'm up! I'm up! ...You're too funny!!! I'm up! I'm up! Thanks for the inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-64843654122359021882010-04-13T14:16:20.794-04:002010-04-13T14:16:20.794-04:00I used to run on a pretty regular basis and then I...I used to run on a pretty regular basis and then I just kind of...stopped. <br /><br />The hardest part about starting again is explaining to people that no, I'm not trying to lose weight, I run every other day so that I won't kill anybody. I've found coupling this explanation with a heavy dose of crazy eye is pretty effective.laura512https://www.blogger.com/profile/03017053113977776919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-51370554208820252042010-04-13T00:43:31.199-04:002010-04-13T00:43:31.199-04:00In regard to shin spints. there are some new thou...In regard to shin spints. there are some new thoughts and theories on why some people are more susceptible. The theory is based on forefoot strikers verse heel first strikers.<br /><br />Heel strikers are the majority of us who wear running shoes. we depend on the large padding in the heel to cushion each stride. <br /><br />Forefoot or midfoot first strikers depend on the foot natural arch Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-46009387035420738912010-04-12T18:03:59.191-04:002010-04-12T18:03:59.191-04:00Welcome laura512! Yes, remember the pants. And yay...Welcome laura512! Yes, remember the pants. And yay Allie, Rosanne, & junebugs.<br /><br />Of COURSE you go for a run on your wedding day! I only did five miles, though, I think.<br /><br />And my friend said she had to run 1) for mental health and 2) because she's so grateful she still can. But she is in fact a pretty tough mofo. She'd probably miss some work for chemo, though, DoctorMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187502628715846144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-9013569244260436262010-04-12T17:45:24.426-04:002010-04-12T17:45:24.426-04:00I joined the Maggot Brigade about a month ago. Ev...I joined the Maggot Brigade about a month ago. Every other day after work, I strap on the bra and the shoes (and..uh..pants) and hit the hike and bike trail for 30 minutes. And I am SLOW. And it's already getting easier.laura512https://www.blogger.com/profile/03017053113977776919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-10377286448071228232010-04-12T14:17:50.087-04:002010-04-12T14:17:50.087-04:00Her story sounds more like "someone who's...Her story sounds more like "someone who's gotten in the habit of running to cope with stress" than like "someone who'll run through lightningt, tornadoes and hail."<br /><br />Which, if it's true -- hey, good on her! Running has to be one of the healthiest ways there is to cope with stress. It's much better to train yourself to be a person who goes for a run,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-77384197656722029392010-04-12T14:06:05.292-04:002010-04-12T14:06:05.292-04:00I'm working on it. :)
http://8junebugs.com/20...I'm working on it. :)<br /><br />http://8junebugs.com/2010/04/09/calling-all-runners/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-66861035277986106672010-04-11T13:51:30.614-04:002010-04-11T13:51:30.614-04:00Your friend is probably the woman I kept hearing a...Your friend is probably the woman I kept hearing about while having chemo who didn't miss a single day of work while having hers....<br /><br />Some people!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-73223164070921408862010-04-10T21:37:04.198-04:002010-04-10T21:37:04.198-04:00I'm trying, but I keep getting shin splints.I'm trying, but I keep getting shin splints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-66660641669050327942010-04-10T19:45:45.459-04:002010-04-10T19:45:45.459-04:00I'm scheduled for 20 tomorrow. 5 weeks until ...I'm scheduled for 20 tomorrow. 5 weeks until my first marathon. Eeeekkk!!Rosannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15583952.post-3936952822045816672010-04-10T17:11:58.907-04:002010-04-10T17:11:58.907-04:00I ran a 5K today... personal best!
(40 mins, but s...I ran a 5K today... personal best!<br />(40 mins, but still a personal best!)Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04521532653422516114noreply@blogger.com