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New reader here... I can't say I feel your pa...

2011-05-03T17:55:30.697-04:00

New reader here...

I can't say I feel your pain, but I know what some of it is like. I've never had brain surgery, but less than a year ago I suffered from stress fractures in both legs. I had to wear a walking boot for 2 months, and it took me out of pretty much all physical activity other than swimming. I wasn't allowed to run for another 6 months after that. Now when I feel even the slightest bit of pain I am horrified that its happening all over again. I've never run more than 3.1 miles, so to read your story of running half marathons, and marathons, after all that you've overcome is greatly inspiring. I hope that some day I can add a half marathon to my list of accomplishments!

In the meantime, keep your head up, and be satisfied in the fact that you are doing things that the average person can't do!

Good luck!

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Hope your legs are healing quickly! You'll pr...

2011-04-22T14:59:01.880-04:00

Hope your legs are healing quickly!

You'll probably see less white stuff in Atlanta =). Lots of big changes =).

Hi Mel! So glad to see your post here---not glad t...

2011-04-19T09:08:33.623-04:00

Hi Mel!
So glad to see your post here---not glad to see that you are having this setback. I do hope that your journey can continue to include the marathon someday, but, for now, my thoughts and prayers are for you to heal and not have to deal with pain. You are one of my inspirational angels who help me when things get tough. Keep the spirit! Ann
PS--good luck with the move & hope to see more of you in blogger land--miss ya!

I can appreciate the disappointment of not being a...

2011-04-17T21:51:55.447-04:00

I can appreciate the disappointment of not being able to do the marathon. I had a similar injury spring up the week before my marathon attempt and I wasn't able to do it. It was disappointing, but it's not the end of the world, right?

Good luck on your happily ever after in Atlanta! That's awesome news! Congrats!!

I'm sorry you are injured and that it is forci...

2011-04-17T21:36:33.527-04:00

I'm sorry you are injured and that it is forcing a change in your plans. Hope you are back at it soon and that you can pursue your 70.3 training. Take care!

I am glad you back, I have missed reading your blo...

2011-04-15T14:40:47.785-04:00

I am glad you back, I have missed reading your blog. So sorry about your pain, I hope you feel better soon.

You are doing fine Mel... you really are! Take wh...

2011-04-14T13:20:14.295-04:00

You are doing fine Mel... you really are! Take whatever life throws at you! Thinking about you gal!

i was cleaning up my blog roll the other day and w...

2011-04-14T08:16:52.166-04:00

i was cleaning up my blog roll the other day and when i saw you name i wondered how you were doing. sorry to hear about this, mel. it really makes me so sad. i hope the move brings all positives and a fresh new start, pain free!! smart decision doing the half and i hope the half IM goes well. keep us posted on facebook!

Oh no, I am so sorry Mel...you do have a great att...

2011-04-14T08:06:20.694-04:00

Oh no, I am so sorry Mel...you do have a great attitude and that's the best way to move forward. You've overcome so much more...you'll get through this too. I guess I missed this, but you are moving to a place where winter training is bearable :) wow!

Sigh...seems like marathon may win over me too...I'm going from one injury to the next! We'll see, I still hope to make it to the start line.

Hope you feel better soon!

All the best Mel, gonna miss all your day to day t...

2011-04-13T17:31:43.578-04:00

All the best Mel, gonna miss all your day to day training. U'll always be an inspiration for my training!
Take care
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Yes I miss you!! I know I still "see" yo...

2011-04-13T16:19:17.824-04:00

Yes I miss you!! I know I still "see" you sometimes on FB but it's not the same... lol.

I am so sorry Mel! :-/ stupid sfx's.

Atlanta? One-way tickets? Did I miss something? Are you moving?!?! You just made my day if so bc I can sooo come drive down and hang out in ATL!!!!

The best of luck for your upcoming races..... -Tr...

2011-04-13T15:18:23.369-04:00

The best of luck for your upcoming races.....

-Trevor

Oh nooo Mel!!! I'm so sorry! :( I think about ...

2011-04-13T15:04:25.375-04:00

Oh nooo Mel!!! I'm so sorry! :( I think about you often and was hopig your training was coming along just as well as it was through the winter. CRUEL AND UNFAIR! Keep your chin up, hang in there and all that!!!

And YOU'RE MOVING TO ATLANTA? Oh wow! I am so happy for you. We need to catch up over lunch some time soon... {hugs}

Yes, you have a wonderful attitude! So, if the pai...

2011-04-13T14:28:58.572-04:00

Yes, you have a wonderful attitude! So, if the pain doesn't hurt when you walk, than it's probably not a stress fracture? I have been dealing with some pain when I run in my ankle/top of foot, but it doesn't bother me when I walk.

I have been away from blogland a bit myself. Just so much going on!

You're attitude and outlook on life has inspired me, fo sho!

Best part of your blog... (FOR ME)... is that you ...

2011-04-13T14:14:46.578-04:00

Best part of your blog... (FOR ME)... is that you are coming to Atlanta! That is only about 2 hrs from where I live. :)))))))))

Great attitude!

2011-04-13T14:06:42.468-04:00

Great attitude!

Mel, you are a true inspiration to me, you really ...

2011-04-13T09:20:06.284-04:00

Mel, you are a true inspiration to me, you really helped me become the athelte I am today, I am glad to get to know you from the blogging world. The good thing is that this is a lifestlye, ok, you wont be doing a mary this year, you be doing this for years and decades to come, you will do a mary, I 100% believe in you. When is your half? I am doing my very first ever half this weekend. I am nervous, unchanted territory for me. Keep doing what your doing, you are 100% a rockstar

That came out completely wrong now that I read it ...

2011-04-13T09:11:40.348-04:00

That came out completely wrong now that I read it over-I guess I should "use" the preview button....
I meant that I am now asking myself "what" I can do instead of "why" does this crap keep me from doing what I think I want to....

Same thing here to Mel....got no clue why. But to...

2011-04-13T09:09:51.914-04:00

Same thing here to Mel....got no clue why. But to keep asking "why" instead of "what" can I do now to better myself is keeping me going! I too, after a getting up to 17 miles started to feel "that" pain in my foot....I, too, have dropped out of my first marathon and have signed up for the 1/2 instead. Ugh! But, yeah, it's okay-my day will come or maybe not-not frets, no regrets!
Keep the positive attitude going-it's less work than dealing with the negatives!

I hope you heal quickly!

2011-04-13T09:00:56.168-04:00

I hope you heal quickly!

Mel, again, I'm so sorry about this setback. B...

2011-04-13T08:51:23.874-04:00

Mel, again, I'm so sorry about this setback. But as you said so well, it's better to be setting yourself for disappointment. I call it being realistic and if it's a crappy way to live, then so be it :) we know it works...

I don't know you and have never met you but I learned a lot from your journey and our exchanges. And based on this, I know that you'll be back stronger than ever.

I wish you all the best in your new chapter in life. So exciting!

I agree with KC, you have a great Attitude!!! Keep...

2011-04-13T08:47:44.469-04:00

I agree with KC, you have a great Attitude!!! Keep your head up and I wish you the best of luck in your races.