Back and Bad (Really Bad!!!)

Runonewon

On the 27th of January last i suffered a brain injury which nearly took my life.Now with perspective firmly in view i have been handed a great gift.Eight months on from the brain heammorraghe i have been given the green light by my neurosurgeon to return to running.I can run 3 times a week for the next 6 weeks and then reassess where i'm at.So today Monday the 26 of September i am starting an unlikely training log.

1 Mile @ 11:40 pace.

Life is good

kit3

best of luck - hope you enjoy every minute of your running - you'll certainly appreciate more than most of us the ability to just be able to get out and do it. Good luck

RubyK

Can't imagine how tough 2011 has been for you. The very best of luck with your return to training

backspacer

Fair play man, good luck with this..we all take it for granted as a privilege, so when we see it from the other side you can appreciate it more. Anyways, good luck with this and many happy miles for you.

Nules10

the very best of luck with the log will be reading it with interest. Enjoy running again must be a great feeling

pgmcpq

That does put things in perspective. Best of luck with the recovery.

Runonewon

No run today as i have to do what i'm told at least for the next 6 weeks.i did my light exercises for core and leg strength,muscle atrophy has taken its toll on my body.
I walked for 2 miles at a relitively brisk pace wanted to do more as it was a glorious day but stuck to my plan.

ecoli

Best of luck on the road back. It takes alot of courage to start back from scratch after such an year so this log truly an inspiration. I will be following with great interest as it is rare you get to see someone truly appreciate running regardless of times and competitions and to see the joy in every mile

W.B. Yeats

Will keep an eye out on this, best of luck

Runonewon

Thanks everybody for all your kind words of support,it's a great source of motivation.I most likely will never run too fast again but i will enjoy every step.I also get great support from my friends when walking and running,my balance/co-ordination and hearing has been damaged by the bleed so i can not run unaccompanied just yet.Fatigue is also debilitating sometimes, so today i only walked a mile and a half , i'm having a bad day today.Going to try and run a mile or so tomorrow after a good nights sleep!

Runonewon

Ran 1 mile yesterday with my buddy,was not feeling very energised but was glad to get out in the glorious weather.Patience is going to be critical in the next few weeks.hope i can persevere.hope to build up to 1.5 miles by the end of next week.

1 mile @ 11;50

Runonewon

Did my long run(relitively speaking) today,i ran the massive total of 2.14 miles in 20mins 46secs.
Very happy with workout,it actually felt like a proper run.

Runonewon

Tough run today had to quit after 1k,Felt weak and tired.It's going to be a long slog back to any level of fitness.

ecoli

Runonewon wrote: »

Tough run today had to quit after 1k,Felt weak and tired.It's going to be a long slog back to any level of fitness.

After your longest run to date since you got back the other day that probably took its toll not to mention the weather. Keep it up consistency is the key, enjoy it and you will suprise yourself with the improvements you will make over coming weeks/months

Runonewon

Back on track today.I ran 1.54 miles this morning,felt pretty good and got my last run out of my system.did a light core workout then had to sit down for a while!!!

1.54 miles @ 10:54 pace

Runonewon

Had a good run today,ran 2.3 miles in the wind and rain.I felt stronger than usual today and i feel more confident in myself.I will continue my 1.5 mile runs for the rest of this week.I hope to increase pace before doing more milage.

2.3 miles at 10:45 pace

Runonewon

BACK DRIVING TODAY - Waay-haay.I'd go for a celibratory pint if i was allowed drink!!!!!!!!!
Ran 1.62 miles at 10:45 pace yesterday.not a bad run in the mild october sun.Loads of people out running at the moment,its a real recession sport,its great to see.

Runonewon

Ran 2 miles in the wind and rain on Sunday felt great even got some pace into my run with 10:05 pace per mile.

Ran 1.55 miles today finally breaking the 10 min barrier;).average pace of 9:52.The tempreture has tumbled in the last few days,freezing today.

ecoli

Great running. You making great gains at the moment and I am loving the joy of running I can see in each one of your posts

A True inspiration to us all

Runonewon

Had a few bad days.My balance seemed to be little off when walking and running,and suffered bouts of tieredness as a result of a bad cold.This crazy weather is not helping,mild one minute cold the next.Still got for a run yesterday did 1.65 miles at 10:35 per mile pace.I'm not letting a cold get in the way so time to get going again

elPadrino

Fair play to ye. Best of luck with the running and congratulations on getting back behind the wheel.

BobMac104

Well done! Great determination.

Runonewon

My PC was on the blink ,on track again.
Had a few good days training of late.

27 Oct ran 2.23 miles at 10:25 pace in the wind and rain,tough going but still quite mild.

29 Oct Ran 1.45 miles as fast as i am currently able at 9:40 pace,hope to improve on this over the next few weeks

I hope to get out every second day as soon as possible i feel a can cope with an upping of my present schedule.

Best of luck to all running the marathon tomorrow,i wish i was there with you,next year maybe.

Runonewon

After watching the RTE coverage i was motivated by all runners doing the Marathon yesterday so i decided to do my equivilant this morning i ran 4.14 miles with a taecher friend who is off this week .It was fairly tough i was feeling the pain with a mile to go.I'm over the moon,i'll have to take it easy for the next few runs.

4.14 miles @ 10:10 pace:D

Runonewon

Returned to work after 9 months yesterday,i'll be doing reduced hours for a while to get back into the swing of things its like returning to school after summer holidays,a major milestone.
Got out for 2,5 miles today at a respectable 9.10 pace.I really enjoyed run and even felt i had a little in reserve.

BobMac104

Fair play on the back to work and you long run.!!

Nules10

Runonewon wrote: »

Returned to work after 9 months yesterday,i'll be doing reduced hours for a while to get back into the swing of things its like returning to school after summer holidays,a major milestone.
Got out for 2,5 miles today at a respectable 9.10 pace.I really enjoyed run and even felt i had a little in reserve.

Congrats on getting back to work i am sure it was difficult to get back to it but also exciting aswell, a hard thing to do coming back from a serious illness. And excellent pace of 9:10 for 2.5 miles. You are doing great.

Runonewon

Thanks Nules,its great to be on this side of my recovery,still wrecked after my last run,i won't be pushing 9;10s for a while.

Runonewon

Ran 2 miles early this morning with a friend before work,it was a crisp bright morning really sets you up for the day.I'm still recovering after pushing it too much last week...lesson learned the pace this morning was 10:15 per mile. much more manageable and enjoyable.

Runonewon

For the first time in 9 and a half months i ran by myself this morning,it was strange to be out there without someone to talk to.I told my wife exactly what route i was taking and gave her an idea how long i would be.I did a 2.5 mile trail near my house.I felt a little nervous for some reason,as i've done this a thousand times before.Everything went smoothly.ran at just under 10 min pace.this was the last obstacle to overcome,so its onwards and upwards.:D

Nules10

well done runonewon, that's fantastic. You can always start chatting to yourself if you get lonely

shazkea

That's brilliant progress, congrats. A huge milestone so as you say onwards and upwards from here.

Runonewon

Tuesday 14th November.

Ran 2 miles at 9:45 on trails,it was unseasonably mild while running.This time last year we were tiptoeing thru the ice.

ecoli

Runonewon wrote: »

Tuesday 14th November.

Ran 2 miles at 9:45 on trails,it was unseasonably mild while running.This time last year we were tiptoeing thru the ice.

Don't say that too loud:D. Just praying it stays away this year

Younganne

Congratulations on your return to running, driving and to work...you are an inspiration...keep up the good work...makes us all appreciate what we have and are able to do!

Dory Dory

You are definitely an inspiration and a reminder of what real achievements look like. I'll be following your thread and cheering you on from across the pond.

Runonewon

ecoli wrote: »

Don't say that too loud:D. Just praying it stays away this year

Oooooops Sorry,did i say that out loud!!!!!!;)

Runonewon

Thursday Nov 16th
I did all the prep work for my run,gear ready,garmin on the wall,light lunch,draged myself out into the wind.When i got out i was done after 800m.Thats all i had to give today.My legs were tired and i generally felt s**te,so i called a halt to my run and stayed out for a walk for aroud 45 mins.It was extreamely stormy and wild out but enjoyable.These days happen,luckily there is a new one tommorrow!!

Nules10

Runonewon wrote: »

Thursday Nov 16th
I did all the prep work for my run,gear ready,garmin on the wall,light lunch,draged myself out into the wind.When i got out i was done after 800m.Thats all i had to give today.My legs were tired and i generally felt s**te,so i called a halt to my run and stayed out for a walk for aroud 45 mins.It was extreamely stormy and wild out but enjoyable.These days happen,luckily there is a new one tommorrow!!

Aye we all have those kinda days... no point on dwelling on them either. Fair play for staying out and walking. i would have stomped off home in a sulk

Runonewon

Nules10 wrote: »

Aye we all have those kinda days... no point on dwelling on them either. Fair play for staying out and walking. i would have stomped off home in a sulk

I'm prone to the occassional strop myself Nules!:)

Runonewon

Saturday 19 November.
2.5 miles in the rain,the first mile 10:11 second mile 9:32,last half mile no idea!!felt great after run did some core exercises...not cool.

jcsmum

Just reading your log now. Well done on your recovery!
As somebody that has had life saving surgery too in the past, I can relate to the joy that each run can bring. Your log is really inspirational. Will be watching your progress with interest!!

Runonewon

jcsmum wrote: »

Just reading your log now. Well done on your recovery!
As somebody that has had life saving surgery too in the past, I can relate to the joy that each run can bring. Your log is really inspirational. Will be watching your progress with interest!!

Thanks jcsmum.
Hope all is well with you now,I'm just grateful to slogging around my local trails,running has become a critical part of my recovery,it's the best therapy

Runonewon

Tuesday 22 November.
Ran 3.02 miles today at 9:53 pace.I had to run late with a few friends we were lit up like a moving christmas tree.I'm starting to feel more comfortable when running now,i even looked at the runireland event calender today.......oooooh

Runonewon

Thursday 24 November
Woke early this morning so decided to get my gear together a head out for a few miles.I ran 3.2 miles at 9:55 pace.It was so mild and quiet at that time of the day.

Nules10

Mileage creeping up nicely there and pace comin down nicely too

Runonewon

Monday 28th November
The wind and rain almost put me off training this evening,but after planning/resting for this run all weekend i had to go out.You see i planned to run over 5 miles today(DRUM ROLL!!).I sat in the car and the outside temp was 14*c nuts for this time of year.I got going with a slowish first mile,but felt really good,i upped the pace,maintaining it till 4,5miles and slogged thru the last half mile.So today i ran 5.04 miles at 9:49 pace waayhaaay.I'm still in shock i feel like i've ran a marathon.Time really is a great healer.

Younganne

Congratulations ,you are flying. keep up the good work!

Nules10

Well done on the 5 miles that's fantastic. Nice pace too well
Under 10 min mile. God I struggle to do that on some of my runs. Your
Progress has been fantastic since you started your log with 1mile runs. Brilliant

red face dave

Fair play to you, only reading your blog there. Keep it up.

hardCopy

That's absolutely brilliant, well done.