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10 weeks out and running

newfymom
newfymom CSN Member Posts: 2
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My husband is 10 weeks since his last treatment and he just ran his 22 (in a row) marine corps marathon in DC last Sunday!!! His time was better than last year. (he is not a very fast runner) I think it is because he lost 50 pounds. We got out of there before Sandy stranded us!! Those of you wondering about exercising afterwards, you can do it!
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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor CSN Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    that
    is quite an accomplishment. The rest of us mere mortals cant run marathons on our best days, lol. But you are right, recovery proceeds at a certain pace, but resuming ( or starting) an exercise program sure helps. Tell him we r proud of him.

    Pat
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  • luvofmylif
    luvofmylif CSN Member Posts: 344
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    longtermsurvivor said:

    that
    is quite an accomplishment. The rest of us mere mortals cant run marathons on our best days, lol. But you are right, recovery proceeds at a certain pace, but resuming ( or starting) an exercise program sure helps. Tell him we r proud of him.

    Pat

    I will tell my husband
    I will tell my husband because he belonged to a gym his entire adult life but now this has taken that away. I will tell him it is only temporary ...he will work out again. Good luck to you and your husband.

    Joan
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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt CSN Member Posts: 4,727 Member
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    Hi newfymom,

    Wow, I am impressed at 10 weeks out I still felt breakable. I think I’ll skip over marathons, but take a page from his book on exercise.

    Great job, keep moving forward!

    Best,

    Matt
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