Did you hear a chant today sounding like" CSN, BC BOARDS?" Are your feet tired? Do your legs ache?

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
If so, it's because I finished the half marathon in record time! For me, anyway, which ain't sayin' much! I have had to stop even thinking about running, and I walk the course at a really good steady clip~ no strolling! The is beautiful, along the ocean and winding around some really pretty neighborhoods But I did 13.5 miles in 3 and a half hours! And my feet are tired, and my legs do ache...but I soooo did chant "CSN, BC BOARDS" for the last 2 miles when I was seriously tired and wanting to be finished! The course is uphill a lot of the way, and OMG, a few times my shins were saying some very nasty things to me! Sounded a lot like, "Quit now,old woman!" But I ignored my body, I thought of all of you and kept going! And I crossed the finish line, I got a medal, and was sooo happy!

So, tomorrow is a nothing day~ feet up, and watching a few old movies on TV! But I must say I feel successful and yeah, proud of myself! ( Thankfully,these events are only once a year!) LOL

Hugs,
Chen♥
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  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #2
    We are proud too
    Chill out tomorrow...........You earned it. We are so proud of you. Ifeel a little left behind in this as our local newspaper only covered it AFTER the event...Oh well... Mustn't Grumble..

    You are inspirational to us all in here..........Huge Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxx we luv ya!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #3
    tasha_111 said:

    We are proud too
    Chill out tomorrow...........You earned it. We are so proud of you. Ifeel a little left behind in this as our local newspaper only covered it AFTER the event...Oh well... Mustn't Grumble..

    You are inspirational to us all in here..........Huge Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxx we luv ya!

    Thanks, Tasha! I will indeed
    Thanks, Tasha! I will indeed rest my weary self!
    BTW...I love your Rasta-Dog! Is his name Ganga????

    Hugs,
    C♥
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #4
    Wow Chen... 13.5 miles... I
    Wow Chen... 13.5 miles... I don't think that I walked 13.5 blocks today... You are an amazing warrior sister and one I am proud to call my friend... thank you for thinking of all of us today and setting such a wonderful example of hope, strength and inspiration! Pamper yourself tomorrow... more specifically those feet! They (you) deserve it!

    ♥ & hugs,

    ~T
  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    #5
    taleena said:

    Wow Chen... 13.5 miles... I
    Wow Chen... 13.5 miles... I don't think that I walked 13.5 blocks today... You are an amazing warrior sister and one I am proud to call my friend... thank you for thinking of all of us today and setting such a wonderful example of hope, strength and inspiration! Pamper yourself tomorrow... more specifically those feet! They (you) deserve it!

    ♥ & hugs,

    ~T

    Congratulations and WOW!
    Congratulations, girl! Awesome job. I was a cross country runner back in the day and I never attempted more than 10 miles and I was in my 20's! You Rock! :)) What a feat, what an accomplishment and what an inspiration. Awesome is all I can say! Thank you for being such a fierce warrior and encouraging those that are behind ... waaaaaaayyyy behind you! :)))
  • lovelylola
    lovelylola Member Posts: 279
    #6
    Chen - You Go Girl!! Ya done good by us!
    Take some time to get those tootsie soaked and pampered. You set such a great example for us. Loved the chant - thought I heard something on the wind. You are definitely not an "old woman" by any stretch of the expression. Relax you deserve it. Lola
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #7
    Chenheart, dear 50 foot
    Chenheart, dear 50 foot woman, you are also a lionheart. I am so proud of you and touched that we helped you to complete this half marathon. You always inspire me. Enjoy your feet up, movie day and yes you deserve to be super, super proud of yourself. Hooray for you, Claudia. You are amazing.
    Stef
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #8
    fauxma said:

    Chenheart, dear 50 foot
    Chenheart, dear 50 foot woman, you are also a lionheart. I am so proud of you and touched that we helped you to complete this half marathon. You always inspire me. Enjoy your feet up, movie day and yes you deserve to be super, super proud of yourself. Hooray for you, Claudia. You are amazing.
    Stef

    Congratulations. That is
    Congratulations. That is awesome!! I'm now inspired to try walking this week.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #9
    Savor the memory, Claudia,
    Savor the memory, Claudia, as you put those sore tootsies up and watch those old movies! We are all so proud of you for representing the best that is in all of us. xoxoxox Lynn
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    #10
    Congrats Chen
    We are so proud of you. Did your 30 ft legs give you any advantage? LOL

    Love ya
    Jadie<3
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #11
    Jadie said:

    Congrats Chen
    We are so proud of you. Did your 30 ft legs give you any advantage? LOL

    Love ya
    Jadie<3</p>

    I am thinking they
    I am thinking they absolutely did not, Jadie, darn it anyway! As with many things in this life,thinking I could prevail with ultra long legs was another Myth Busted!:-)


    Hugs,
    C♥
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #12
    It is I who thank you!
    I am honestly not replying to myself; I am replying to all of you! You have made my ♥ smile, and made the tired feet and achey legs all worth it. I never, ever did any 5 or 10K's even as a young woman, and definately not a half marathon! All of this is my post BC life~so if any of you is encouraged AT ALL, I am beyond happy! And I never, ever do any of this without including all of my BC sisters in my psyche. YOU inspire ME! Thank you all!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #13
    chenheart said:

    It is I who thank you!
    I am honestly not replying to myself; I am replying to all of you! You have made my ♥ smile, and made the tired feet and achey legs all worth it. I never, ever did any 5 or 10K's even as a young woman, and definately not a half marathon! All of this is my post BC life~so if any of you is encouraged AT ALL, I am beyond happy! And I never, ever do any of this without including all of my BC sisters in my psyche. YOU inspire ME! Thank you all!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    An inspiration doesn't even
    An inspiration doesn't even come close to describe what you are! That is truly amazing, Chen! 13.5 miles??? To be faced with the fear of whether we will live or die and to see a post like this 6 years after your diagnosis most definitely makes a believer out of me! There may not be a 'cure' but from your example, we are all blessed with the idea that life not only continues after dx, but it can start on a whole new level! Enjoy resting those weary feet & legs... you accomplished a feat not only for yourself, but for all of those running (or walking, lol) behind you!

    With big hugs & gratitude, Marlene
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #14
    What a feat! Wooo whooo! You
    What a feat! Wooo whooo! You go girl!
  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #15
    AMAZING!!!
    Wow - how wonderful! You should be proud!
    -I can't run anymore but your accomplishment really motivates me to get out there and start walking again.
    -Jenny
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #16
    I am in awe...
    Chen, I read your post in awe and appreciation. You are always there for us, newbies and longtimers, on these boards, and I can only say "thank you", and it sounds so meager compared to your Sister Warrior efforts.

    Have your rest today, watching old movies sounds like a nice relaxing reward (a bowl of ice cream would top that off nice!)

    thank you again, dear Chen
    =^..^=
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #17
    I second that!
    I second the motion that you should have some ice-cream!! I feel accomplished if I walk to the next room!! You indeed are an ispiration and someone to admire! I knew I was extra tired yesterday and now I know it is because you took us with you. Hmmmm...I guess that means we deserve some ice-cream too!! (giggle) ♥Pammy
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #18
    Akiss4me said:

    I second that!
    I second the motion that you should have some ice-cream!! I feel accomplished if I walk to the next room!! You indeed are an ispiration and someone to admire! I knew I was extra tired yesterday and now I know it is because you took us with you. Hmmmm...I guess that means we deserve some ice-cream too!! (giggle) ♥Pammy

    Yup...ice cream for
    Yup...ice cream for everyone! Or sorbet or sherbet or frozen yogurt with all the toppings your hearts desire~all to be eaten while we are getting foot massages! LOL I would say that might be better than some physical pleasures, but I don't want to stir up controvery or get flagged as offensive! :-)

    Hugs,
    C♥
  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
    #19
    chenheart said:

    Yup...ice cream for
    Yup...ice cream for everyone! Or sorbet or sherbet or frozen yogurt with all the toppings your hearts desire~all to be eaten while we are getting foot massages! LOL I would say that might be better than some physical pleasures, but I don't want to stir up controvery or get flagged as offensive! :-)

    Hugs,
    C♥

    Amazing
    Is what you are!!! I'm such a couch potato that reading your story wore me out!!! You have such determination and fortitude!!! Congradulations!!!

    Calleen
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #20
    jennytwist said:

    AMAZING!!!
    Wow - how wonderful! You should be proud!
    -I can't run anymore but your accomplishment really motivates me to get out there and start walking again.
    -Jenny

    I don't run either...my g/f
    I don't run either...my g/f neighbor and I walk 5 or more miles 3X a week, and this is our 2nd half marathon. Her sister joined us as well, and shaved 2 minutes from last years event, and are you ready? Her 84 year old mom does the 5K portion of the event!! Just remember that we are not in competition, and are just doing a personal best~ 1 block, 1 mile, 1 street, as long as we are moving, everytime we do we are the better for it. If I encourage even one of us to get moving, YAY!!!!!

    Hugs,
    C♥
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #21
    You SHOULD be proud!
    As we are all proud of you. I am honored to have been included in your accomplishment.

    Enjoy your well-deserved rest and ice cream!!

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