The dreaded words, "you'll have to have surgery" and my first question was "how long until I can run?" First, because it's an assumption people seem to make, having surgery is not due to a running injury and in no way due to running. On the bright side, I have an excellent surgeon who is a runner and when I found out I would have to have surgery he understood my wanting to wait until after Chicago but not wait too long that I wouldn't be ready for my first half on Jan 15. He just gets it :)
So on Tuesday at 12:30 I'm having surgery followed by a quick recovery and 2 weeks of no running. 2 weeks of no running! No worries. I have a plan.
Goal: Recover and be ready to start P90X2 on Sunday, January 1 and run my first of 12 half marys on January 15.
Plan (contingent on a great recovery, which I fully expect, and no risk of returning to running too soon):
- Be grateful that yes this is surgery but it's not too serious.
- Return to work on 11/14.
- Start the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge 2011 on 11/19.
- Start Shakeology on 11/20 and test Beachbody claims of "the healthiest meal of the day."
- Gradually start running on 11/22 using the remainder of the week for short easy runs.
- Begin a training plan for the 1/15 half mary on 11/27.
- Run the Thanksgiving Day Race 2011 on 11/24.
- Run the Jingle Bell Run 5K 12/10.
What will I do with my down time (not a big fan of down time)?
- play more board games with Chad, Alec and Alyssa
- catch up on magazines
- catch up on DVRd True Blood and Game of Thrones
- hopefully have everything ready to finally transfer blogs
- finish reading Run Less Run Faster and come up with a training plan
- finalize plans with iFitness for Twelve in Twenty-Twelve
- plan the Thanksgiving menu (this year I'm using Cooking Light Magazine)
That should work. Enough to keep me focused and distracted.
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How would you spend your down time if you were told you couldn't run or workout?
While running keeps my feet busy, knitting keeps my hands busy. You can tell when I have down time because I have yarn and knitting projects going. It's good to have a game plan so you don't get in a slump! Sorry you have to have surgery. I pray it goes well and you come back stronger than ever.
Posted by: All Of A Sudden Life Is Amazing | November 06, 2011 at 08:13 AM
I wish you a very successful surgery. Take care and all the best.
Posted by: Judy Haughton-James | November 06, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Thank you Kat. Stronger than ever...that's what I will keep telling myself :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Thank you Judy.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 08:27 AM
I'll be praying for a quick recovery. Reading would be my choice for a substitute activity.
Posted by: Hikermom | November 06, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I love True Blood. Sorry you can't run for awhile, but you've got a great plan.
Posted by: Kim @ (Just) Trying | November 06, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Your outlook is very inspiring! We are one in the same when it comes to planning and lists!! It helps me to do that. I'll be praying for you on Tuesday and for a speedy recovery! (and speedy runs!!) ps i emailed you about 12 in 2012, it sounds amazing!
Posted by: courtney | November 06, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I'm slowly catching up on reading blogs, newest to oldest- did you post what you were having surgery on? If its personal I understand. Although it sucks not being able to run for 2 weeks- I like how it gives you the opportunity to focus on other parts of your training- p90x and eating.
I'm so sore from Ragnar that I know I won't be able to run for a few days- looks like I'll tap into p90x again.
So sad you won't be doing the Miamisburg Turkey Trot instead (I'll be there)
good luck over these next few weeks.
Posted by: Lisa J | November 06, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Lisa. I can't wait to hear about Ragnar.
Miamisburg is close to home. I didn't know about a Turkey Trot there too. Is it a 5K? I may have to change my plan and run a new race for Thanksgiving :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Thank you Courtney! Got your email. I'm sending out details today.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Thank you Kim. Being behind on watching True Blood is great. Now I can watch a marathon of Sookie, Eric and Bill!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Thank you!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 06, 2011 at 02:07 PM
I hope it all goes perfectly :)
Posted by: XLMIC | November 06, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I wish you a successful surgery and quick recovery, Jill! BTW, I have both kids and myself thinking of 12 in 2012 :oD
Posted by: Joni Kix-Moore | November 06, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Thank you!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 07, 2011 at 03:34 AM
Thank you Joni. I just sent you 12 in 2012 details. Tempting you to join :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 07, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Good luck, Jill. I know you'll recover quickly & be back at it as soon as you're able. I hope the surgery goes as expected. Hmmmm, all I have right now is downtime & so many issues that I can't exercise, but I am going for a walk in a minute here. I do a lot of scrapping, hang out with my kids, & keep up w/ a couple shows using the ABC player app on my iPad. Everyone keeps telling me to rest & heal & I'm trying to heed that advice, but it's so hard to watch my husband have to pick up the slack. But good luck to you, you'll do great!
Posted by: Lisa | November 07, 2011 at 09:57 AM
I hope your recovery goes as expected or better! I'm anxious to hear what you think of shakeology. I did a cleanse back in the spring with shakeology. I didn't love the shakes, but I learned a lot from it.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 07, 2011 at 11:04 AM
A quick and speedy recovery! I know you'll be back in no time and better than ever!
Posted by: Rhonda | November 07, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Hi Lisa and thank you. The resting and doing nothing is the hard part! It will be worth it in the end.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | November 07, 2011 at 04:43 PM