Well, this time last year I was in the final weeks of my very first marathon training. Today, I walked 1 mile. It took 17:30. At that pace I could complete a marathon in 7 hours, 30 minutes.
But it was a mile! I have walked four times this week...1/4 mile, 1/3 mile, 1/2 mile, and then today a whole mile. It may be months before I can run again, but I am still going to walk. I would love to build up to walking for 1 hour each day.
I also went to the grocery store for the first time today since my surgery. Julie went with me and pushed the cart, however, I think I could have pushed it just fine by myself!
We did a full day of school today. My goal for next week is three full days of school. Normally in April I am ordering books and supplies for the next school year. I may not be ready to think about next year's school until May. Sam will finally have his 100th day of school celebration next Wednesday. I hope it will be fun for him. This will be our last time to do this!
Clay's birthday is Monday, and then I will have three teenagers!
I found your blog via your breastcancer.org post. And am amazed and encouraged by your tenacity!!! I'm rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! See!! You just have to be patient and take it a day at a time. When your body says, "let's go," then you can go. When your body says, "get back in the recliner," then you get back in the recliner ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration Roan...to me and to who knows how many other women. I guess I'm gonna have to start walking again if you are. My friend that I told you about has challenged me to train for a breast cancer marathon with her when she is able...she still has many decisions to make. I'm sending her the link to your blog today :)
I just came across your blog and I love the happiness in your life. I am a new homeschooling mom to my kids. Best wishes. fromthemrs.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to come walk with you. I am a walker mostly and a runner once in a while. I had to stop last year when my knees just could not take it anymore. Come to find out I was totally depleted in my vitamins and was not absorbing much of anything. So I walk :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. You are doing so well. I know you must be aching to be up and going. I'm glad you are taking it easy and making your goals workable.
~Cinnamon
Great job! Don't think about last year-see your accomplishments!
ReplyDeleteRoan,
ReplyDeleteYou truly are an inspiration. Once again you start where you are and move forward. I have seen you do that time and time again on your blog. What an inspiration to see you once again set goals and work toward them.