Will look her up! Beginning to think maybe it's too ambitious to try for a marathon - a half might be better. My chemo finishes early November then maintenance is once every 3 months so hopefully my energy level will be back! Really glad I came back to this group - you are all so wonderful!

Getting great advise from you all - really appreciate it!

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing - but don't know of any halfs that would fit. It's too early to look on line. Do you think early June would be okay for a half?

Haven't posted for a very long time. I have had some serious health issues over the summer and the treatments will get easier after November, then maintenance for 2 years. So THINKING of trying to run again from January 2016. I would like to set up a major goal for maybe STWM in October 2016. Wanted...

Happy Birthday Habs!
5km with the stars this morning.

Supposed to run but late night babysitting my grandchildren last night so did not wake up early enough - will try for tomorrow. What a glorious day out there!

I have a 10km race in November then probably think about it over the winter. Made BIG mistake over last winter and did not run - will NOT happen again!

Not a coffee drinker - I'm English!

I just seem to tire quicker. Think I am going to try your suggestions to see what works for me. I have oatmeal at the weekend but don't have time during the week. Thanks for your ideas!

Have (finally) figured out why my long run at the weekend is faster and easier than my 5km during the week - I have eaten first! (I know, I'm stupid for not figuring it out sooner). I usually go about 6am without even a sip of water - get dressed and run out of the door. Any tips from anyone please?...

5km at 6am.

10km for me. Feel pretty good - my first 10km since forever. Weather just perfect for an early morning run. Good luck to all you racers out there - have fun!

5km this am. Want to say thanks to you guys! At about 3km I wanted to quit but thought of how I would have to post that I quit I carried on. Thanks again!

Great to hear from you! I find even getting out and running a little gives you the encouragement to go again. When I first started back 2-3km was a struggle. I find running 4 times a week - Tues/Thurs 5km Sat/Sun 5km plus a longer run seem to be working for me. I have Lymphoma and think sometimes I ...

5km at 6am this morning. Not a good run. Slow - but I think it's partly because it was dark and I am worried about tripping on the sidewalk (did that a couple of weeks ago). At least I didn't give up like I would have done a month ago!

Rest day for me. It's coooool out there!

5km today. Wondered why my running shirt felt uncomfortable - had it on backwards!

Well, I did it! My first 9km since I don't know when. Time was 54.28 with 10s and 1s so I am really pleased with myself. The weather was just perfect for running today. Wish it would stay just that way!

Rest day for me. Heading for a 9km tomorrow - my first since I don't know when!

5km in the dark!

I moved about 3 years ago after having the most awesome running track - Ajax Waterfront. Now I seem to enjoy it more if I drive 10 minutes down the road into the country and run down those roads - but can only do that on the weekends. Also I have 2 grandchildren now 5 and 2. If they come over for th...

Woke up to thunder this morning - so no run today!

Well, Dstew, your message put tears in my eyes! You have inspired me to just forget the past - been there, done that - and realise I am 60 this month and I should be having fun with this running thing. It will not dominate my life like it did in the past and I will enjoy my runs now because they are...

Thanks for your support everyone! And it certainly helps to know I am not the only one who has had this problem.