Anyone a runner before AN surgery?

[kaitysmom]

And if you were how long was it before you started running after surgery?  I know I won't be doing any running for 6-8 weeks but what about after that? 

[CHD63]

I was never a runner but several people who have posted on this forum are, so hopefully they will chime in soon.

In the meantime, Keri is a runner and stoneaxe is a standup paddleboarder.  Do a search on their user names or the word marathon and you can find some threads related to resuming strenuous activity.

Clarice

[kenneth_k]

I started running again 6 weeks after surgery. Only 3 km at a time and very slowly.
After 3 months, the distance was 5-6 km, 6 monts, I was back in excellent shape, 1 year, I did ½ marathon in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Unfortunately, I had a CSF leak 5 months ago and my stamina is down the drain again.

But I know I can get back in shape if I can find the time and energy.

Chances are that you can physically fit after some months.

Best regards, Kenneth

[cindyj]

Hi!  I was not a runner prior to sugery, but became one (well, a slow one ) after surgery...started training for 1/2 marathon couple of months after surgery.  Started back playing league tennis about six weeks post op.  The running was actually easier than tennis due to all the head movement involved in tennis.  A good number of people report that it is easier to run post op than it is to walk - odd, but I agree!  As Clarice shared, Keri is a good example of one of our runners - she did a full marathon not too long after her surgery!  Bob (stoneaxe) is incredible on his standup paddle board!  And, Patrick has done some amazing miles on his bike post op.  Many others doing awesome feats as well.  If you go to this thread, you can see a number of post op activity stories:   http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=11646.0

You will back at it very quickly, I'm sure!  Take care,

Cindy

[kaitysmom]

Awesome!    I just finished the Army 10 Miler and have done a half marathon.  I've got a marathon on my mind for next year and wasn't sure if anyone else did one so quickly after surgery.  I'll do a search on "marathon".  Now, this is exciting to hear!

[Adrienne]

Was a runner before surgery (right up to surgery) and was back running at the 4 week mark.  Slow and steady at first, but I was fine (my cardio took a hit, but otherwise I was fine).

I haven't been running lately due to back pain and prior to that a sprained ankle (brain tumour couldn't take me out, but a rolled ankle did! Go figure).

Everyone is different obviously depending on their recovery, but please know that it is possible for you to do it again.

Adrienne

[leapyrtwins]

I was a runner long before my AN was diagnosed, but gave it up for several years.

I just recently started running again and have no issues, other than for some strange reason I can't run on a treadmill anymore.  Oh well, no great loss - as I found them boring anyway.

There are lots of runners - and other athletes - on the Forum.  Most have not had major issues post op.

Just listen to your body.

Jan

[kareno]

My husband Mark is a runner and he had his surgery 6 months ago for a 3cm AN.  He had no complications besides an allergic reaction to steroids.  He did start back running after 8-weeks but is still not in the swing of it do to fatigue.

[texsooner]

I started back running 3 weeks after surgery, and gradually increased back to my normal distance and pace to where I did a 1/2 marathon about 4 months after surgery. I know Keri (another AN runner) actually did a whole marathon just a few months out of surgery. I would recommend to start out slow and work your way back to normal....it can definitely be done.  Good luck.

Patrick

[Lizard]

Everyone's recovery is different and due to bad post-op headaches I was unable to do any physical exercise for 17 months.  Finally I was put on a medication and received occipital nerve blocks that helped, and now I am back to my pre-op fitness level and feeling great!!!
Hopefully you will be able to start running shortly, but remember not to over-do it.
Liz