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An idea;)
Ladies ,I had an idea! I was thinking,that on this wonderful network,every time someone needs advice,there is always someone to help.No matter what the problem.Most problems are around physical issues after surgery or during treatment,or problems with our emotions,our feelings.Many of us are getting into exercise to help with some of these things,and there are lots and lots of ways to exercise.Sooo...I thought wouldn't it be great,if those of you who exercise regularly,and find it beneficial,could share what you do,with the ladies that are just starting out.For me,walking is my saviour!If it rains,I carry an umbrella,and if it's hot,I STILL carry an umbrella.lol. Cheers Robyn.xoxoxo
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- Hi Robyn , we' ve moved to Sydney 3 yrs ago, before that we used to live in Canberra , where my husband is from. It is so nice that you're able to share these experiences with your daughter , she really is a lovely young woman . My plan was to run the 8km with my husband ,but maybe , depending on the treatment I will be doing,I will have to choose the 4km which we could do all together as a family. One thing is for sure: it will be a very emotional experience. Hope to have a chance to meet you there! In the meantime , I'll keep going out for my peaceful evening jogs, usually at 7.45 pm straight after I put the girls to bed , I do one lap around the golf course which is almost exactly 5km . Have a lovely day today ladies F xoxoxo
- Absolutely, it's OK to rest when you like. We do have people who start while they are still undergoing treatment and people like me who try to continue through any further treatment. On race days, we like people to be fit enough to keep going if possible, but on training paddles you do what you can. And we have the 'princess seat' at the front of the boat where the drummer sits on race days. I'm sitting in that in my profile picture, as it was taken less than 4 weeks after my mastectomy and TRAM flap surgery, when I couldn't paddle but went out for the ride. Viv xxx
- It is 99 days today until the Mothers Day Classic.i am going to be doing the Sydney one with my daughter.Do your live in Sydney Federica?xoxoRobyn
- At my group session about exercise,a couple of weeks ago,we watched a short movie about dragon boating.The exercise physiologist was telling us about how good it is.It was an American movie,and in some places over there,it is common for ladies to come straight from treatment and go dragon boating! If they are too tired,they just sit back and let the others row! Is that done here also?Cheers Robyn.xoxo
Hi Robyn, Great thread, and I will never miss an opportunity to promote dragon boating. It combines a good core workout with maintaining flexibility in shoulders and arms that some people find helps prevent and deal with lymphodema, and it is a fun team activity you can do with fellow breast cancer survivors. Generally you need to have finished your treatment for about 3 months before you start it though. I walk for half an hour in my local park every morning, rain or shine, and only missed a few days after my surgery when I at least walked to the end of the street. I bought a pedometer when I started chemo to give me something to aim for - a minimum of 5000 steps a day and where possible up to 10000. I have been given some abdominal strengthening exercises by the hospital physiotherapist after my TRAM reconstruction that include some resistance work with bands and I try to do these as well as my arm exercises every day. The big problem, especially now I have gone back to work, is finding the time to fit it all in. I was a sedentary slob when I first had breast cancer 12 years ago, and the wake up call I got made me put a much higher value on my physical health and fitness, so I do try to maintain it now. Thanks for the thread and sharing your ideas Robyn Viv
Well done Robyn! A very positive blog. I love walking! My husband and I do a 45 min walk each day. Like Deanne I have a treadmill for those days when the weather isn't the best. I also have a couple of exersise DVDs just to break it up a bit. Leslie Sanstrom has a good walking /strength building DVD. Anything that keeps the body moving. I haven't started Chemo yet so I am determined to keep it up throughout my treatment.
Tanya x
Well done Robyn! A very positive blog. I love walking! My husband and I do a 45 min walk each day. Like Deanne I have a treadmill for those days when the weather isn't the best. I also have a couple of exersise DVDs just to break it up a bit. Leslie Sanstrom has a good walking /strength building DVD. Anything that keeps the body moving. I haven't started Chemo yet so I am determined to keep it up throughout my treatment.
Tanya x
Before being told I have BC I was determined to run the Mothers Day Classic in Sydney again. I did it 2 yrs ago and skipped last year as I went through a lazy time and put lots of weight on. But this year as I was getting fitter and slimmer I was determined to do it. Well , no matter what I am even more determined now. I will crawl if I have to , but I am going to do the MDC this year !
- I walked 4-5 km before diagnosis. Like Robyn I kept this up as much as possible throughout my treatment. I am fortunate to have a treadmill so walk on this while playing up beat music when the weather is not good. I also do a few yoga stretches after my walk each morning. I find walking early, before breakfast works best for me. Since finishing treatment I have been keen to be active in as many ways as possible. It is just so good to be able to enjoy an active life again. I swim, have been kayaking in a river and am going to start Pink Pilates soon. I have also been bush walking which I love. My husband is keen to go cycling, so this will be something else to add to the mix. I like variety! I like my solitary walks (lots of good thinking time) but I like doing activities with family and friends too. Great idea for a post, Robyn. I'm interested to hear some more ideas. :) Deanne x
- Thanks for the support!I just took my band to the park and put it round a small tree!I busted my boiler,lol,and just got back home,sweating in places that I didn't know you could!!!I feel great though:) Good on you doing your nursing degree.My son is a registered nurse.Take care.xoxoRobyn
