As planned I did run my first 10K two weeks ago. My goal was to run the whole 10K, even if I had to run slow, very slow. I persuaded a good friend about a month ago to do the run with me and he did. It was great because he drove the almost 2 hr drive while it was still dark out and snowing. Before the race we got our bib numbers, and bags, drove through the course to see what it was like. The shuttles took us from the finish line to the starting point where they had several fires going to keep the runners warm, in addition to some hot drinks (well warm chocolate, and tea). As they fired the pistol for the start of the race it started to snow. The temperature was well below freezing (17F) and after 3 minutes of trying to run faster than I usually do, I asked my friend to run ahead instead of trying to keep me company and thankfully he agreed. For a long time people just kept passing me. The cold air took my breath away, it felt like my lungs were frozen, but finally about half way (at 3 mile station where they had 'ice water' for the runners :) ) I started getting into my rhythm. Even passed a few people who had earlier run by me. Once towards the end I almost fell face first because it was icy but I caught myself. By the end my time was about what I was doing on the treadmill. I was tired by it felt good to have completed it and achieved my goal. Here is a photo to prove that I really was there:
Last week I went to an endocrinologist for my thyroid. Based on the way my thyroid feels, my ultrasounds and family history he thought I had Hashimoto's disease, but the lab results looked good, so no need to take drugs for that.
On Monday I had my 6 month check up with the oncologist. It went well. Of course I got to hear the usual questions of if I was coughing up blood or had a bone pain, but did not let it bother me. She wants to see me in six months again. Before that I will be having another CT scan of my chest.. not sure when yet, trying to schedule it to work out with my teaching schedule.
That's all for now, folks..
