Friends and family know that exercise is a big part of my life. After I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1993, I decided to take control of the pain through exercise. I found over the years that, for the most part, I can control the fibro episodes through regular, rigorous walks and light to medium weights. My weekly goal before-cancer was 3-5 days a week, walking 30-60 minutes followed by sit ups and weights. This helped me keep the fibro under control and keep my weight where it needs to be.
After my mastectomy, I got back to my walks as soon as possible. The frustration I've had is not being able to make a lot of progress. Even one day off causes a backslide in endurance and strength that I find frustrating. Long walks cause muscle and nerve pain across my chest that sets me back, and then the fibro will kick in just to make things a little tougher the next time. Argh!
The Avon Walk is now my push to get my walks back up to where they were before surgery. Walking 39 miles will mean lots of short and long walks between now and July. So, with the help of a friend and my girls, I'm working to add more walks to my week and to build up my strength and endurance. In fact, this week I've already logged almost 10 miles on the treadmill with almost no pain.
Onward!
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