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I just have to share. I just ran my first half marathon. I KICK BUTT!
It took me 6 years from wanting to run Bay to Breakers (7.5 miles, my first race) until I could actually do it because of my health problems. That was May 2007 that I actually managed it.
I have to say though, today was tougher than I expected. I don't think I fully recovered from the 12 miles I ran 2 weeks ago because I got glutened that same night at dinner. It hit me like a freight train. I think it stressed my body about as much as a full marathon would have, and the rule of thumb is usually a month for full recovery from one of those.
I'm curious how unexpected glutenings have affected other peoples' training.
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First Half Marathon!
... and running after a glutening
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munchkinette 
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Posted 01 February 2009 - 01:45 PM
Gluten free since Feb 2006, Dairy and Soy free since 2009
Anemic off and on since 2003
Negative tTG Ab, IgA, Gliadin Ab IgA, wheat allergy (IgE) blood tests (Feb 2006)
Positive wheat allergy skin test(Apr 2006)and dietary response (Feb 2006)
Celiac grandmother (Dx in 1940s, "grew out of it")
Training for my first triathlon to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
~Amy
Anemic off and on since 2003
Negative tTG Ab, IgA, Gliadin Ab IgA, wheat allergy (IgE) blood tests (Feb 2006)
Positive wheat allergy skin test(Apr 2006)and dietary response (Feb 2006)
Celiac grandmother (Dx in 1940s, "grew out of it")
Training for my first triathlon to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
~Amy
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Posted 05 February 2009 - 09:33 AM
Way to go on the half marathon!!
Migraines, ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, anxiety, paranoia, joint pain, vivid nightmares, exhaustion & lethargy, brain fog, bloat, GI issues--all gone or significantly reduced since dietary changes were made
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"'Always remember, Bilbo, when your heart wants lifting, think of pleasant things.' 'Eggs, bacon, a good full pipe, my garden at twilight....'" (The Hobbit, animated movie, 1977)
Gluten-free (Nov. 2008), dairy-free (June 2009), soy-free (Aug. 2009), all-grains-and-grasses-but-rice-free (Nov. 2011); double HLA-DQ7
"'Always remember, Bilbo, when your heart wants lifting, think of pleasant things.' 'Eggs, bacon, a good full pipe, my garden at twilight....'" (The Hobbit, animated movie, 1977)
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Posted 05 February 2009 - 10:37 AM
Congrats on the halfer! And I'm so jealous you ran Bay to Breakers...I would LOVE to run that! (Until I can, I suffice with running Bloomsday.) 
I haven't been running seriously since I discovered my problems with gluten. I ran a marathon this past July, and it's actually the months of training that sent me over the edge with gluten intolerance. It was SOOOO stressful on my body because I had so much other stuff going on, and was learning how to train while I was training.
As far as exercise goes (I run, bike, use rowing machine, strength train, and do various types of yoga) I know that if I get glutened, I'm totally out of commission for a few days. I have NO energy, feel lethargic, foggy and WEAK. You don't even want to hear about the GI symptoms that prevent me from going out in public. I really notice a glutening when I try to lift weights. It's like I lose all of the strength I've worked so hard to build. Generally I just don't even go to the gym I feel so bad. I just rest, drink fluids, and try to ride it out.
I haven't been running seriously since I discovered my problems with gluten. I ran a marathon this past July, and it's actually the months of training that sent me over the edge with gluten intolerance. It was SOOOO stressful on my body because I had so much other stuff going on, and was learning how to train while I was training.
As far as exercise goes (I run, bike, use rowing machine, strength train, and do various types of yoga) I know that if I get glutened, I'm totally out of commission for a few days. I have NO energy, feel lethargic, foggy and WEAK. You don't even want to hear about the GI symptoms that prevent me from going out in public. I really notice a glutening when I try to lift weights. It's like I lose all of the strength I've worked so hard to build. Generally I just don't even go to the gym I feel so bad. I just rest, drink fluids, and try to ride it out.
Graves Disease 5/95-5/97
Noticeable GI distress started 8/07
Mom Dx Celiac 9/08
Dietary Response POS 10/08
Bloodwork and Biopsy NEG 12/08
IgA Deficient
Noticeable GI distress started 8/07
Mom Dx Celiac 9/08
Dietary Response POS 10/08
Bloodwork and Biopsy NEG 12/08
IgA Deficient
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Posted 05 February 2009 - 02:58 PM
Oh, weights. That's interesting. Now that I think about it, that may be an issue for me too. I normally try to do a whole bunch of stuff like crunches, push ups, etc. I have a lot of trouble when I'm run down. I should pay attention to that.
The thing I've noticed is that I'm a mess when I don't get enough sleep. THAT is really what determines how I feel and how hard I can work out. The glutenings definitely make my sleep worse though, so it ends up affecting my exercise that way.
The thing I've noticed is that I'm a mess when I don't get enough sleep. THAT is really what determines how I feel and how hard I can work out. The glutenings definitely make my sleep worse though, so it ends up affecting my exercise that way.
Gluten free since Feb 2006, Dairy and Soy free since 2009
Anemic off and on since 2003
Negative tTG Ab, IgA, Gliadin Ab IgA, wheat allergy (IgE) blood tests (Feb 2006)
Positive wheat allergy skin test(Apr 2006)and dietary response (Feb 2006)
Celiac grandmother (Dx in 1940s, "grew out of it")
Training for my first triathlon to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
~Amy
Anemic off and on since 2003
Negative tTG Ab, IgA, Gliadin Ab IgA, wheat allergy (IgE) blood tests (Feb 2006)
Positive wheat allergy skin test(Apr 2006)and dietary response (Feb 2006)
Celiac grandmother (Dx in 1940s, "grew out of it")
Training for my first triathlon to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
~Amy
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