October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    I have a question for the group, particularly anyone who runs similar or higher miles than me (i.e. about 40-50 miles/week):

    For the 2nd year in a row, my ALT/AST results have been very high. I asked my dr. and he wanted to do a re-test this year, which was done a month later with a different lab and they were even worse! I don't drink alcohol, but did when I was younger. I've had maybe a dozen drinks in the last few years.

    After the 2nd test came back even higher, he just brushed it off as just high because I run so much. Does anyone else who runs that many miles see high ALT/AST results? If not, I need to be concerned.

    Sample of one, pulled my file of blood work . . . and saw both ALT an AST within the reference range. In the top half of the range, but not super close to the top end.

    I might not have been running as many miles as you when the tests were done. Most recent one was done when I was rehabbing/pointing at Boston, weekly running miles high 30s to low 40s before the test.
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @midwesterner Being that you are diabetic, I believe you are at higher risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, so I would ask for an ultrasound to check the gallbladder and liver. My liver function tests were high when my gallbladder went on the fritz, but I can’t remember which ones. Seems safer to rule things out than assume the high numbers are from running. My liver function tests were high last week, but I have other obvious symptoms; it was caused from a medication.

    @fitoverfortymom Sorry to hear about your stress fracture!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    10/01 - 10 miles
    10/02 - 0 miles
    10/03 - 11 miles
    10/04 - 9 miles
    10/05 - 0
    10/06 - 12? Forgot to start watch *grumble*
    10/07 - 0
    10/08 - 15.5

    Upcoming Races:

    Harvest 10 Miler - November 2018

    Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
    Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
    Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019

    --More as I find them - need to find a nice trail race

    2021 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

    2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Glacier Ridge.
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    And I've just received confirmation that my 10k today was short.

    Important Note on Today's Course
    We want to update you on a late course change we adopted in today’s race.

    After today’s race began, race organizers and volunteers working the second turn-around point on Memorial Drive were asked for cooperation by area public safety agencies on moving the location of the turn-around point. In an effort to be as responsive and collaborative as possible, we altered the traditional location of this turn-around by approximately 150 meters. The result, unfortunately, was a shortened race course by approximately 300 meters, thereby making the day's race ineligible for records. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

    That's the first time I've heard of a course being altered after the race has started.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,209 Member
    @MegaMooseEsq I just realised that I cant do my first part of my run for our 26.2hr run for Dennis this weekend - but I see you have put yourself down at the same time. can you take this? Ill see if I can find another gap.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited October 2018
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq I just realised that I cant do my first part of my run for our 26.2hr run for Dennis this weekend - but I see you have put yourself down at the same time. can you take this? Ill see if I can find another gap.

    Yeah, I can get that chunk if no one else signs up for it - although FYI to anyone who is still looking to sign up, I'd be happy to give up this section since I've got a longer chunk at the end of the run as well and doing both will be a little bit of a stretch.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Glad it wasn't a blood clot, @AprilRN10

    Good luck with your ankle, @cburke8909

  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited October 2018
    @midwesterner85 My ALT/AST recently was measured at 55/53. On the results printout the acceptable range is supposed to be 0-35.

    The doctors said all my blood levels were normal, though.

    A quick google says worrying levels are only when they're 6-7 times the normal range.

    I don't think you've said what your numbers were.
  • biketheworld
    biketheworld Posts: 2,357 Member
    @AprilRN10 - glad you received good news on the blood clot

    @shanaber - any update on Hobbes?

    @PastorVincent - are you crazy? (why am I even asking this ;) ) Seriously - that was really dangerous. Glad you made it home OK. Ice cream - is there really a time when it's not OK? Food of champions.

    @BruinsGal_91 - Wow - "area public safety agencies" - makes me wonder if the course hadn't been pre-approved?

    Does anyone run in Altra's? I was chatting with someone before Wineglass about them and she really sang their praises. I've had Brooks GTS for years - occasionally try something else but always come back to the GTS. I might get a pair of Altras and put them in a rotation. But if you've tried the Altras, I'd love to hear what you think.

    June goal - 44/44
    July goal - 52/52
    August goal - 55/57 miles
    Sept goal - 72/60 miles
    Oct goal - 60 miles

    Sept. 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon; Corning, NY
    October 7 - Viking Dash Half Marathon; Toledo, OH

    Zion Half in February is already sold out! So is Grandma's in June. Sheesh. I'm going to try to find someone willing to transfer their bib to me. The Zion has a system to "legally" do that. Haven't found out if Grandma's does.


  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    @biketheworld they've been running this race every Columbus Day for the past 42 years, so I'm wondering what the heck happened this year. Very strange. I feel so sorry for the winner who thought she had claimed a new record, and for all the people who thought they'd got new PRs.
  • zeesparrow
    zeesparrow Posts: 348 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Y'all, I might have a problem. I am sitting thinking "I am cold..." most normal people would follow that with "... I should get a sweater or blanket." ME? I follow that with "...I should get a bowl of ice cream"
    iyhemph8x507.jpg

    Hey, I have that plate. I wish I had the ice cream on mine, too.
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