Epic work on your half! I’ve not managed more than 5km since I started AC.
Re nails - I’ve had 2 of 12 paclitaxel. I’m aiming for prevention, so using Polybalm on all nails, and wearing compression socks and gloves during treatment. Early days, but so far so good.
Well done for running folks! I have been able to run / walk through EC so far, slower as I had 3 months off due to slow healing from the DIEP flap but it’s been an amazing boost to get back out there! I started docetaxel today, fingers crossed I can keep it up on the good days. It’s easier since I gave up cold capping following a big loss of hair. I can just jump straight in the shower with my badass buzz cut and bald spots! To even be able to run a bit feels such a privilege these days so I’m really appreciative of my body letting me do a bit. Long may it continue for you all too x
Do you have a sleeve? I did plenty of sweaty cardio whilst I had my picc in but I used one of these pretty much 24/7: LimbO PICC Line Sleeve - LimbO Products | Thesis Technology Ltd
It’s not waterproof, but it did absorb the worst of the sweat and did keep it more or less protected. I never had trouble with sweat or the dressing. Press ups were fine for me but my team just said avoid heavy weighted overhead movements or handstands.
Also, for those that are interested in meeting other runners that have been impacted by cancer - check out the 5k your way events that happen the last Saturday of each month at some parkruns. Find your nearest here: 5K Your Way - Move Against Cancer
I won’t be at the next one because I’m running 50k in the Chilterns to raise money for BCN that day but I’m usually at the Marlow one if anyone wants to join me!
Perfect @kartoffel That’s just what i needed. Practical experience of what works. A lot of hospital staff aren’t sure so massively reduce the amount of exercise they advise. Youve really encouraged me.
Enjoy your 50km.
I felt all weak on simple hike today but i hope to run again soon.
Yeah I don’t think most hospital staff know what to do with anyone who was really active pre-treatment… 
My goals look different now than they did pre-cancer, but I feel like I have more appreciation for what my body can do. I appreciate the training I did before & how it helped me get through the physically tough times during treatment. It feels like it takes forever while you’re in the middle of it, but all of a sudden you’re done and being spit out the other side.
There’s lots of good information and advice on here, so stick around and ask because if you’re going through something, I can guarantee someone on here has experienced it before. 
Morning everyone, I’m continuing my journey through treatment and learning what I think it will be is often worse than what actually happens. I’m on week 3 of 12 weekly cycles of paclitaxol plus herceptin every 3 weeks and very minimal side effects. Yesterday I did a 10k hike in the peak district and been able to get to the gym and even climb again last week. I feel like I’m very much waiting each week to see though but whilst I’m ok making the most of every day.
Side effects are a bit of tiredness, a slight feeling of my tongue feels burnt and also very minor nose bleeds.
I found out I could get referred by my GP to my local leisure centre gym so paid £33 for 3 months used of all the facilities plus access to the PTs for advice and a training plan. I’m asking them about strength training as I’m thinking longer term about my bone density.
I’m feeling very bemused and lucky so far I feel ok but waiting to see as it’s cumulative
Well I have just read, and marvelled, at this thread… 
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Had SMX/implant 4 weeks ago, but my disease is “just” DCIS and is, by all accounts gone. Reformers pilates/weights/yoga is my head saver. And tbh other than doing my shoulder exercises I really haven’t wanted to do anything else as scar still delicate and fluid gathers if I push it. Even walking out with the dogs has been a struggle on some days. This post has really reminded me perspective. You guys are amazing. I love the adaptation but the absolute refusal to give up! Might need to work more on the getting my head round what the **** just happened… This site is such a great support. 
You’re absolutely right…I refuse to let cancer stop or define everything. Mondays have always been my gym or circuits training night, now I have treatment on them. But I decided with agreement from my clinical team it’s ok for me to go to do light training on a Monday. So Mondays are about the gym…I just happen to have chemo that day. Because I refuse to let cancer take that.
What I’m finding is there’s always some way to adapt, it’s just trying to find it. And different levels for what my body allows on different days.
And I agree…getting your head round what the **** happened…I’ve yet to do that one, and not sure were to start.
Since starting chemo i calculate i have hiked 61.7km, run 117.3km and cycled 172km. Since getting the breast cancer diagnosis in June I’ve hiked 198km, run 237km and cycled 277km. I intend to continue during the second half of chemo if I can.
Hope that encourages someone else today.
That is so inspiring @outdoorsy! Well done! Ladies need to know that it is possible to continue with exercise. My oncologist was so negative at the start that I thought running had ended. Ironically now treatment has finished, and I celebrated with 3x 50km races I now have an overdue injury of my Achilles and have been banned from running. But I’m back with aerobics and Zumba and have dusted off my bike!!! 
@seren1 well done for finding adaptations. My running really did keep me sane and helped me begin to process the c*** that had just turned my life upside down! Keep at it!
@missbraveheart but you’re still out walking the dogs! Any movement is fab and any type of pilates is going to help. I’ve consistently kept at Pilates all along, alongside my running.
@seren1 I did find the tiredness was cumulative - I had 14 rounds of Kadcyla too but I just adapted, never stopped. And I added back classes once my infection risk was improved. And now with my Achilles injury it’s back on the bike!
Love the 3x 50 km. Have a 75km booked in april which I’ve never done. Never done a 50 either. Thats a lovely goal to look at …
You’re just going straight to 75? 
I did my 2nd 50k a few weeks ago and it went pretty well BUT one thing I didn’t expect was that my toenails would still be so impacted by chemo! I’ve done quite a few marathons/ultras before cancer with nary a black toenail but after the 50k, I have THREE black toenails! It’s just the gift that keeps on giving.
I’m due to have my DIEP flap procedure in 3 weeks time so I’ll keep you guys updated on how that recovery goes.
@kartoffel I get the toenails- I’ve lost since Kadcyla ended! Finger nails are worse. Currently can’t run at all due to Achilles overuse injury- 3x50km I suppose
@outdoorsy where’s your 75km?
Brecon beacons…
Wow that will be challenging!