I feel for you my friend. I hope you start feeling better. Don’t feel down on yourself. You have inspired so many people. I love all your running videos and training. Sending positive vibes your way. 🌟
Bill, I am so sorry you have had this illness on top of the other illnesses and injuries you have had since I have been following you. I'm really sorry. I was "scared" in the beginning of this video, because I was thinking it sounds like pancreatic cancer, so I am VERY glad you told us it wasn't that.
Thanks so much, Cathy. Despite my issues, I've had great success and fully intend to continue doing so. Aging is part of life, so I can't really complain. The blessing in this is that it's not cancer or another serious malady. I will be back better than ever.
@@oldmanvanrunning Yes, Bill, I'm so glad it's not cancer or other serious issue. I am more than a decade older than you are, so I definitely understand aging! Get well soon.
Thank you for sharing your day-by-day, blow-by-blow, tale of illness and recovery. Sounds like a difficult time and reminds me of my own bout with COVID last year. Your go-forward plan sounds like a good one. The difficult decision may be whether to run Chicago for fun and to finish vs. aiming for a specific time. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. I'm looking forward to your Neo Vista review and next Chicago installment!
Thanks for the support! this has been a slog and finally I'm seeing light at the end of the tunnel. We'll see how it goes with my Chicago decision in the next week or so....I should have the Neo Vista review out shortly
Thank you for sharing, feels like we're all part of the family now! It sounds like you're on the mend, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Chicago!!!
I am in similar situation. Been training for Chicago, overtrained. Got shin splints. Now missed 3 long runs. Been doing stair master for 40 minutes a day and that does not hurt so planning to try a 10 mile this Sunday . Already accepted the idea of forgetting my goal time and just run slow and run for fun. Wa training for 3:25 but now will just run at 4 hour pace and enjoy the day. Will use Chicago as a nice long run leading to NYC. Hopefully will be in good shape for New York.
I appreciate you sharing. I'm still on the fence about Chicago, but your comments give me some perspective to consider. Hope your run goes well this Sunday. My goal is to get a 12-13 miler in as I was able to do 8 yesterday.
Very mysterious as to what the heck has being going on with your health. Glad you seem to finally be improving. Nice that you can defer to next year if need be. Will be anxious to see how you do in the next week or two.
Thanks, Joe.....Very disconcerting. Counting my blessings that it wasn't cancer or another serious condition. The challenge now is getting back to 100%.
Bill, you "need" to do Chicago this year so that the year 2025 is free and open for you to do London and/or Berlin and/or Tokyo for your six-star medal. I am old - I don't have a gazillion years to wait for your six-star medal video!!! As I am a back-of-the-pack slow-jogger, I know that Chicago has a time limit of 6:30 - six and a half hours. That is baby-pace "fun-funning" for you. You don't have to race it - just do what for you is a baby-pace shuffle and just finish the darn thing so you have that official Chicago finish. When you receive your Six-Star Medal someday, no one will ask you if you finished Chicago fast, or slow.
I've never understood or been fulfilled with 'feat accomplishment'. My posture has always been that you don't need to enter an event to complete a feat - if you're going to enter a race at any distance, understand the assignment - and race against something, your own PB, within your age grouping, etc and if you can't be the best version of yourself on race day for any reason - why bother? If it works for you to accumulate stats - great.
@@therapygrind There are thousands of runners who are having lots of fun trying to accumulate finishes of the six World Marathon Majors. It's harmless fun, and a satisfying accomplishment for many people. Don't disparage it here. Maybe Bill and others are better at goal-setting than you are. However, it is also okay to NOT be the best version of yourself on a given day. Are you the best employee, the best spouse, the best son or best citizen on every single day you are alive?
@@therapygrind Of course you don't need to enter an event to accomplish a feat. Silly comment. I can accomplish the feat of vacuuming my living room without entering an event.
@@cathynewyork7918 You're not speaking to the issue. Your comment advocates NOT listening to your body, press on and to enter the event in pursuit of a badge (completing a feat). That's the issue I'm speaking to. You don't know that it's 'harmless" or if Bill might worsen or exacerbate a condition - and lots of runners do exactly that, worsen a situation when they enter events not 100%, and that's how Bill characterized himself.
I definitely get your point, Cathy. My decision will likely come down to whether I feel I can have a decent result, not necessarily a PR. For me, running it slow just to get the medal toward the Six Stars isn't how I want to do it. I always want to give my best effort, and Chicago was the Major I wanted to CRUSH. The ability to defer allows me to make the decision without losing my guaranteed entry.
You would think in this day and age they would go test and find what virus is making you sick. I had a similar experience to yours. They did a scan and luckily found nothing but the thousands I had to pay out of pocket for that really hurt. All I ended up being told was it could be a virus and they sometimes act funny like that. I say if you feel back to normal soon, just go run it. If you have to slow your pace, just enjoy the experience.
I feel for you my friend. I hope you start feeling better. Don’t feel down on yourself. You have inspired so many people. I love all your running videos and training. Sending positive vibes your way. 🌟
Thanks so much, Christi. I truly appreciate your support.
I agree, he always gets me motivated to go out there and RUN.
Bill, I am so sorry you have had this illness on top of the other illnesses and injuries you have had since I have been following you. I'm really sorry. I was "scared" in the beginning of this video, because I was thinking it sounds like pancreatic cancer, so I am VERY glad you told us it wasn't that.
Thanks so much, Cathy. Despite my issues, I've had great success and fully intend to continue doing so. Aging is part of life, so I can't really complain. The blessing in this is that it's not cancer or another serious malady. I will be back better than ever.
@@oldmanvanrunning Yes, Bill, I'm so glad it's not cancer or other serious issue. I am more than a decade older than you are, so I definitely understand aging! Get well soon.
Glad to hear you’re on the mend! Hopefully improvement continues and you’ll be in my neck of the woods in October for Chicago!
Thanks! I hope so too!
Thank you for sharing. Keep getting better
Much appreciated, Edie
Thank you for sharing your day-by-day, blow-by-blow, tale of illness and recovery. Sounds like a difficult time and reminds me of my own bout with COVID last year. Your go-forward plan sounds like a good one. The difficult decision may be whether to run Chicago for fun and to finish vs. aiming for a specific time. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. I'm looking forward to your Neo Vista review and next Chicago installment!
Thanks for the support! this has been a slog and finally I'm seeing light at the end of the tunnel. We'll see how it goes with my Chicago decision in the next week or so....I should have the Neo Vista review out shortly
Looks like things (health, training) are looking up for you at the moment. Keep it going and good luck!
Thanks, Thomas
Thank you for sharing, feels like we're all part of the family now! It sounds like you're on the mend, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Chicago!!!
Thanks, Daryl. I do feel like my viewers are part of my extended family. Not decided yet, but I hope to see you in Chicago as well!
I am in similar situation. Been training for Chicago, overtrained. Got shin splints. Now missed 3 long runs. Been doing stair master for 40 minutes a day and that does not hurt so planning to try a 10 mile this Sunday . Already accepted the idea of forgetting my goal time and just run slow and run for fun. Wa training for 3:25 but now will just run at 4 hour pace and enjoy the day. Will use Chicago as a nice long run leading to NYC. Hopefully will be in good shape for New York.
I appreciate you sharing. I'm still on the fence about Chicago, but your comments give me some perspective to consider. Hope your run goes well this Sunday. My goal is to get a 12-13 miler in as I was able to do 8 yesterday.
Get well soon!
Thank you!
Very mysterious as to what the heck has being going on with your health. Glad you seem to finally be improving. Nice that you can defer to next year if need be. Will be anxious to see how you do in the next week or two.
Thanks, Joe.....Very disconcerting. Counting my blessings that it wasn't cancer or another serious condition. The challenge now is getting back to 100%.
I hope you feel better!
Thanks, Jorge
Feel better OMV!! ❤
Thank you
I wish you a speedy return to full health! The biggest challenge is to get healthy on race day.. Hope to see you on the Chicago starting line.
Thanks so much. Hope to see you there as well.
Bill, you "need" to do Chicago this year so that the year 2025 is free and open for you to do London and/or Berlin and/or Tokyo for your six-star medal. I am old - I don't have a gazillion years to wait for your six-star medal video!!! As I am a back-of-the-pack slow-jogger, I know that Chicago has a time limit of 6:30 - six and a half hours. That is baby-pace "fun-funning" for you. You don't have to race it - just do what for you is a baby-pace shuffle and just finish the darn thing so you have that official Chicago finish. When you receive your Six-Star Medal someday, no one will ask you if you finished Chicago fast, or slow.
I've never understood or been fulfilled with 'feat accomplishment'. My posture has always been that you don't need to enter an event to complete a feat - if you're going to enter a race at any distance, understand the assignment - and race against something, your own PB, within your age grouping, etc and if you can't be the best version of yourself on race day for any reason - why bother? If it works for you to accumulate stats - great.
@@therapygrind There are thousands of runners who are having lots of fun trying to accumulate finishes of the six World Marathon Majors. It's harmless fun, and a satisfying accomplishment for many people. Don't disparage it here. Maybe Bill and others are better at goal-setting than you are. However, it is also okay to NOT be the best version of yourself on a given day. Are you the best employee, the best spouse, the best son or best citizen on every single day you are alive?
@@therapygrind Of course you don't need to enter an event to accomplish a feat. Silly comment. I can accomplish the feat of vacuuming my living room without entering an event.
@@cathynewyork7918 You're not speaking to the issue. Your comment advocates NOT listening to your body, press on and to enter the event in pursuit of a badge (completing a feat). That's the issue I'm speaking to.
You don't know that it's 'harmless" or if Bill might worsen or exacerbate a condition - and lots of runners do exactly that, worsen a situation when they enter events not 100%, and that's how Bill characterized himself.
I definitely get your point, Cathy. My decision will likely come down to whether I feel I can have a decent result, not necessarily a PR. For me, running it slow just to get the medal toward the Six Stars isn't how I want to do it. I always want to give my best effort, and Chicago was the Major I wanted to CRUSH. The ability to defer allows me to make the decision without losing my guaranteed entry.
Hope you continue to get better. Don't push the training. There are other marathons and Chicago will come around again. Take care.
Thanks for the support. Great advice, and deferring won't be the end of the world if it comes to that.
Get better soon!
Thanks, Lani!
onwards and upwards Bill, sounds like a rough old patch🥰
Thanks, Nigel. Definitely a rough "Old" patch, for sure!
You would think in this day and age they would go test and find what virus is making you sick. I had a similar experience to yours. They did a scan and luckily found nothing but the thousands I had to pay out of pocket for that really hurt. All I ended up being told was it could be a virus and they sometimes act funny like that. I say if you feel back to normal soon, just go run it. If you have to slow your pace, just enjoy the experience.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Totally agree with you. Not having a definitive diagnosis doesn't make sense today. Now I'm waiting for the bill.