tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post116881859806133971..comments2023-10-07T01:33:56.199-07:00Comments on Dirt Diva: Catrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1169070987910283382007-01-17T13:56:00.001-08:002007-01-17T13:56:00.001-08:00hey Anon-I'm sure we will run a race together some...hey Anon-<BR/>I'm sure we will run a race together some day. I'm not rich so I can't run all over the USA. One day I hope to be though.<BR/>I will be gone for three months on the Pacific crest trail 2,700 miles. I won't be working so I have to budget. :(<BR/>Next year I'll run MMT 100 again.<BR/>CatraCatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1169070984303617182007-01-17T13:56:00.000-08:002007-01-17T13:56:00.000-08:00hey Anon-I'm sure we will run a race together some...hey Anon-<BR/>I'm sure we will run a race together some day. I'm not rich so I can't run all over the USA. One day I hope to be though.<BR/>I will be gone for three months on the Pacific crest trail 2,700 miles. I won't be working so I have to budget. :(<BR/>Next year I'll run MMT 100 again.<BR/>CatraCatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1169006472749853562007-01-16T20:01:00.000-08:002007-01-16T20:01:00.000-08:00Maybe it's all the body paint that's causing the m...Maybe it's all the body paint that's causing the malaiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168975296726344522007-01-16T11:21:00.000-08:002007-01-16T11:21:00.000-08:00hey lora-I have tried everything natural. I work ...hey lora-<BR/>I have tried everything natural. I work in Nutrition at Whole foods Market. I know all the natural way.<BR/>I have tried it all.<BR/>I have 100% pure cranberry juice in all my drops and I drink it everyday and all day before the race.<BR/>I've been suffer since 2002 with bladder infections.<BR/>I will go back to the natural stuff and try a few more different combinations.<BR/>CatraCatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168954376407809082007-01-16T05:32:00.000-08:002007-01-16T05:32:00.000-08:00Catra--Have you ever tried to drink cranberry juic...Catra--<BR/>Have you ever tried to drink cranberry juice during these runs? I think the cranberry even comes in a pill form. <BR/><BR/>Amazing job on the 100k! Congrats!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097449024776240679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168938100264493252007-01-16T01:01:00.000-08:002007-01-16T01:01:00.000-08:00Hey Anon-Thanks for the info. and web-site.I am no...Hey Anon-<BR/>Thanks for the info. and web-site.<BR/>I am now totally in shock that I was given this.<BR/>I was given cipro by my doctor in June after I was in the hospital. I took it for 5 days than off for a couple weeks and the infection came back and than 5 more days.<BR/>The doctor who gave me me the Levaquin knew I ran ultras and knew I would only be taken 1 pill before each 100 mile race.<BR/>After reading all these reports of injuries and deaths I'm in TOTAL SHOCK!!!<BR/>I can't believe I was given these antibiotics like they were no big deal.<BR/>I'm super upset.<BR/>Thanks for sending me the link.<BR/>CatraCatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009441300980173501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168933650678695402007-01-15T23:47:00.000-08:002007-01-15T23:47:00.000-08:00Strongly suggest you log unto www fqresearch.org a...Strongly suggest you log unto www fqresearch.org and read the 4000 plus medical journal entries that document the horrendous damage done to people who took levaquin as well as the quinolone adverse drug reaction forum hosted by yahoo. (over 1500 members who have been crippled for life)<BR/><BR/>Spontaneous tendon rupture is the NUMBER ONE adverse reaction to levaquin. Together with liver damage and irreversible peripherial neuropathy. <BR/><BR/>Health Canada is investigating numerous deaths associated with it's use due to liver failure and multiple organ failure and the Attorney General of the State of Illinois together with Public Citizen have filed a petition with the FDA regarding the severe and permanent adverse reactions associated with levaquin in 2004 and 2005.<BR/><BR/>Honestly your lucky these drugs did not kill you.<BR/><BR/>They are drugs of last resort when nothing else will work. They sure as hell are not to be used to prevent a bladder infection.<BR/><BR/>If you blow a tendon in the next couple of years you can plan on suing your doctor for malpractice.<BR/><BR/>You are now at risk for the next two years or so of a spontaneous tendon rupture. Particulary the Achilles and the ones in your shoulders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168901021459195932007-01-15T14:43:00.000-08:002007-01-15T14:43:00.000-08:00Catra--you are my heroine! i've always wanted to ...Catra--<BR/><BR/>you are my heroine! i've always wanted to run in the same race with you and i'm disappointed you're not coming out to MMT this year. maybe i'll see you at some western run one day!<BR/><BR/>--anonymous male VHTRC admirerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168887069756862132007-01-15T10:51:00.000-08:002007-01-15T10:51:00.000-08:00Congratulations on your 100k finish. And to finish...Congratulations on your 100k finish. And to finish strong while dealing with the side effects shows what an amazing athlete you are. Way to go!<BR/>~kimSoberMommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464376895269654756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168881132425014712007-01-15T09:12:00.000-08:002007-01-15T09:12:00.000-08:00Catra,Health comes first! Wise option! Congrat man...Catra,<BR/>Health comes first! Wise option! Congrat many times!<BR/>GKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168876048642587682007-01-15T07:47:00.000-08:002007-01-15T07:47:00.000-08:00Sending peace and love, in oodles and oodles. You'...Sending peace and love, in oodles and oodles. You'll always be my hero! happy days, john :)flatfoot freddie (fer da' hitman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02639157569672898169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168874314828074392007-01-15T07:18:00.000-08:002007-01-15T07:18:00.000-08:00CONGRATULATIONS! To my favorite kukini:) Enjoy the...CONGRATULATIONS! To my favorite kukini:) Enjoy the rest of your time there in Hawaii. Takecare!<BR/><BR/>Ofierunrgrrl7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04081377130485288860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168873016467731862007-01-15T06:56:00.000-08:002007-01-15T06:56:00.000-08:00You are truly amazing...can't believe you ran 100K...You are truly amazing...can't believe you ran 100K experiencing those side effects. Great attitude and awesome athlete.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168850185067665922007-01-15T00:36:00.000-08:002007-01-15T00:36:00.000-08:00I love your positive attitude, you're a winner!I love your positive attitude, you're a winner!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887866077099979177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168838488218615152007-01-14T21:21:00.000-08:002007-01-14T21:21:00.000-08:00In celebration of your achievement:http://www.yout...In celebration of your achievement:<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wl2QFnSEJo<BR/><BR/>Yeahhhh Catra! - DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309712607740704777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168836178979115702007-01-14T20:42:00.000-08:002007-01-14T20:42:00.000-08:00GRRR dam Doctor's messing with my Catra and her RU...GRRR dam Doctor's messing with my Catra and her RUNS...hmm I prescribe not using Dr's :-) <BR/><BR/>ok i am kidding but not a fan of them, too much trial and error (nothing personal to sr in tx post)<BR/><BR/>GREAT RACE!<BR/><BR/>BobBob - BlogMYruns.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529878931334675228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168834468665419752007-01-14T20:14:00.000-08:002007-01-14T20:14:00.000-08:00Catra,Congrats on finishing the 100K while experie...Catra,<BR/>Congrats on finishing the 100K while experiencing those side effects. <BR/>It's amazing how great you and Darren look even though you had already pushed thru 60 miles when that pic was taken!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074871956216549830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168831135041783432007-01-14T19:18:00.000-08:002007-01-14T19:18:00.000-08:00way to go Catra!! You are one awesome runner. so...way to go Catra!! You are one awesome runner. sorry your race didn't go exactly as you planned, but as you always do, you stay positive and find the silver lining.<BR/><BR/>too cool girlfriend.<BR/>steveUltra Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654426930854555280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168830969222161712007-01-14T19:16:00.000-08:002007-01-14T19:16:00.000-08:00Nice job, Catra! A cool new belt buckle and healt...Nice job, Catra! A cool new belt buckle and healthy bladder to boot!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609653940286042245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168825496791316472007-01-14T17:44:00.000-08:002007-01-14T17:44:00.000-08:00Job well done!Job well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168824911242943782007-01-14T17:35:00.000-08:002007-01-14T17:35:00.000-08:00way to go Catra. you are an amazing athlete and k...way to go Catra. you are an amazing athlete and know your body better than anyone. glad to hear you took care of yourself out there. do enjoy the rest of your stay and soak up the local vibe while you can. i love hawaii.<BR/>aloha and mahalo!!christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399589412825590675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168824713558161832007-01-14T17:31:00.000-08:002007-01-14T17:31:00.000-08:00Hi Catra,I don't know if you saw this on the ultra...Hi Catra,<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you saw this on the ultralist recently, but it directly relates to the antibiotic you were prescribed. This is a response to someone who wondered about running while on Levaquin:<BR/><BR/>Bill,<BR/><BR/>Stop running, or trying to run, for at least 2 weeks. And be careful<BR/>even walking. Swimming (without kicking) is about the only<BR/>cardiovascular exercise you can do safely for 2 weeks. Levaquin is<BR/>one of the relatively new antibiotics in the "quinalone" family.<BR/>Almost 2 years ago my wife was prescribed one of these (not Levaquin,<BR/>but another closely related one) for flu-like symptoms. After a few<BR/>days of rest, she went out for a short, easy run at a local park.<BR/>She made it about 100 yards and was stopped cold by a sharp pain in<BR/>her calf. She had to limp back to her car. She had the presence of<BR/>mind to correlate the experience with taking the antibiotic, so she<BR/>read the "fine print" which pointed out the remote possibility of<BR/>such symptoms. Then she researched this phenomenon on the web. Her<BR/>research confirmed her suspicion that the calf pain was directly<BR/>related to the antibiotic. Then she went back to the doctor who<BR/>prescribed it, who also confirmed it. She then became just another<BR/>"anecdotal" piece of evidence. Apparently, how or why the<BR/>"quinalones" sometimes cause this extreme tendon pathology remains a<BR/>medical mystery. It is also uncertain how to tell for sure how long<BR/>after ingesting the antibiotic the tendons remain susceptibly<BR/>weakened. Two weeks seems to be the minimum "safety" period, but in<BR/>some cases it can be more than a month....... Wait, I ain't finished<BR/>yet. A few months ago I was prescribed Levaquin for a bad case of<BR/>sinusitis. I was pretty sick, so I did no exercise for about 5<BR/>days. Then, on the 6th day, I went out for a 3-mile jog with my<BR/>wife. After barely a mile I experienced sudden, very sharp pain in<BR/>my right calf. It felt like I had just been shot. Within a few<BR/>strides I was reduced to walking. Within a few more strides I<BR/>couldn't walk a single further step. My wife had to run back home<BR/>and come pick me up with the car. In both of our cases the pathology<BR/>turned out to be tendonous--the very top of the achilles where it<BR/>merges into the gastrocnemius muscle. I went back to my doctor, and<BR/>he acknowledged that he was aware of the tendon pathology<BR/>possibility, but that it wasn't statistically significant enough for<BR/>him not to have prescribed it. But then I told him about my wife's<BR/>experience of the previous year, and his eyes opened wide. We had<BR/>presented him with what you might call "anecdotally significant"<BR/>evidence. He told us he was going to write up our coincidental<BR/>stories, and that he suspects the probability of the tendon pathology<BR/>for active athletes may actually be much higher. He said he would<BR/>stop prescribing quinalones for patients who he knows are active<BR/>athletes. Be really careful for a few weeks, and don't take any more<BR/>quinalones as long as you remain active.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-Dan Brannen<BR/><BR/>Stay safe out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168823107422908552007-01-14T17:05:00.000-08:002007-01-14T17:05:00.000-08:00We have all learned in ultra running that some day...We have all learned in ultra running that some days are great, some are not. I love your attitude, Catra! Curious - how often have you suffered bladder infections in 100's? I'm in the medical field, so this type of thing is interesting to me. <BR/><BR/>sr in txAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168822716506146922007-01-14T16:58:00.000-08:002007-01-14T16:58:00.000-08:00Way to go on the Hawaii 100. You did all you could...Way to go on the Hawaii 100. You did all you could and that's great! Even better is your positive attitude! There's plenty of ultras waiting for you, but it's time to stay healthy. I grew up in Fremont and used to run Mission Peak too, but never Ultra type mileage. I miss it there. I'm living in the Central Valley now and it's just not the same. You have a great website and you are a great athlete! I added your blog link to my blog, I hope that's okay. Take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of your stay in the islands.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438263015078788527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15115012.post-1168822012051341072007-01-14T16:46:00.000-08:002007-01-14T16:46:00.000-08:00Catra,Great to see you smiling, I am glad you took...Catra,<BR/><BR/>Great to see you smiling, I am glad you took care of yourself... soak in the sun and the surf before heading back home...<BR/><BR/>Stan...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com