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First 10k run πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ since AFIb diagnosis. Hope for us all πŸ€—

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Me & my running buddy Belle one of my pigley wigleys.

Spreading the positivity. I wanted to share with this wonderful group that on Friday I ran my first 10k since my AFIb diagnosis last July. I returned to running in November following the OK from cardiologist & just took it steady. Some of you have seen my previous post about putting AFIb into remission πŸ™ well it’s now been 12 weeks without any episodes, following 6 episodes every 2 weeks. I am very motivated to do whatever it takes to live a good if not excellent quality of life πŸ₯°

I’ve just done 3 very indulgent days in London for my nieces surprise 21st and fell off the wagon & it made me slightly nervous 😬 but back at it tomorrow. Onwards & upwards fellow AFibbers. ❀️

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stoneyrosed

Amazing, your an inspiration to all of us afibbers. I started my first gym session today since my ablation on mar 9th. You give me inspiration to continue to work hard thank you πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Pigleywigley in reply to stoneyrosed

Go you Stoney! Hope the gym session went ok & glad you are back there. We all need to motivate each other. As you know life can be very hard with this condition. πŸ’ͺ🏻

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CDreamer

Of well done! I’m struggling to get out of bed today - but not because of AF. It’s so heartening to see examples of what can be done. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Pigleywigley in reply to CDreamer

Hey CD hope you are now rested & feeling a bit better. πŸ€—

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Tryfan

Well done. From experience may I make this suggestion. Try and stay out of the heart beat red zone. Up to it , maybe occasionally just in it, then reduce effort. Stay safe, fit and well.

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Pigleywigley in reply to Tryfan

Will do thank you. I keep it steady & if goes over 150 slow it down. Especially on beta blockers.

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KMRobbo

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Padayn01

Well done may I ask what is your max heart rate when you do the 10k run?

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Pigleywigley in reply to Padayn01

You may 154 highest average of 138. I’m47 years old. πŸ₯°

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Padayn01 in reply to Pigleywigley

Thank you x

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Pigleywigley

Limited sugar - stevia insteadNo processed grains

No processed meat

4l of water

No caffeine

Limited alcohol

Vit C rich foods

Whole foods

More veggies

3 x omega 3 per week

Just about to introduce green smoothies to get my veg in

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Singwell in reply to Pigleywigley

That's a LOT of water - is it OK to ask your BMI?

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Pigleywigley in reply to Singwell

Of course 24.5 I’m 11 stone 8 lb & 5foot 9. I’ve lost a stone since xmas.

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Snowgirl65

Well done! I envy your enthusiasm -- and love the picture of you and your friend!

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Pigleywigley in reply to Snowgirl65

Hey snowgirl it’s hard to stay motivated but I’m determined I’m not going back to those dark months of extreme anxiety, fear & illnesses. Staying positive as much as I can.

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Singwell

That's positive news indeed! Thank you for sharing. . looking forward to being able to do interval walking again before too long and - mowing the lawn - ten weeks post ablation. May you continue well

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Pigleywigley in reply to Singwell

Walking is great exercise! Getting as many steps in & setting a target is a good plan πŸ‘

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Pigleywigley

Ha ha I’ve tried that many pints in the past of course! Well John Day book says 1 ounce of water per 1lb of body weight. It is a lot & I don’t always get there but I try!

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Singwell in reply to Pigleywigley

OK that's interesting. So erm 53 ounces - not sure how many in a pint - 20? That would be about 2.5 pints. Will head to Google and put into litres. I think I've got it about right if I've understood you. Reason for asking btw is I once had a horrid BP hypo due to loss of electrolytes during an AF event. I dutifully replaced all lost fluid due to peeing but not the salts. I'm going interval walking tomorrow if my energy levels are good. Gotta take things carefully post ablation plus a but older than you...

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Jetcat

Well done pigleywigley keep it up. Hope the pooches are well.πŸ‘x

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Pigleywigley in reply to Jetcat

All good here Jetcat in the pigleywigley camp with me n pooches. πŸ₯°

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