Just completed my 1st half marathon (with bronchiectasis)

[Dodgylungsrunner]

Hi everyone.. just a quick post.. on Sunday I completed my 1st half marathon (Colchester Half Marathon).. I've had bronchiectasis now for 35 years (fairly severe in the base of both lungs).. luckily I'm able to run.. so after 5 months and 245 miles of training gradually building up my millage I did it... It was a brilliant experience.. I did it in 1.58.56.. which I couldn't believe as I never thought I would do it in under 2 hours... I've been raising money for the blf.. If I can encourage anyone to exercise to their ability it would make me very happy as it it's so beneficial with a lung condition..and if I can do it I'm sure anyone can.. thanks for listening.😉😉😉

PS if anyone would like to make a donation to the blf through my just giving page here's the link. Thankyou

justgiving.com/goandygoandy

[HungryHufflepuff]

That's an incredible achievement. And so awesome that you've been raising money at the same time 👍

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thanks.. I feel sooo happy 😀😀😀😀

[Hidden]

Well done Andy, I also have Bronch but couldn't even walk a marathon because of RA, OA Osteoporosis among other things. I've donated to your Just Giving page.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Hidden]

Hi Kathleen.. thankyou so much for your kind words and for donating... x

[Hidden in reply to Dodgylungsrunner]

Least I could do Andy. XXX

[Hidden]

Thank you so much Dodgylungsrunner that's fantastic! On behalf of everyone here at the BLF, huge mega **thank you**!!

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Ben.. I've got plenty more races being arranged.. so as long as I can keep going I'll keep fundraising mate..😁😁😁😁

[Hidden]

Well done Andy! Respect and many thanks. As a fellow life bronch I know exactly how hard that was for you. I will be donating.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much x

[Dodgylungsrunner]

Thank you Rachel for donating.. x

[carrina]

Well done . I have made a donation

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to carrina]

Thank you Soo much carrina x

[carrina in reply to Dodgylungsrunner]

Welcome . Sorry it was`nt more, you done so well. Brilliant achievement

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to carrina]

Thankyou..Dont be silly lol..x

[cofdrop-UK]

Good on ya Andy - you really are a star.

Love cx

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thank you so much for your donation and kind words x

[Emmles70]

Congratulations! That's amazing! You're very inspirational 💖

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Emmles70]

Thank you x

[BrianTaylor]

Amazing! Congratulations 😎😎

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to BrianTaylor]

Cheers Brian..!

[Candyred]

What a lovely story to read this morning .. well done you! Huge hugs xx

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Candyred]

Thank you x

[illawarra]

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement and such an encouragement to us all. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes from Oz.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to illawarra]

Cheers..!!!

[TheBoys]

Hi there. That's incredibly inspiring. Well done mate.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to TheBoys]

Cheers..!!

[simplesprout]

Well done, every credit to you, total inspiration

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to simplesprout]

Thank you sooo much x

[Tinytan]

Well done that s fab

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Tinytan]

Thank you x

[Ergendl]

Well done, Andy. Donated too.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you sooo much x

[GintyFerguson]

Brilliant!!

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to GintyFerguson]

Thanks x

[Shirleyj]

Well done x

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Shirleyj]

Thanks Shirley x

[Izb1]

Well done Andy, I am supposed to have mild bronch but couldnt run for a bus, ha!

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Izb1]

Thanks.. I'm sure you could..😁😁😁

[watergazer]

Well done- great achievement

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to watergazer]

Thanks

[Response]

So lovely to hear a positive story like this - and even if different people will have different capacities, for me it has made me less fearful for the person I care for who has similar severe issues. Thank you!!! Donation on it's way.

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Response]

Really..!! Thank you for them kind words..x

[FlossyF]

Well done Andy - what a brilliant achievement. Liz

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to FlossyF]

Thanks Liz x

[Pinkwalker]

Well done Andy. You should feel well chuffed. Xxx

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Pinkwalker]

Thanks... I am well chuffed and feel very humble..xx

[Neville33]

That's awesome....I too started doing 10k marathons in Toronto ..May 12 will be my 3rd 10 k....medals r fab. Lol

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Neville33]

Thanks.. that's great.. keep up the great work and maybe we'll see you do you 1st half marathon soon mate...

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Dodgylungsrunner]

Do you use Strava..?

[Caspiana]

That is amazing Andy. I am really in awe of your achievement. 😊👍👑

[Skatergirl1]

wow, you are amazing, what an inspiration for the rest of us. Well done x

[Weewheezer1]

Go Andy! 😃 Well done! You are an inspiration!

[Hacienda]

Well Done Andy, Your a true Inspiration . Go Andy Go. xxxx

[Dodgylungsrunner in reply to Hacienda]

Thanks Carolina...😀😀😀... Just trying to think what to do for my next challenge..I'm definitely going to do at least one or two more half marathons this year if I can..how's things with you atm..? Do you still live in Spain...? I used to live in a little village on the centre of Spain called fuensalida... Anyhow.. thanks for your kind words.. I would never see myself as an inspiration to anyone..lol I'm just a normal guy with this shitty lung condition.. xx

[Hacienda in reply to Dodgylungsrunner]

Hi Andy, Thanks for your Reply. I don't Live in Spain any More, came back here 6 years ago. I do have my family there. Wished I had never left. But, we have to make the most of a bad Situation. Your Running IS Inspirational Andy, I did a lot of Sports when I lived in Spain, Weather Good and at that time my Health was Very Good. Fuensalida, which Region/Area. There are a few of us on here who have,or are living in Spain. Te Hablar en Espanol Andy?

My Daughter in Law does Marathons & Park Runs all year Round she lives near Leighton Buzzard, so lots of Beautiful country Side. She has Medals Galore. London Marathon twice, Irish too and has just signed up for her next Marathon for the end of this Month. Keep going Andy and please keep us all informed on your challenges. It certainly inspires me to exercise more. Love n Hugs xxxx