Expletive deleted😡

[HeavyFoot]

Having considered (and rejected) a diabetes foot tester’s advice to stop running a few weeks ago, I had an ECG test done last week and my GP has detected a slight heart defect. It is first degree block. 🫀👎

He advises stopping running until I get a 24 hour ECG. I will. ✋

Reading about it, first degree block is hardly the worst thing in the world, and runners do have it but can continue running.

Has anyone else on the forum experienced this?

In the meantime, walking and ebiking for me.

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that Heavy Foot. Must be worrying for you - and very frustrating. I hope all goes well with the ECG.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thank you Lcr. I’ve got my fingers crossed 👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

How frustrating for you HF but at least you’re on the case and with luck will be able to carry on running before too long! In the meantime, enjoy the walking and ebiking!

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Will do, Ogr. I’m told walking can be great exercise.

[nowster Graduate10]

Oh boy! Best to wait for the ECG. At least nowadays they're lightweight digital devices rather than the large walkman sized cassette tape devices they used to use.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I suppose I just have it strapped on and just have a normal day. 🌞

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

That's pretty much what you'll be told, I think.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Good Luck with the ECG HeavyFoot. Just think of it as a short running break and enjoy the cycling and walking.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That’s the way to think about it D5👍

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh no I'm sorry to hear that, what a b#*r! Fingers crossed for better news and hopefully you'll be running again before too long.How are you getting on with your ebike? I'm thinking of getting one.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you very much. I’m getting on fine with my ebike. It did take a while to find the balance and confidence of yesteryear. My main concern now is the terrible state of the roads. One piece of advice: be sure that the bike is powerful enough for not only your weight, but also for the hilliness of your area. Good luck!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to HeavyFoot]

Yes, the roads are shocking! Thanks for the advice, and good luck to you too🍀

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That must be worrying for you, but just consider that your heart is in much better shape because of your running and overall you’re fitter and that can only be good.

Hopefully you can get the 24 hour ECG done quickly and then you’ll know what you’re dealing with.

Keep us updated HF 🙂

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Ip. Yes, I’m hoping that the monitor can be arranged asap. 😃

[Hidden]

Oh so sorry to hear your news. Hope all goes well with your ECG. In the meantime chill out and enjoy walking and cycling for a change.👍😀

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, N63. More walking than cycling in this weather I think 💦

[Hidden in reply to HeavyFoot]

Absolutely!🤣🤣☔️

[Snail61 Graduate10]

Wishing you all the best for that ECG. I'm sure you'll be running again soon, meanwhile enjoy your walking and cycling! I'm also on the IC at the moment with an annoying Achilles tendon niggle but I've found an outlet for my frustration in Kayaking.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Snail61]

Enjoy! I gave my kayak (big plastic jobbie) away when I found battling against the Cornish waves was much harder than the placid Mediterranean.

[Snail61 Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

I know what you mean. I just love the med

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this but sounds like you're getting on with investigating the (potential) problem. Will be reassuring perhaps when you know what you're dealing with - hopefully nothing to worry about. Take it easy mean time. Good luck!

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you, Fm. I’m staying positive. 😀

[SkiMonday Graduate10]

Perfectly understandable expletive given the circumstances!

I'm sorry to here that and hope that you're back running soon.

Please keep us updated on your progress.

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks SM. I’m impatiently waiting for the ECG monitor. Doing lots of walking but it’s not the same.