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I went for a run, we both ran yesterday so it was never going to be anything special, My thoughts were with all the HU people running races this weekend so I waved a few virtual pom poms.

Willow decided that today he would walk, he made sure no running would be involved by donning jeans and a jacket!

And there was me in shorts and a strappy tee shirt!

Some of you may know I’ve been under investigation for a lump in my mouth this year, well the investigating department took loads of tests, scratched their heads and threw me to another department to start again, I went through it all on Monday with the consultant who sent a letter of his initial findings and more tests which i received on Saturday after my 5k run. Out of all the pages the thing that stuck out was early emphysema in lower left quadrant. My medically trained daughter pointed out that most people of my age who’d once smoked would have similar and it’s only been found due to the tests otherwise I wouldn’t know.

So, I ran 5k yesterday and today would be half an hour, I of course set off way too fast, got puffed out, slowed down, breathed deeply, got a bit upset, then…..thought of all the people I know who can’t run, not don’t, can’t!

2 people I worked with yesterday both use wheelchairs, the people who live where I work, almost all of them younger than me, Children I have worked with in the past who never had the pleasure of running. I started to feel very appreciative of this body I have, , it’s not perfect but it can run albeit not very fast for anything up to a couple of hours.

30 minutes and a bit over 3k run and done, I’m once again working this evening so now I’ve got my feet up.

Run happy and appreciate every step you take

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Martlet76

Very poignant reflections on health and the luck we have.... thank you

My wife was just along the coast from you last weekend, she intended to go running on the sand but the tides were wrong. She had a great time though jumping in the waves fully clothed. Don't forget, you also live in a wonderful place.

I will be in Sussex in 10 days time visiting my Dad, I won't have any baggage space, so (tides depending) I might manage a barwfoot run on the sand

m7

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CBDBGraduate10

Beautiful picture!

Our health journeys are never-ending, aren’t they.

In my case, I’m completely convinced that running ensured my body could stand up to all sorts of detrimental aging and health-condition effects. In fact, I feel getting stronger with every run, and that at an age where we naturally do get weaker and running being a defence against my Hashi condition which is classed as progressive.

And I don’t even want to imagine where I would be health-wise without my running! So here’s to hoping that our upward health journeys will continue as long as they can for all of us!

Sending you good running vibes for feeling strong! Thank you and let’s run on!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCBDB

Thank you and that’s it exactly, I’ve got so many things now even though I think of myself as fit and healthy for my age, and now another round of tests, but now the cold from hell has retreated a bit I’m feeling my love for running again

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Doris8Graduate10

Agree we dont know how lucky we are at times, when we see people worse off than us. Enjoy what we can do even it is just walking like me . Sorry to hear of your health problems but your not letting get in the way of what you enjoy doing. Take care.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDoris8

Ah, the health stuff is all little really just lots of them, and walking is brilliant, i can’t even run as fast as you walk longer distances so I’m always impressed

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Doris8Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

thank u. Went out this morning, dark and cold and windy, gloves on today. Did at 8.2 km in 1 hour 21 min. First walk since last Sunday. Been resting foot as thought had plantar fasciitis. Enjoy the rest of your day .

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDoris8

I’m off to work soon. you enjoy yours too

dijep profile image
dijepGraduate10

I absolutely love your photo and your post. It should be a "must read" one for when we sometimes forget what we can do. I remember when I first started to run further than 5k I'd lie in the bath afterwards and say thank you to my legs 😄

Again running worked its magic, I wonder how many of us have started out feeling unhappy, sad or fed up and slowly with every footfall climbed our way back to smiling.

I hope you continue to have some lovely weather so we can see more photos of your wonderful life affirming runs x

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply todijep

Thank you, that’s 2 days I’ve run in the morning and gone to work until 10 afterwards, getting some exercise in

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RunBrianRunGraduate10

A very poignant post Sola and a lovely photo to accompany it too. 👍

Reading this, and especially Tim’s post earlier this week, is as good a reminder as any that I need to be truly grateful for my health at this moment in time. Thank you

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunBrianRun

That’s how I feel Brian

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Dexy5Graduate10

A beautiful pic with those teazels in the sunshine W&S. You are doing brilliantly just getting out when you can for as long as you can.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDexy5

I’m really enjoying it Dexy,

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Oh gosh xxx You have gone through the mill... a lot!!

We reach a certain age and things happen... but as you say... you are strong, you are running, you can do it and you DO , do it!

Many folk younger than you COUL do it but don't do it... and there are ones who would give everything to get out there.

You are awesome... and you will come through this next blip again... stronger than before!

Well done you!

Beautiful photograph too x

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thank you, and if this consultant can’t work out what to do then he’ll throw me to the next, so I continue to work and I continue to run, and be inspired by so many here, including your lovely self xx

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Sandraj39Graduate10

A very thought provoking post and so, so true. I run because I can and am so grateful that I can. 🏃‍♀️❤️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toSandraj39

Me too

Indielass00 profile image
Indielass00

Well done on the run Sola. Sorry to hear about your mouth. Hope all gets sorted for you.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toIndielass00

It’s a bit of a nuisance but I’ve got the good pain pills now

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misswobbleGraduate10

I’m pleased to hear you’re still running during your health investigations. I hope they manage to get to the bottom of it🤞

Meanwhile enjoy your running 😀💪👍

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HeavyFootGraduate10

That’s a wonderful Positive Mental Attitude!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toHeavyFoot

Thank you 😊

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grumpyoldgirl

Oh my goodness, you are allowed to have a little wallow every so often, I actually think it's necessary. It's a way to process what is happening before we take a deep breath and carry on. And you are one of the best Carry-on-ers that I know. (Just had a little voice saying "Ooh, Matron! " in my head but I'm ignoring it) 😘

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Ha ha grumpyoldgirl I get frustrated with myself sometimes, can’t run faster, can’t run further than 10k but I just keep going

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

I have not had a particularly good year - not with ill health but with things happening within the family and the prospect of moving house. I can't really remember the last time I ran and just cannot motivate myself to do any exercise at all. It's always tomorrow or Monday but I realise I have to do something and reading your post has reminded me that things could be a whole lot worse. I need to get up off my butt and give myself a kick.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to59er

Aww we all have those times. and I’ve had weeks where i couldn’t be bothered but even a short run does so much good, most of all enjoy whatever you do

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

I think it would definitely have to be short - I'm so unfit now

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to59er

I’ve been known to get home tired and gone for a 15 minute run, it doesn’t take long and is better than nothing, I’ve also been known to wear leggings and running shoes to work so i sort of have to go because everyone at work says things like ‘ going for a run after work?’

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

Yeah, 15 minutes sounds do'able' 🙂 thanks!

Gwenllian1 profile image
Gwenllian1Graduate10

this is a greatpost sola! I've had various set backs and keep coming back and trying again. This post been an inspiration to me morning. Just off now. I'm wearing running shoes plus vaguely sporty clothing! I may run. I may walk. Either way, I'll be out there! Thank you reminding me how lucky are xx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toGwenllian1

Hey, well done you for keep going out, and enjoy your run/walk/whatever you do 😀

Cowladyrunning profile image
CowladyrunningGraduate10

that's a great message Sola and don't we hear a lot how people fight illness better because they're runners etc. Well done on still getting out when you have long work days.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCowladyrunning

Thank you, and yes, it sure does us good to get out and run

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limberlouGraduate10

I can understand you getting upset at first though, I was the same when I was diagnosed with asthma - I was 65 and my AM at the time wouldn’t let me go for my flu jab because “ we are too busy to spare you at the moment”. And 10 days later I went down with flu( before I’d managed to get another appointment), and ended up with 2 weeks in bed and another week at home so he’d have been better to let me go for my appointment which would have taken me 5 mins to walk to and 5 mins back and probably about 5 mins in there at most.

And I struggled with my breathing until my dr finally diagnosed me with asthma, after I’d had healthy lungs all my life!!! Then of course the ( I’m sure it was covid ) virus at end of 2019- beg of 2020, which also wiped me out for nearly 3 months, didn’t help.

I just wonder if he’d let me have that first jab if I’d have not been so ill and maybe avoided using inhalers now.

Anyway I can still run and it’s actually made me more determined to run as it opens up my lungs and I always feel better afterwards and as you say at least we CAN run still. I’m sure you will still run and feel healthier for it too 💕

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply tolimberlou

I’m one of those AM’s who would always stand in for someone so they could attend something important, that cough/cold/flu thing that arrived just before covid makes you wonder doesn’t it? I had it and was in hospital on oxygen at the time, but home again within 24 hours, felt awful for weeks after, I think the letter annoyed me because no one has bothered to tell my results at each stage, just that they don’t know what it is and more tests needed. Yes much appreciation that I can run here

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indeed Sola, make the most of what we have…and can do! Whether it’s running or walking, just get out there and do it and enjoy. Life has a habit of throwing us curve balls, and you never know what will be around the corner…

🏃🏻‍♀️🐌🌞🍁🍂🧡

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toLottieMW

That’s very true 😀

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