Hello

[Valentina98]

Hey Everyone

I'm new to the forum, but I've been on a few others since October.

I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Valentina I'm 24, last May 2022 after never running before in my life I started running I took up couch to 5k I fell in love with running and started parkruns I even signed myself up for a 10k for September 23 then in October I had a heart attack while running I'm a teacher and I was at work on a free period I went out and collapsed I don't remember too much after that.

I was recovering well and volunteered at my local parkrun. I even had walk/run a parkrun but in March 2023 I had a cardiac arrest and developed pneumonia.

Today for the first time in about a month I was back volunteering at my local parkrun. I'm looking forward to walking it again soon and I'm determined to run a 5k again and hopefully that 10k

V x

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Hey Welcome Valentina98 Great to see you here 😊👍

I'm just back from a tentative walk 😊

Come and join us in Couch to 5k as well.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5k

We will be with you all the way back 👍

[Valentina98 in reply to Instructor57]

I've joined it as well already 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Valentina98]

Excellent 😁👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

oh my goodness, you have been through it, but you sound like one determined lady. Every Saturday damienair puts up a post on here so that everyone can report on their parkrun exploits, whether running, walking or volunteering. So do join in.

[Valentina98 in reply to Dexy5]

I will do

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Welcome Valentina, gosh you’ve had a rough ride haven’t you? But you sound really positive and it would be lovely to think you could resume your walking/running with no ill effects. Stay well, and enjoy. ❤️

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Welcome to you - that sounds like you've been through a great deal. Well done for keeping going with your running and good luck to you on your park runs.

[SkiMonday Graduate10]

Welcome! That's one heck of an introduction to running!

Great to see you're volunteering again. Do you have any access to cardiac rehab to help with your recovery?

[Valentina98 in reply to SkiMonday]

I've got my appointment for May. I went to cardiac rehab last time and it helped a bit but with this time being more serious I'm looking forward to getting back