Be positive

[MattGGibson]

Evening everyone - as usual this place gives me a lift - so much help and support from everyone.

I'm reminded that a year ago I was mid FCR (6 rounds) and feeling awful. This evening I ran 10kilometres in 52 minutes as I train for the Westminster 10K that I am running in support of CLLSA. My overriding feeling therefore, is one of positivity - and I firmly believe that this will mean that my blood test result later in the week will be positive too!

Good luck everyone!

[Newdawn Administrator]

You sound bright and positive Matt and it’s great to hear!

Very best wishes for the Westminster 10K and your upcoming blood results😊

Newdawn

[Elizabetha]

Well done! This is great news!

Good luck with the 10km.👟👟

[MsLockYourPosts Passed Volunteer]

Amazing what a good doctor, the right meds, and support from friends can do for us. Have a great run!

[PlanetaryKim]

Awesome story, Matt! Good luck in the 10k.

[Gailandbert]

Crikey . 52 mins

I am also doing the run for CLLSA . I’d be happy with double that .

I need to do more training!!

Doing a 5k race for life to see just how rubbish I am . It will be a fun day

Gail

[MattGGibson in reply to Gailandbert]

Hi Gail - I found a really good 10 week plan on the Vitality Health insurance website - really builds you up gently. Good luck, see you on the start line

[SMS-not-cll in reply to Gailandbert]

Gailand Bert,

I wish you winged feet so your run is your best ever, especially because it is for the because it is for CLLSA

SMS

[Gailandbert]

I’ll have a look

I am doing it with my 2 sons

See you there

[ygtgo]

Go Matt ...

Well done you ... 10K under an hour is good going

... ( although after 6 rounds of FCR I don't know what they'll think if they pull you over for a sample ! )

I used to love to run.

The only exercise I get nowadays is when I 'jump' to conclusions.

Keep up the good work.

ygtgo

[UK-Sparky]

Congratulations Matt an inspiration to us all!

UK Sparky

[Bethan49]

Agree totally.. It can overwhelm your everyday life.. But live with it not it with you. Excellent work on the training... Brilliant actually! Good old Fcr!!! Similar to me.. 2 years just about start treatment.. Main difference is I can't claim to being super dooper fit!!!! Good luck!

[pati23]

Best wishes for your run,and thanks for your positive outlook, and long may it continue!

P

[casanova]

What good news Matt and good luck to get that time in your 10k.

Maureen UK

[Kokobean]

Wonderful! I admire you crazy runners as I don’t think I have it in me.

[SMS-not-cll]

Matt, your post put a smile on my face and added a positive zing to my day. What brilliant news!

Best wishes for a spectacular Westminster run and for your future blood work. I am in the US, but I cheer on all CLLers wherever we live!

Wishing good days and good health to all.

SMS

[Sucee]

Really thrilled for you, Matt! And well done on your 10 km run. It's been 1 year since I started FCR (6 cycles) and whilst I'm still neutropenic, I feel fantastic!

Best wishes