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WK 5 R3 and it’s been emotional

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Keep-it-tickingGraduate
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This last run was something I never thought I’d get to again, to cut a long story short I’ve had 11 cardiac stents, a number of heart attacks including arrests and a quad CABG. I was first diagnosed in my late 30 and my career was over in an instant. It’s been a long trial over many years but at last I can run again. So emotional was I that I broke down and cried when I got home. Thank you all on here because reading your posts has been incredibly motivating. Happy Solstice to you all. I know it’s a day late sorry.

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Sometimes the darkest day is not dark at all! Fantastic post- congratulations on doing so well after so many years of struggle. Keep up the good work! Happy Christmas

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Just take it nice and steady. There is no need to push hard.

Congratulations on overcoming the adversity.

Keep running keep smiling.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

You are being amazing😊..

Well done on that W5 R3..so pleased for you.

Onwards and upwards nice and steady..😊xx

Wow, you are amazing. Bright blessings of Yule xx

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Lindarunner

What an amazing story! You’ve come such a long way, understandable that you were emotional. I think you’ll find you’re the one motivating and inspiring others, me included 🙂

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TheziggyGraduate

Wow - what a motivational and inspiring post. I get why you chose that nickname Keep-it-ticking

As IannodaTruffe says keep it slow and steady, but I'm sure you know your body and can judge how not to overdo it.

Merry Christmas 8-)

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Keep-it-tickingGraduate

Thank you for the kind words but there are plenty of people more inspirational I believe.

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FishypiefaceGraduate

Blimey, no wonder you broke down, you've certainly been through it and then some. I am choked up just reading this! You absolutely are amazing and proving to us all that anything is possible.

Good luck with the rest of your journey.

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