My Running Journey Part Two

[gaztops]

I am really sorry, but I am not a newbie runner. I started running back in 2013 and up to the start of May I was running marathons previous to having a health scare and finding out I had Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

But this condition leads to breathlessness even during walking. I know I may never be able to run marathons again, but I thought the C25K would be a good form of rehabilitation to help me get back to some kind of normality.

I still think that exercise is still a prevention rather than a cause of my latest health issues and hope everyone doing the C25K on here doesn't get put off by this post.

Thanks for listening.

[Debston Graduate]

Hi gaztops, this is a wonderfully supportive forum, no need to apologise for not being a newbie runner! Sorry to hear about your health scare - must have been a very tough time. What does your doctor think about you getting back into running? I think doing C25K to rebuild your fitness sounds like a great idea but I'm not a medical expert!

[Deals1 Graduate]

Hi. Sorry to hear about your health scare. As Debston says I agree I think it sounds a good plan, but no expert either. But u will find lots of support here

Good luck with it

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I think C25K can be great for people who need to 'rein back' and find enjoyment keeping active at a different level just as much as for the couch potato. You are very welcome... I'm imagining you've had a fair bit of cardiology guidance that in terms of your heart a gentle return to running is OK to try. We've had someone before with a serious cardiac issue.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome to this great place

Even though you are not a new runner, please do check out our essential post for Newbies... it could prove really helpful

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I am sure you have taken the advice you need from your specialists, that you are okay to be doing this.

You will find a huge amount of support here and folk with similar issues to you too...

Please. keep posting your runs for terrific support and encouragement... The mantra is slow and steady .... which should suit you perfectly!