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So, eight months ago today I suffered a heart attack and ten days later had triple bypass surgery. Yesterday I completed week 5, run 3 and will start week 6 tomorrow. I never would have thought this possible but am going to keep going and do my best to finish the programme.

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Now that is a story! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Well done for getting this far and overcoming what was clearly major surgery !! Fantastic achievement : )

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Thank you very much. This forum has been a big help. I love seeing all the support and motivational messages. Week 6, run 1 completed earlier today. πŸ‘πŸ™‚

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Honestly all I can say is respect. Like seriously. Stories like this inspire the rest of us to throw on the trainers and get out there. Huge achievement on your part πŸ’ͺπŸ‘

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Rayros21Graduateβ€’ in reply toAliceInThePalace

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you. I've been inspired by so many of the stories I've read in this forum but have surprised myself by getting this far! πŸ™‚

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Wow! That’s incredible! I too had a health scare having had a Pulmonary Embolism. It gives you a bit of a different perspective on life doesn’t it 😬. Happy running! πŸ‘πŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ˜Ž

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