Keen runner diagnosed with Parkinson’s will take on London Marathon

[Kia17]

“As soon as I found out that I had Parkinson’s I went straight home and signed up to run the London Marathon for Parkinson’s UK.

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[sleezy]

Good luck. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2005. I wasn't told of the beneficial effects of exercise. Luckily, I am still able to get around well enough and do some walking daily inside my house, sometimes using a walker. Fatigue is often a problem, but the antidote for fatigue is said to be exercise.

[ruff1]

My husband was diagnosed aged 49 , 12 years ago , he was a marathon runner but gave up due to foot cramping. Two years ago after retirement he joined a physio led gym , built up has core and stamina and us back running, he ran Leicester half marathon last year in just under two hours. Regular medication, good diet , exercise including Pilates, and high dose Vit B1 has all really helped . Good luck with your run 🏃‍♀️

[Kwinholt]

That is great!! I also am an ultra/‘marathon runner diagnosed with Parkinson’s going on 6 years . My dr encourages me to continue the only distance he is concerned with is my 50 milers , my body fatigues to much so I’ve stopped doing that distance. I also do Tough Mudder and my 30 year old son has signed he and myself for a Spartan Race in Monterey in June. This July I am running the San Francisco Marathon for Parkinson’s . I am very excited . I have previously done this marathon 5 times before Parkinson’s so this time it’s taken on a more important meaning . When I ran the California International Marathon my dr made me a shirt that said , “ A New Way Of Dealing With PD - Positive Determination. “ Do you take more meds when you are running longer distances ? I find that I need to. You are amazing . I would like to compare notes with you sometime. Keep running . Karen

[Kia17 in reply to Kwinholt]

Hi, thanks for sharing your story.

I have posted someone’s else experiences not myself.

Kia

[Kwinholt in reply to Kia17]

Oh lol I’m sorry. I feel silly. Take care . Karen