Running couch to 5k with Lymphodema

[natnatlu]

Hi fellow lymphies !

Secondary Lymphodema since accident and sepsis in 2014

.So I recently signed up to my first 5k charity run this year ! June 10th .No probs with lymphie leg yet and have managed two runs a week but hope to get this 5k run under my belt so that I can prove to myself and others this condition won’t stop us doing anything we really want to .... 😄

Since my accident I haven’t been very mobile at all . Hope to keep you updated on my progress and hope I can inspire others to challenge their condition too .

Looking for others with inspiring stories to keep me motivated to run ? Cos it’s hard 🏃‍♀️

[Lynora]

Several of my lymphie clients do Park Runs at weekends - they take their dogs, and one girl takes her 8 month old daughter - she’s recently started jogging, having stuck to walking the routes while she was pregnant. I have nothing but admiration for you and them - Respect! 👊

[Health1919]

Do your legs swell while you are running/walking? Whenever I walk fast or run my leg swells within 5 minutes and then hardens and takes about 10 days to reduce.

[Jenny113 in reply to Health1919]

Hi. I jog first thing and wear my (dirty) garments. Then come back shower and put on clean ones. So far I’ve not had a problem.

[natnatlu in reply to Jenny113]

Hi Jenny , that’s good to hear !

[natnatlu in reply to Health1919]

Hiya . I haven’t noticed any significant swelling . I imagine that might happen when I finish the 5 k though .probably because I am still walking mixed with running . I have to build up to the run gradually 😄

[Jenny113]

I’m also doing the couch to 5k with my lymphoma. I’m doing it and a calorie controlled diet as I’m really struggling to lose weight. I’ve never jogged before and I’m loving it.

[natnatlu in reply to Jenny113]

Are you using the couch to 5k app ?

I love the app 😄

[lovesradio]

Fantastic to hear of your 5K plans, go girl! Let us know which charity and I will sponsor you xx

[natnatlu in reply to lovesradio]

Awww thank you . I will put up the Macmillan sponsorship page soon .

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I have been snow skiing for 8 years i continue to swim 18 -24 laps Olympic pool

trail hiking biking 18-25 miles...... yoga... the more I exercise correctly the more I can do along with a healthy diet....when my leg requires down time I respect that as well

I wrap when I fly.............. in hot weather I a outside between 6 am - 10 am and inside until out again 4 pm to whenever. i respect the sun for my skin as well and avoid

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avoid a sunburn I swim indoors yet outdoor early am or late afternoon pm works

be careful