Good news

[winfong]

Had to share this with someone who might understand. I took my kayak out for the first time in over a year this past weekend. Short route, no current, but quite a major accomplishment. Used to be a big part of my life, but I hadn't really felt like even thinking about it until recently.

[Exhiker]

Well done, it's lovely to get back to something you enjoy doing, hope you can continue.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good for you, and hopefully no ill effects….does wonders for the soul!

[MrsNails]

That’s great News WF & well done thinking about it & doing it sensibly! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[winfong in reply to MrsNails]

Well, of course, I went and spoiled all that progress by going overboard on the gardening two days later. 😆 Still smarting from that.

[MrsNails in reply to winfong]

Ah! We never really learn 😉 do we, but at least you didn’t go overboard when you were kayaking!

[winfong in reply to MrsNails]

In my mind, I'm still in my 20s and in perfect health

[MrsNails in reply to winfong]

Aren’t we all? 😉

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to winfong]

In your head - that's the problem isn't it!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Great - so pleased to hear it!

[SheffieldJane]

I love Kayaking! I am so glad that you have got it back - just to glide along would do it for me.

[PMRCanada]

Wonderful, exciting news! These returns to our life pre-PMR, even with adjustments, are so good for us physically and mentally. Hope you enjoy many more trips in the future.

[Hidden]

Excellent, it sounds as if you are on the road to recovery. Bravo.

[whitefishbay]

How great. What a great feeling to be in the water again.

[Rymer]

Wonderful to hear. Recently diagnosed (April 21) but had just got into kayaking before PMR hit and was determined that I wouldn’t abandon it. So thanks for the knowledge that it can be possible again. Happy Kayaking.

[winfong in reply to Rymer]

I've been kayaking for a couple of years, but did my first long-distance kayak right when my PMR/GCA hit. Had a great trip (a whole week out, 70+ miles) but was totally exhausted at the end of each day. When I got back, I basically slept through the whole weekend. It took a few more weeks with fevers, weight loss, cough, fatigue, etc. to really figure it out but, looking back, it was pretty obvious what the problem was when I was out there. One of these days, I'll do another one of those long-distance trips. Got em all planned out

[Viv54]

Well done ,your on your way !

[Hildalew]

What a lovely post. Your happiness has given me quite a boost. Thank you.

[LBM1953]

🛶👍😀

[Maudie19]

Wonderful!!

[winfong]

Y'all are great! Thanks so much

[Matma]

Brilliant !! Good news indeed!

[artfingers]

My two favorite things to do....kayaking and mountain hiking (small ones). I just keep it easy and try not to overdo anything.

[winfong in reply to artfingers]

Pretty much had to give up the hiking, and that used to be a lot bigger than the kayaking. Did about a third of the Appalachian Trail, here in the States - about 600-700 miles. Now, it's just a couple of miles along the local greenways.

[Here1am]

How wonderful! Nothing better than being on the water. I haven’t worked up the courage yet but thinking hard about it. Hope you get to go again soon!

[Bcol]

Great post, always good to get positive news. Not been kayaking for many years now but many many many years ago I used to teach the children at school canoeing and sailing.

[cycli]

great to hear. Well done. I've lost my cycling due to this and am longing to get back but can only dream at the moment. Happy for you.

[winfong]

I've managed about 6 rides in a year and a half - all on the local greenway, which I can walk to from my house, all less than 10 miles tops