Suggestions on training

Having just had my pacemaker implanted a few weeks ago I would like to hear from other runners who train with a pacemaker.

4 Comments

Running with a pacemaker

by Graham H - 2009-05-17 06:05:06

Hi Tom,

I had my pacemaker fitted this time last year and on the advice of my GP took a month off from running after the implant. Before the op I struggled with inclines and was disappointed when I still found myself short of breath so I went to see the technician and he increased my active heart rate which solved the problem and now I run 4/5 miles 4 times a week as before no problem. I've now entered a 1/2 marathon to raise money for the BHF as a small token of my appreciation.

Still a little soon....I agree

by Angelie - 2009-05-18 10:05:51

I too was told to give it at least 6 weeks before running. After you're cleared to run by your physician just start slowly and work your way up. Don't be surprised if you have to have a few pacemaker adjustments along the way.

Good luck,
Angelie

Hi

by randrews - 2009-05-19 08:05:31

I've had my pm for 2 years now. I first got it a month before I was to do my first marathon. I didn't run for the first 6 weeks but have run frequently since. I'm doing a marathon in June(God willing). The only issue I have is when my bpm reach the upper limit of my pm. Then I have to slow down is all. But I'm never in much of a hurry anyway.
Take care,
Rusty

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by Cyborg Runner - 2009-05-20 08:05:51

I had my pacelmaker implanted last August. My doc told me that running would jostle my leads, so two days later I ran a little over a mile keeping my arm firmly to my side. Three weeks after my third ablation, and the pacemaker insertion, I ran a 5K in 20:56 and came in 25th of 800+. Less than 5 months later, I ran a 3:17 marathon.
Yesterday I ran a "Michigan" workout; warmup, mile, mile, .75, mile, .5, mile, .25, mile; 1.5 mile warmup, 5:53, 6:43, 4:40, 6:54, 2:58, 7:13, 1:22, 7:17.
I am 46 years old. I feel great and intend to train harder and set PR's faster than my prepacemaker days.
Go for it!
Dan

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