Running 1/2 marathons now 8 months post surgery

I completed the Edmonton 1/2 marathon this weekend.  It was the same race I did for 5 years prior to my pacemaker. I was 11 minutes slower but that's ok I getting myself trained back up for a better run next race. I ran one in March and wasn't quite ready yet so I was way slower on that one. So I'm improving by about 8 minutes each race, which is huge!  So don't worry for those who like to exercise it really does come back with time. 

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Awesome!!!!!

by Tracey_E - 2016-08-27 09:57:56

Love hearing this! Please post pictures in the gallery. 

I'm doing my first half in Feb. My daughter conned me into it, I am soooo not a runner. 

Thanks for the hope!

by AnninAz - 2016-10-10 18:40:45

Dear Lisa:  Wow!  You give me such hope.  I've been off my run (couldn't even walk fast at first) after my implant.  Now I've got the ticker well programmed and I have to work at getting back in shape.  Only ran 1.3 mi today :( but hey, better than 0.0 which has been my average for the last MONTH!!  Did it take a lot of work to program it right? -Ann

Programming

by Lisalac - 2016-10-10 23:45:35

Hi AnninAz. It took about 3 months of running to get it sorted out to where I was comfortable all the time. There are still a few days that can be rough if I let myself get too tired or especially dehydrated. I get super amounts of palpations when I'm dehydrated even a little. So hydration is my first priority every day. 

All the best to you let me know hoy you make out and send me s message if you have any questions at all. 

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