Running Update
- by Cyborg Runner
- 2009-06-18 10:06:25
- Exercise & Sports
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I've posted here before, but am updating for those who question their abilities after getting a pacemaker.
Had my PM installed in August, 2008. Ran a 5K about a month later and came in 25th of 800. Ran a marathon in February in 3:21. Ran a 5K last Friday in 19:14, less than 5 seconds off my PR.
I am nobody special, I am just determined to keep improving in my sport. YOU can too!
2 Comments
thanks for the encouragement
by Brantfordmuscle - 2009-08-10 08:08:23
I had my pacer installed on July 23rd. The doctor told me I could start running after a week. I ran 12K that weekend and felt fine. The next few days I ran another 12K and 7K. Each run I felt no problems from the pacer. I'm amazed that I can run within a week of the implant yet they told me.>"oh yeah, best not to drive for a month" as the doctor left the operating room.
Seems a bit silly really..
I'm doing a 1/2 marathon in late Sept. and I have no doubt I'll be able to complete it.
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by DonSoule - 2009-06-23 12:06:22
Way to go Dan! Congratulations on the 5K time - you inspire me!! Keep it up.