Hi all I'm new to this site and this is my first post. I had my stroke in June , an ischemic stroke/blood clot which affected my left side.
Prior to my stroke I was running 5k on a regular basis, on the roads and on my tread mill - I'd joined a running group 8 months before and loved it. It's been 4 months now and thankfully I'm recovering well. It hasn't been plain sailing, I've had to chase and follow up appointments; my 6 week review, on going physio, GP appointments, requests for talking therapies etc.
I also requested a referral to NERS at my local sports centre (National Exercise Referral Scheme) and I'm convinced this plus the support from my family and friends has played an integral part in both my physical and emotional recovery.Ā Along with a great dollop of determination and a somewhat 'skewed ' sense of humour! I now have more confidence and believe that a 5k run is achievable again! I've signed up to couch to 5k over 9 weeks and wonder if any like minded people would like to join me! If meeting isn't possible (hot chocolate obligitatory after), what about virtual runs and support? I'm intending to road run where and when possible but will use treadmill at home and in the gym due to weather and dark nights. No problem if it takes longer, sometimes unexpected things happen.Ā
In an ideal world I'd love to be able to achieve this goal and raise money for the charity too down the line.
Thank you Mahoney, I hope you're keeping well too. Your diet sounds like mine lol,Ā but I do make exceptions especially after exercise or what's the point? How times have changed, where the highlights of my Fridays now are spent in the gym lol. I'd highly recommend NERS (Bridgend County Borough), GP or practice nurse referral to our local sports centre, I can attend the gym 3 times per week for an hour at a time over 16 weeks, all safe as it's supervised and the programme is personalised to my needs, goals and abilities. I incorporate my physio exercises in, so less daunting some days too and the hour flies by! Let me know how you get on.
evening blue belle my name is davied bath and i had an ischemic stroke last summer. I am not running at present but have joined the ramblers and am doing walks that accumulate to 10 miles a week. I am out tomorow doing a 6 mile walk so this is my effort for the couch to 5k cause. I found it difficult initially because covid stopped all therefore i bought a wi system and did my training indoors. I have recently picked up some virus that has knocked me back a few weeks however I am off withgroup tomorow to get back on the horse. I am also training for my 3rd dan in shotokhan karate which has its different change because my frontal and temporal lobes were affected I will think of all survivors while out tomorow as Dylan Thomas said ādo not go gentle into that good night ,rage rage against the dying of the lightā Keep running Nos da Dai
Hello Bluebelle. I hope itās ok to reply to an old post but Iām new here. How are getting on? I read your post because I too am trying to get to 5k. I had a midbrain ischaemic stroke 7 months ago as a result of a car accident ( not my fault, hit by stolen vehicle persued by police doing 80-90mph). I have recovered mostly from my other injuries but I have ongoing left sided weakness and a third nerve palsy which affects my vision. I was a runner before doing ?25miles week, and now I hope to be a jogger. I am currently upto 2.5 miles so only another 0.6 to go. I am not going to break any speed records but I hope to build up my endurance and confidence on the treadmill so that I can take it out side come the spring. Be interested to know how you find it.
Hi everyone thank you for your replies. Iām so sorry I havenāt responded sooner, I keep forgetting to log in and check! I think Iām more of a talker than a Typer lol,@ JuliaH and @seconddandai@Mahoney ,Iām sorry to hear youāve also had strokes but itās so good to read about your recovery journeys, the progress youāre making and the goals youāve set for yourselves, everyone on here inspires me and that helps with my motivation.
I realise itās been 4 months since I last posted and I found then I was talking a lot (mostly to myself) about the goals Iād set myself but I wasnāt making much progress ,especially with the couch 2 5k - I finally realised I donāt like running on my own. I re-joined my running group (the business owner is a fabulous lady who wants women to feel empowered, supported and instilled with confidence and self belief that you are capable of anything and itās about more than running- well-being, friendships, self care etc) with a ānewbiesā group and did the 5k training again over 6 weeks. At week 4 I began to believe that my goal was achievable, so I bit the bullet and committed to making my 'graduation 5k run ā a fundraiser for the stroke association (thereās nothing like the thought of failing or making a fool of yourself or not completing and therefore not raising the money ) to motivate you and spur you on! Iām pleased to report that I did in fact complete my run on 12th February, (it wasnāt the fastest run Iāve ever done nor the prettiest) surrounded and supported by newbies and experienced runners and raised funds for this fabulous charity. What an emotional day!
Iām not posting this to get a pat on the back but to say to everyone out there - just do it, when you start to believe you can do it/ achieve it/ reach it, whatever it might be then believe me you can make it happen! Itās done wonders for my recovery, Iām now 8 months in and thinking of my next challenge! Good luck everyone with whatever your goals are
Thatās fantastic news. You might not be looking for a pat on the back but if you were here just now there would be a definite "high five"or a covid fist bumpā:fist_right: at the very least. So what if itās not quick or pretty, the message you are sending to all of us and anyone whoās interested is one of determination, forbearance and the perseverance to overcome. Thank you for the update, Julia
or a covid fist bumpā:fist_right:
at the very least. So what if itās not quick or pretty, the message you are sending to all of us and anyone whoās interested is one of determination, forbearance and the perseverance to overcome. Thank you for the update,
Julia