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2014-08-15 5:05 AM

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Subject: Training after Stroke
I am looking for anyone with real life experience.

In January of this year I suffered a major stroke. The cause was found to be a PFO (or hole in the heart) which was repaired.

Since, I have continued my training towards my goals, The 2014 TCS NYC Marathon and IM Louisville.

My issue is stamina....or lack of. I am having trouble on my runs with keeping pace. I have slowed down by about 1 min/mile and that is a struggle.

I have been experimenting with different fueling methods and nutrition with small success.

Anyone out there with any advice or words of encouragement?? I'm ready to toss in the towel here.


2014-08-15 7:15 AM
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Assuming you've got the go-ahead from medical pros, my opinion is go slow and have patience. I'm going thru similar where I had medical issues with numerous complications last year and just got the point I can run a continuous mile last week. I was given clearance to start with 10 minutes on the bike in January. Just keep on pushing, it'll come eventually.
2014-12-20 4:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Training after Stroke
OK, Update time.

Almost 11 months since my stroke I have finished the NYC Marathon and my training finally started going well. June - September were LOUSY!

I have run into yet another obstacle.

I thought I caught the Flu and after a ton of nagging from my wife I went to see the Doc. After feeling very tired and run down that morning I "passed out" in the doctors office. Thinking I was just dehydrated they called an ambulance to cart my sorry behind to the hospital. During the ride it happened again, This time I had monitors hooked to me. Turns out, I was not just "passing out" but my heart stopped. Just for good luck it happened again shortly after I got to the ER.

So, I now have a pacemaker installed and I feel pretty good. Doctors are still searching for the cause. They are all saying that my heart is actually in great shape! The Stroke was caused by a birth defect in my heart (PFO) which was repaired and now this which has been repaired.

Now what? Should I carry on as a Triathlete? The Doctors say I will be able to carry on with my life as usual once I have healed up. My family wants me to hang it up. I have a goal set for the Louisville IM and am registered.
2014-12-20 10:17 AM
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I would carry on as much as is safe. Will you live longer and be happier if you continue to tri? Almost definitely. You might have to change your mindset, and realize that every training session, and every race is a victory even if your pace is minutes behind what you want. Your goal for the IM might change from a sub 12 (just a guess on your goal) to being OK with DFL

Listen to your Dr's become very good friends with them, and live your life.
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