Co..........ations!
Sep2920118:41 p.m.
Through the cellophane wrapper I could see both ends of the word, but I didn't need to open it to know what the hidden letters would spell, the enclosed red fleece was a giveaway. So no VLM 2012 for me.
Probably just as well with the state I think I am in at the moment. My ECG result was not good news and I am seeing a cardiologist tomorrow at the hospital for more tests. I know I have a problem of some sort because of what they have said so far, they were close to having me admitted on Tuesday when they looked at the ECG. But they are still confused about the no symptoms, no pain. During the half marathon on Sunday I never had any chest pain just lack of energy. Well I guess the tests tomorrow will show more, though they think I will probably need an angiogram for final confirmation of what has caused it.
I suppose the thing that has me most bemused is the speed of the problem showing. I have run a lot of miles through September and looking at the Garmin stats for all of them they all show exactly what I would expect, high heart rate for the opening couple of miles and then down to a level and steady rate from then on.
Well done to all of you with those congratulations magazines.
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Comments (14)
Keith_L 'I have exactly the same heart rate pattern although my first mile is very high. The fleece is really cheap and nasty isnt it ' added 29th Sep 2011
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Firefly123 'I hope all goes well tomorrow with the cardiologist and there's some more positive news and they can fix the problem. A nice red fleece for me too, but I'm not overly gutted. ' added 29th Sep 2011
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Hat 'John, just been catching up with your blog - blimey...I hope you get some answers from the cardiologist and that this is just one of those strange things that happens once and not again...But obviously if your ECG results are not too good something is up. However, good to read that you're feeling okay and I hope you continue to do so and that the cardiologist can sort you out. Hang on in there. I'm sure you'll be back running very soon. Oh, and I got a red fleece too...but then I'm running Brighton. Take care!' added 29th Sep 2011
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janisbrown 'Sorry you didn't get into London but I hope all goes well with the cardiologist tomorrow. Take care and keep us posted ' added 29th Sep 2011
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malcolms 'S*d the marathon, just get well!! Best of luck tomorrow.' added 29th Sep 2011
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SeanG 'John, my sister has hypertrohic cardiomyopathy. Your symptons sounds very very similar. I've had 18 months of tests and scans and I'm still "inconclusive" one way or another. Hope it all goes well! Take care.' added 30th Sep 2011
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eclipse 'not so good news all around then, sorry to hear that, I am keeping my fingers crossed that your reslts come back better than you think they will, good luck.' added 30th Sep 2011
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moose10 'red fleece here as well john good luck for the visit today ' added 30th Sep 2011
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Dungey 'sorry you didnt get in John, Bath next year?? I have a similar pattern, I start high til probably 3 miles and then it settles to an even pattern. Hope they manage to sort it out for you.' added 30th Sep 2011
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Nick 'I'm sorry to hear of your health problems, John and hope that they clear up quickly. For what it's worth I have known several runners who have had heart flutters and it hasn't done them any harm.' added 30th Sep 2011
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HellenH 'Goodness John, just caught up with whats happened - I hope it all goes well for tomorrow - let us know how you get on. Never mind for next year - there are loads of other races out there :)' added 30th Sep 2011
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Rob_Barber 'Hope things are ok John, hope the cardiologist can give you good news. Whatever happens, try to stay positive, and remmber Sir Ranulph Fiennes.' added 30th Sep 2011
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Alaistair 'Whatever the problem is, whatever they figure out is the cause hope its nothing to serious and normal service can be resumed...wishing you the very best!' added 2nd Oct 2011
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judith 'If there is a problem at least they are on to it early. ' added 2nd Oct 2011
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