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Runonewon · 26-09-2011 2:56pm #1

On the 27th of January last i suffered a brain injury which nearly took my life.Now with perspective firmly in view i have been handed a great gift.Eight months on from the brain heammorraghe i have been given the green light by my neurosurgeon to return to running.I can run 3 times a week for the next 6 weeks and then reassess where i'm at.So today Monday the 26 of September i am starting an unlikely training log.

1 Mile @ 11:40 pace.

Life is good

kit3 · 26-09-2011 3:15pm

best of luck - hope you enjoy every minute of your running - you'll certainly appreciate more than most of us the ability to just be able to get out and do it. Good luck

RubyK · 26-09-2011 3:19pm

Can't imagine how tough 2011 has been for you. The very best of luck with your return to training

backspacer · 26-09-2011 3:20pm

Fair play man, good luck with this..we all take it for granted as a privilege, so when we see it from the other side you can appreciate it more. Anyways, good luck with this and many happy miles for you.

Nules10 · 26-09-2011 5:41pm

the very best of luck with the log will be reading it with interest. Enjoy running again must be a great feeling

pgmcpq · 26-09-2011 5:59pm

That does put things in perspective. Best of luck with the recovery.

Runonewon · 27-09-2011 6:01pm

No run today as i have to do what i'm told at least for the next 6 weeks.i did my light exercises for core and leg strength,muscle atrophy has taken its toll on my body.
I walked for 2 miles at a relitively brisk pace wanted to do more as it was a glorious day but stuck to my plan.

ecoli · 27-09-2011 6:59pm

Best of luck on the road back. It takes alot of courage to start back from scratch after such an year so this log truly an inspiration. I will be following with great interest as it is rare you get to see someone truly appreciate running regardless of times and competitions and to see the joy in every mile

W.B. Yeats · 27-09-2011 10:37pm

Will keep an eye out on this, best of luck

Runonewon · 28-09-2011 8:07pm

Thanks everybody for all your kind words of support,it's a great source of motivation.I most likely will never run too fast again but i will enjoy every step.I also get great support from my friends when walking and running,my balance/co-ordination and hearing has been damaged by the bleed so i can not run unaccompanied just yet.Fatigue is also debilitating sometimes, so today i only walked a mile and a half , i'm having a bad day today.Going to try and run a mile or so tomorrow after a good nights sleep!

Runonewon · 30-09-2011 11:49pm

Ran 1 mile yesterday with my buddy,was not feeling very energised but was glad to get out in the glorious weather.Patience is going to be critical in the next few weeks.hope i can persevere.hope to build up to 1.5 miles by the end of next week.

1 mile @ 11;50

Runonewon · 03-10-2011 7:37pm

Did my long run(relitively speaking) today,i ran the massive total of 2.14 miles in 20mins 46secs.
Very happy with workout,it actually felt like a proper run.

Runonewon · 05-10-2011 10:31pm

Tough run today had to quit after 1k,Felt weak and tired.It's going to be a long slog back to any level of fitness.

ecoli · 06-10-2011 8:47am

Runonewon wrote: »

Tough run today had to quit after 1k,Felt weak and tired.It's going to be a long slog back to any level of fitness.

After your longest run to date since you got back the other day that probably took its toll not to mention the weather. Keep it up consistency is the key, enjoy it and you will suprise yourself with the improvements you will make over coming weeks/months

Runonewon · 07-10-2011 3:57pm

Back on track today.I ran 1.54 miles this morning,felt pretty good and got my last run out of my system.did a light core workout then had to sit down for a while!!!

1.54 miles @ 10:54 pace

Runonewon · 10-10-2011 10:11pm

Had a good run today,ran 2.3 miles in the wind and rain.I felt stronger than usual today and i feel more confident in myself.I will continue my 1.5 mile runs for the rest of this week.I hope to increase pace before doing more milage.

2.3 miles at 10:45 pace

Runonewon · 14-10-2011 1:24pm

BACK DRIVING TODAY

- Waay-haay.I'd go for a celibratory pint if i was allowed drink!!!!!!!!!
Ran 1.62 miles at 10:45 pace yesterday.not a bad run in the mild october sun.Loads of people out running at the moment,its a real recession sport,its great to see.

Runonewon · 18-10-2011 3:40pm

Ran 2 miles in the wind and rain on Sunday felt great even got some pace into my run with 10:05 pace per mile.

Ran 1.55 miles today finally breaking the 10 min barrier;).average pace of 9:52.The tempreture has tumbled in the last few days,freezing today.

ecoli · 18-10-2011 4:24pm

Great running. You making great gains at the moment and I am loving the joy of running I can see in each one of your posts

A True inspiration to us all

Runonewon · 25-10-2011 8:43am

Had a few bad days.My balance seemed to be little off when walking and running,and suffered bouts of tieredness as a result of a bad cold.This crazy weather is not helping,mild one minute cold the next.Still got for a run yesterday did 1.65 miles at 10:35 per mile pace.I'm not letting a cold get in the way so time to get going again

elPadrino · 25-10-2011 9:11am

Fair play to ye. Best of luck with the running and congratulations on getting back behind the wheel.

BobMac104 · 25-10-2011 10:34am

Well done! Great determination.

Runonewon · 30-10-2011 10:11pm

My PC was on the blink ,on track again.
Had a few good days training of late.

27 Oct ran 2.23 miles at 10:25 pace in the wind and rain,tough going but still quite mild.

29 Oct Ran 1.45 miles as fast as i am currently able at 9:40 pace,hope to improve on this over the next few weeks

I hope to get out every second day as soon as possible i feel a can cope with an upping of my present schedule.

Best of luck to all running the marathon tomorrow,i wish i was there with you,next year maybe.

Runonewon · 01-11-2011 3:18pm

After watching the RTE coverage i was motivated by all runners doing the Marathon yesterday so i decided to do my equivilant this morning i ran 4.14 miles with a taecher friend who is off this week .It was fairly tough i was feeling the pain with a mile to go.I'm over the moon,i'll have to take it easy for the next few runs.

4.14 miles @ 10:10 pace:D

Runonewon · 04-11-2011 4:16pm

Returned to work after 9 months yesterday,i'll be doing reduced hours for a while to get back into the swing of things its like returning to school after summer holidays,a major milestone.
Got out for 2,5 miles today at a respectable 9.10 pace.I really enjoyed run and even felt i had a little in reserve.

BobMac104 · 04-11-2011 5:19pm

Fair play on the back to work and you long run.!!

Nules10 · 04-11-2011 10:44pm

Runonewon wrote: »

Returned to work after 9 months yesterday,i'll be doing reduced hours for a while to get back into the swing of things its like returning to school after summer holidays,a major milestone.
Got out for 2,5 miles today at a respectable 9.10 pace.I really enjoyed run and even felt i had a little in reserve.

Congrats on getting back to work i am sure it was difficult to get back to it but also exciting aswell, a hard thing to do coming back from a serious illness. And excellent pace of 9:10 for 2.5 miles. You are doing great.

Runonewon · 05-11-2011 5:23pm

Thanks Nules,its great to be on this side of my recovery,still wrecked after my last run,i won't be pushing 9;10s for a while.

Runonewon · 07-11-2011 9:43am

Ran 2 miles early this morning with a friend before work,it was a crisp bright morning really sets you up for the day.I'm still recovering after pushing it too much last week...lesson learned the pace this morning was 10:15 per mile. much more manageable and enjoyable.

Runonewon · 13-11-2011 12:33pm

For the first time in 9 and a half months i ran by myself this morning,it was strange to be out there without someone to talk to.I told my wife exactly what route i was taking and gave her an idea how long i would be.I did a 2.5 mile trail near my house.I felt a little nervous for some reason,as i've done this a thousand times before.Everything went smoothly.ran at just under 10 min pace.this was the last obstacle to overcome,so its onwards and upwards.:D

Nules10 · 13-11-2011 6:06pm

well done runonewon, that's fantastic. You can always start chatting to yourself if you get lonely

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