Hello Jay,JRHA5 wrote: ↑16 May 2023 10:52 Thanks cris
I will try and join the zoom class.
Just a brief bit more off my story. I actullay went on a health kick end off feb. And spent 3 months in thailand on a boot camp. Which was fantastic. I was training 3/4 hours a day. Getting on great. Lost 16 kilos in weight. Felt fittest ever only to come back to the news i had mds. . So was very shocked. Im 59. Fit most off my life.football tennis squash.gym now. But did put on weight as the years went by sadly. Now im down to 90 kilos or 14 stone. I do hope to carry on losing weight and hopefully this might help me fight mds. I am worried about getting the symtoms off fatigue or breathless. Which i take it will b the end off my training. Should people still train with mds. If anymore no.s a suggestion. Kind regards to all. Jay.
I was diagnosed at the age of 64, I'm now approaching 74. I was very active, I'd been a runner since my late 30's and had over 100 marathons under my belt as well as dozens of Ultra's. I still manage to keep running and I'm pleased to say that my last Marathon was London 2014 where I ran to raise money for the MDS Patient Support group.
I'm still running and training regularly. I did a 10K race last week end and have a 5 mile race on Sunday. The important thing is to pace yourself and make sure you give yourself plenty of recovery time. Your weight loss is a positive, don't overdo the weight loss, but carrying excess weight will use more energy. I had a chat with my consultant who was happy for me to target a weight at the lower end of the recommended BMI for my height. Wishing you all the best. When I was diagnosed my initial feeleings were of relief to have finally discovered what was causing my fatigue, and determination to find a way to keep active. I've had great support from the team at MDS Patient support and the Zoom meetings are a great way to get to know others who are in a similar situation.
All the best to you.
Kevin