I started a group of beginning runners from my patient population about 8 weeks ago. I put sign up sheets in the office advertising free 5k training on two nights a week. I encouraged all my cardiac patients to consider. Most would not even look at the sheets despite them being posted above the sign in sheets, the sign out, and over the scales. I finally got a few takers and the groupt started. 5 patiennts signed up. One has a temporary knee injury. The remaining four patients have had either angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery. They have met and walked and jogged a little twice weekly over the past 8 weeks. Three completed the 5K this weekend with one winning second in her age group. These were non exercisers. The grew to enjoy the walking/jogging and each others company. They had a great time running/walking Saturday despite the heat. I hope that these folks will set an example for the rest of my patients that that they are too old not to join. Hats off to the group. I think we may need a name.
That is awesome stuff! Congrats to the group for taking their first steps towards a healthier (and ultimately happier) life!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog thru Ashland Dave. It is great that you are getting your patients involved with running. My friend, Claudia, is a runner with heart disease and is recovering from a bypass. She's just created a blog and wants to share her story. I think the two of you have similar missions to help people/women into better heart health. If you could stop by and say hi I'm sure she'd be elated. Her blog is www.runningformyheart.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. I will check the blog out.
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