Well, maybe it's 2.5. I did one last month, but due to flooding, the course was shortened to 9.5 miles - so I guess it does not count.
Anyway, this morning I did my 2nd half marathon, and it went very well. Number one, no ostomy problems. As usual, while running I've never had an issue. The race started at 8:30am, which is good, becuase I don't have any output until 9:30 or so.
My first half marathon was last December after 4 months of training and I ran a 2:04. Today, after another 5 months of training, I ran a 1:53. The reason I write this is to show that you cannot only live with an ostomy, but thrive. The improvment I've shown was only possible because I've been able to train without any sign of Crohns to slow me down.
Before my ostomy, the last time I ran was back in 2003. I had to stop for 7 years due to Crohns. Constant anemia and diarrhea are not great for training!
It feels so good to be able to train again. I suppose I owe this to my Proctocolectomy - (ok I do).
So hopefully this is being read by some guy or gal who is researching getting an ostomy. You may not be into running, but an ostomy may just get you back to something you had to give up due to crohn's.
Anyway, this morning I did my 2nd half marathon, and it went very well. Number one, no ostomy problems. As usual, while running I've never had an issue. The race started at 8:30am, which is good, becuase I don't have any output until 9:30 or so.
My first half marathon was last December after 4 months of training and I ran a 2:04. Today, after another 5 months of training, I ran a 1:53. The reason I write this is to show that you cannot only live with an ostomy, but thrive. The improvment I've shown was only possible because I've been able to train without any sign of Crohns to slow me down.
Before my ostomy, the last time I ran was back in 2003. I had to stop for 7 years due to Crohns. Constant anemia and diarrhea are not great for training!
It feels so good to be able to train again. I suppose I owe this to my Proctocolectomy - (ok I do).
So hopefully this is being read by some guy or gal who is researching getting an ostomy. You may not be into running, but an ostomy may just get you back to something you had to give up due to crohn's.
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