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My opinion - self motivation comes from within. It's doing something that you don't have to do. I've been a runner all my adult life. Many nights after work I had to make a decision to go out the door for a run or sit on the couch. I didn't always run. Today I still have to make that decision on...

I just passed 8 years on my St. Jude porcine mitral valve. My yearly physical with primary care physician (year ago) and my yearly appointment with my cardiologist (spring), both said valve sounded good. Cardiologist said I didn't need another echo for 3 years. I ran 3 miles yesterday so it must...

We don't get trick or treaters, not may young kids in our neighborhood and we're on the edge where it's not worth walking to our house. I buy candy that I like because that's where it goes. Had another good run last night. Walked maybe 300-400 yards of a 3 miler. I think I'm getting stronger...

Sorry to hear that Cici, but sounds like you're tough and getting thru it. The INR will eventually get there. Hope to see reports of your Cardiac Rehab in the future.

SB, congratulations on both of your anniversaries. The longer one is impressive! No news is good news here. Just working and getting ready for the rains in our California winters. I have drainage ditches thru our back slopes and need to clean them out so the water will run thru the property. I'm...

About a year and a half before my surgery I ran a 21:55 5K, in April 2011. Had OHS in 2012 at 55. Ran my best post surgery 5K in 2015 at 58, time 27:14. This was a cross-country course that wasn't the fastest. So I think I lost about 5 minutes post-surgery. My EF is low and I'm on a beta...

Hi Cici, you need to do what makes you comfortable. If that means the grandchildren stay outside and no hugs, they need to respect that and your husband should support you. 4 weeks will go fast and you will be busy recovering. Focus on your recovery. Post to this site and ask questions. There...

SB, I still walk/run and go hiking when I can. In my youth I ran ultramarathons in the mountains. My favorite distance was 50 miles. After 40 I stopped the long stuff due to work and family hoping to get back to it when I had more time. Then the OHS. Mind still thinks that way but body won't go...

Working from home today. Last weekend was HOT here, hit 108 in the shade on Sunday. But cooled off by Monday to the 80's. We have fires that have put smoke into the atmosphere and it's "cloudy" now. Not low enough to smell. Still getting in regular run/walks. Weight still around 169/170 so...

Quiet week, just working and some walking/running. Weather is starting to get cooler in the mornings so fall is coming. Just had my 8 year surgery anniversary.

Nice to read the posts this week. Great brass skeptic49. And SB, thanks for the updated report. I've been doing a lot of dog walking lately. We've had up to 4 dogs in the house. Also snuck out and did a 6 mile run/walk and a long hike in the local mountains without the dogs. Very hot this past...

We have poison oak here in California. Same thing as poison ivy. The oil from the plant gets on your clothes, your dog's hair, etc. You can spread it by itching and if it gets bad you need to go to the doctor. I think they put you on steroids. For me the itching stops about a week after it shows...

Congratulations Jack, glad to see you're still active.

Here's a picture of Bryce Canyon to cheer everyone up.

Just back yesterday from a long weekend to hike in Bryce and Zion National Parks in Southern Utah. This was my first trip there and it was beautiful. Bryce was a 3 hour hike and two days later we did The Narrows in Zion for a 6 hour hike. That's a narrow canyon mostly hiking in the river. We had...

Weather turned hot this week. It is summer here. My weight is down around 170-171, just would like it 170 or less so I'm almost there. Still working which is good but not as much from home right now. It's interfering with my exercise. We've been watching a bunch of dogs so lots of walk...

Happy 4th SB and everyone else. It looks like we're going to have a quiet one this year. California has started to shut down again after rising positive tests and hospitalizations. I've been going in to work 3 days a week lately but the workload has slowed for me and I will probably only go in...

We have a rescue dog that joined our family 3 years ago. She lives to run and walk, so we get out almost every day. Attached is an image of a good dog.

Glad to hear some positive news on this thread. We're opening up more here in Orange County. More stores opening. I went into work 3 days this week compared to 5 days in May. Last week I reported going to Pita Pita. I had a bowl with a Greek salad base. That didn't help my INR test 3 days later...

We were tailgating in the usual parking lot tonight for our Tuesday night run and when we got there some of the stores were boarded up. One of the guys said he heard there was a planned protest there but it didn't happen. So we did our run and broke out the lawn chairs and ordered food at the...