Completed Half Marathon

[bucks1972]

I am proud to say on October 20 I completed Nationwide Children Hospital Half Marathon in Columbus Ohio with a time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, I hope this encourages others to be active and continue with their lives. I am 69 years old and in 2015 had OPH surgery to implant an Edwards Aortic Bovine Valve. I take daily 25mg of Metropolol.
Good luck to everyone
Thank you to those you maintain and participate in the Forum.

 

[John-3919]

Congratulations! That’s a big accomplishment and no small feat, regardless of heart condition.

 

[jcgtok17]

Bucks! Awesome ...... keep up the good work. I have not yet attempted a 1/2 since my AVR in May 2017, but 2020 I plan to. #JCG

 

[pellicle]

well done, (*hat tip*) I love these good news stories ... I've never been a runner, and instead prefer hiking, cycling, and XC skiing.

 

[Thomas]

Congratulations, on keeping active; it's the key to life.

 

[newarrior]

OMG amazing..I had trouble doing that at age 27 and 28

 

[SumoRunner]

Beats my time. The last one I ran was about 3:10 at age 65, I think. They actually dismantled the finish line before I got in. The guy who had been in last place most of the way passed me at mile 11 when I started to walk, so they thought they were done when he came in.

 

[MartinF]

Congratulations! I need to use that as motivation. Thanks! Keep running.

 

[Protimenow]

Congratulations. That's great. If my right ankle ever stops hurting, I may try a 1/100 marathon, and walk around the block a few times.

 

[spartangator]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Catie]

Terrific accomplishment! Congrats!