I ran 2 miles on the park roads this evening in a light rain. Today marked 9 years and 11 months on my current running streak. This morning, I had an appointment with the cardiologist. He reviewed the 10 days on a heart monitor, ultra-sound on my heart and all the other tests and concluded that I have Afib, caused in part by a leaky valve. I still have to have more tests done, but starting today, I am on a blood thinner. I have no restrictions on running, but I know that with the RA and Afib and the side effects of the medication, my running will not be like it use to be (not to imply that I was ever fast).
I am sorry Ken. And, you are probably right that the meds will have an impact here. But please be careful with that AFIB.
ReplyDeleteI will. Thanks, Marvin. I guess getting old is not for sissies.
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