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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Participate in 5k and 10k races.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties.  Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation.  It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again.  Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 879.94
Fri, Aug 16, 2013
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.550.000.000.006.55

Shorter run this morning before work. The cool mornings have been great.

Received news from the doctor's office that my WBC count is still low or below normal. It actually fell a little further since May. Since I also complained of fatigue he is referring me to a hematologist for further study. Thought I'd look up some of the causes of low WBC numbers and that was a mistake. A laundry list of bad things are related to a low count. My hope is I have a case of hemodilution due to my running, which from what I gather is common among endurance athletes. Has to be it, right? I would think 1-2 hrs of running each day would force the symptoms of the bad things to manifest themselves quickly.    

Comments
From JimF on Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 13:05:49 from 98.222.218.178

Hope you get some good news from the Doctor and something that will get your levels back to normal.

From Bob on Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 16:40:22 from 67.176.195.62

Heading the hema doc this week. Glad there is not a long wait. Want to get this behind me.

From Tracy on Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 19:56:53 from 50.103.228.243

Reading about all the possibilities can be nerve wracking. Just don't do it. Good luck with the doctor visit.

From JimF on Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 15:16:14 from 98.222.218.178

Praying that you get a good report!

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