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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 8, 2021

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Joseph Heinzmann posted an update
4 years ago (November 25, 2021)
Haven't posted since completing the couch to 5K program. After completing the program (timed runs, not the full 5K), I've been gradually stretching out the distance until I was able to get to a full 5K run. I'm slow but I can run at a constant pace for the full... Read more.
Congratulations. That's quite an accomplishment.
Joseph, you are doing so well at running and you don’t even love it. Well done heart warrior, you will think of something I’m sure. Be well and God bless you
Nine weeks ago, could not run for 90 seconds without getting out of breath. Just "graduated" from the Couch to 5k program this morning. Still have more road to run but I ran for thirty consecutive minutes (at old man pace) today. Next goal: three miles in 36 minutes (don't... Read more.
Nice! I've always been amazed by our body's ability to recover over time. You can go a bit more than 90 seconds now!
Joseph Heinzmann posted a photo
4 years ago (July 25, 2021)
Achievement unlocked. 16.0 a month after surgery, now 26.1. Finally out of the "low" range.
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Been looking to get in to the below average range for a while. Starting running with walks in between. 90 second runs this week. Also learning that your theoretical maximum heart rate is just that, theoretical. I get above it, can breathe during it, and recover coming out of the... Read more.

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