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« on: September 25, 2012, 04:59:44 AM »
I have been doing traditional hemo dialysis for 5+ years and this weekend i ran my first 5km in a time of  47min 45 seconds. 
Am i happy with my time, even though i wanted to be 7 mins faster.  But it's a good start.  I plan on training all winter and trying again in the spring.
It was a cold morning for the race at only 6 C but it was a lot of fun. 

For all those who where athletic pre-D it is possible, it takes a lot of work.  And alll those that want to get fit and healthy, take it slow and remember because we are D patients its always 1 step a head 2 steps back.
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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 05:35:11 AM »
 :cheer:

Good Job!!
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 05:38:47 AM »
Great job Rain!
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 05:49:44 AM »
That's great!!! I got to being able to run/walk 4.5km, about a month ago, but I never made it to 5ks/1
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 01:46:16 PM »
Congratulations!
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 02:00:48 PM »
GREAT JOB!!!  :clap;  :cheer:
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 02:13:04 PM »
Congratulations! 

I've always wanted to be a runner but just don't feel like it's in my genetics. However a friend of mine is being tested to see if she can donate and she's a runner.  I told her I hoped she was the match because maybe her kidney would give me the running gene. 
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 09:43:43 PM »
Wow!  That is so amazing.  I have never been a runner but you make me hopeful that I can get healthier despite being on dialysis.  Way to go!
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« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2012, 09:41:58 AM »
Good for you, Rain!  You're an inspiration to me to get back into working out.
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2012, 01:24:44 PM »
 :yahoo;  Thats amazing!!  for any of us,, D, or no D.. so you ought to feel pretty inspirational to all of us!!  So glad you made it, and keep up your good efforts..  Geesh, i just wanna get throught the mall these days  :embarassed:  Ya given me hope  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2012, 01:33:23 AM »
Wow Rain!! You are my hero(ine) !!!!!! that's a bloody awesome effort - even moreso on D.

I feel pretty good when I *walk* 5k's in just under an hour, and you ran it. Yeah you want it to be faster, but that you had the energy and stamina to do that distance is fantastic!!! I really am in awe.

I've always been a walker - I'd suck as a runner I'd puff out in 100m! LOL I look forward to you zooming past me on a regular basis (well virtually given our different locations and all) but it's fantastic.

well done. I am highly impressed!!!

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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2012, 05:13:01 AM »
So i have decided to join a running group to help increase my speed.   So in 1 week i start.  I am also toying with the idea of running my next 5 km in a couple months on December 1st - Santa Shuffle for the Salvation Army.  The only reason I am hesitant is because I  don't want it to be cold and snow on the ground by then. 

Richard don't think I wasn't huffing and puffing during the race.  At the 2km mark I thought I wasn't going to make it.  But I did and I felt so proud of myself.  My boyfriend was watching my progress online and he got worried when i slowed down at the 2 km mark to a walk.  Then when i got to the 3.5 mark i started up a again. 
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2007- Fistula created and in centre hemo with fistula
2012- Fistula clotted and central line inserted
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2012, 08:03:59 AM »
Way to go!  :cheer:

I'd like to run, but I feel very awkward, like my legs don't work quite right. I walk instead but I still think about trying to run sometimes.
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2012, 10:34:59 AM »
There was a lot of people who walked the 5km.   It's great energy and motivate.  So if you want to try a 5km walk go for it, it gives you a goal to work toward.
That's the only way i could keep exercising at my current level is if i set goals.  Winter is also the hardest to stay physically active.
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1988  Diagnosed with reflux and kidney damage
2006-  Diagnosed with Renal Failure and start dialysis in centre with catheter
2007- Fistula created and in centre hemo with fistula
2012- Fistula clotted and central line inserted
May 2014- Received Kidney from deceased donor
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