Stent Or No Stent?
It just takes a little courage!
Which I know you have!
“I had a stent 5 years ago, started doing triathlons last year And fall in love with the sport… want to go to longer distance…. is it possible?” From: Respondent #49, in the ‘Why do you come to my blog, or follow the newsletter, I wonder?’ survey.
I bet you can go to a longer distance: Just do it right!
It’s what my work is all about. Active healthy aging, for which endurance sports are perfect!
Thanks so much for this valuable question, #49. Very much appreciated.
I’m a little challenged, when it comes to marketing my ideas, but I’m learning!
I never did understand people too well! I guess I never will (or is it shall?)
My latest newsletter extolled the virtues of Feldenkrais.
Responses to this letter, included:
- Two statements of appreciation, on YouTube!
- Three unsubscribes - why for that particular newsletter?
- One report as spam. SPAM? It was exactly in line with my stated goals for the letter, on the sign up forms!
What am I to make of that? Just fascinating!
However, the recent response from respondent #49, is exactly what I need.
I always need guidance from my readers!
Hey! Number 49! Absolutely. Endurance training is perfect, stent or no stent! Just avoid excessive intensity.
Triathlon training will strengthen your blood vessels, mind, body and spirit!
AFTER STENT SURGERY: Bob beat me again, at age 84. Remarkable, and basically a great guy. A true athlete. Doing it for the love of the sport.
Just read the story of Bob Scott!
“Scott had chest pain during a bike ride a decade ago, and did what any triathlete would do. He rode his bike to his doctor’s office. After an examination, his suspicions of cardiac disease confirmed, the doctor wanted Scott to head to the hospital for a cardiac cath. Scott agreed and started to put his helmet back on to ride his bike to the hospital. The doctor would have none of it and Scott was transported in the usual fashion. After a stent placement and recovery, he went on to set the Kona age group records for the next age group (75-79) as well” John Post
He dropped me in the Maryland Half Ironman, when he was 81, 82 and yes, 84!
HOWEVER:
- I highly recommend that you carry out the sports benefit-risk assessment, at this link.
- Learn to listen to your body, which takes some practice.
- If you can, find a coach who understands the challenges of aging and angioplasty.
- If you can, find a physician with a knowledge of such things. One like Larry!
Wishing you happy triathlon training, #49.
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