I never comment but this hit so close to home. In 2000, when I was 50, I had an infection on the left side of my brain which resulted in a seizure. Spent a few days in ICU. Unfortunately, there was no official diagnosis or followup. 10 years later I realized something was not right. Apparently I had been having petit mal events. Also,…
I never comment but this hit so close to home. In 2000, when I was 50, I had an infection on the left side of my brain which resulted in a seizure. Spent a few days in ICU. Unfortunately, there was no official diagnosis or followup. 10 years later I realized something was not right. Apparently I had been having petit mal events. Also, I had no memory from those ten years. Got to a neurologist--got the right meds--life back to "normal". Depression about the lost decade, I needed something. Started running when I was 62. Could not have chosen better. In two years lost 45 pounds, went from a struggle to do one mile and then ran 6 half marathons. Just as important I dealt with my mental state successfully. Now 70, play tennis regularly and training for 5 k's after vaccine. Nothing compared to the story of Diane but running can be lifechanging.
I never comment but this hit so close to home. In 2000, when I was 50, I had an infection on the left side of my brain which resulted in a seizure. Spent a few days in ICU. Unfortunately, there was no official diagnosis or followup. 10 years later I realized something was not right. Apparently I had been having petit mal events. Also, I had no memory from those ten years. Got to a neurologist--got the right meds--life back to "normal". Depression about the lost decade, I needed something. Started running when I was 62. Could not have chosen better. In two years lost 45 pounds, went from a struggle to do one mile and then ran 6 half marathons. Just as important I dealt with my mental state successfully. Now 70, play tennis regularly and training for 5 k's after vaccine. Nothing compared to the story of Diane but running can be lifechanging.
Thank you for sharing your story Geoff. I’m often amazed how running can lead to quality of life benefits beyond fitness. You’re an inspiration!
Wow, Geoff! Thank you so much for sharing that — I’m honored and humbled that you did. Your story is every bit as impressive as Diane’s to me 👍