After 16 months of dealing with a chronic Ken Butt wound, both physically and mentally, it was time for me to try running again regardless of whether the wound has healed or not. The wound was constantly on my mind and affecting me mentally so I needed to try and find a balance of managing it whilst getting back into running.
Read more2 Years Since I Used to be a Runner
This week it dawned on me that it’s been 2 years since Crohn’s Disease took control and put a stop to me enjoying running. Crohn’s had affected running prior to April 2018 but it was at this point that things because too much and I decided to stop running.
Read moreStoma 66
66 days for Ostomates to walk, run, and dance their way to 66,000km. That is the new challenge launched by Colostomy UK to help promote fitness for those that have undergone stoma surgery.
Read moreIs 2019 A Write Off?
First Crohn’s stopped me from running, and then a stoma gave me a new lease of life. Now, the ongoing issues with the Ken Butt have scuppered things again.
Read moreWhen to Run, When to Run?
Post-EUA (Exploration Under Anaesthetic) things have been generally good. Initially there was a lot of leakage (both blood and exudate) from the newly opened wound so much so that I had to invest in some sexy incontinence pants. Thankfully that seemed to reduce quite quickly thus reducing the need for the pants.
Read moreLundy Island Trail Race Review
Last year saw the inaugural Lundy Island trail race take place and as soon as tickets were available I quickly signed up to ensure my place on the limited space boat to the island.
I had signed up almost a full year prior to the race so had plenty of time to get excited about visiting an island I had heard about but had never visited. Due to it’s location it’s not a place that’s particularly easy to get to without a bit of planning an effort. The race would be a a perfect way of visiting the island and seeing the entirety of it.
My First Race with a Stoma
Prior to surgery, and prior to the last Crohn’s flare up, I used to enjoy entering races. Crohn’s would quite often get in the way but I managed it well. With the surgery undertaken and a rough idea of how long it would take to recover I set myself a target of completing a race, and supporting a charity in the process.
Read moreFirst Short Break with a Stoma
The Easter weekend saw my first multi-day trip away since surgery and being away from home would mean being away from my main ostomy supplies. I would need to calculate how many supplies I would need.
Read moreThe Return to Beer Running Club
A running club that involves a 5 or 10k run followed by a free beer, all before lunch? Welcome to the Mikkeller Running Club.
Read moreFirst parkrun Since Surgery
I’ve always been an occasional ‘parkrunner’ with probably only half a dozen or so completed each year. I used to use Saturday morning’s for long runs exploring new areas and routes so would never be able to squeeze in a parkrun. I would tend to complete a parkrun when I had a big race on a Sunday and wanted a short, but well organised run.
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