We are both back to work today and headed out for an early AM run, Lori having an medium long run and I just wanted to see how I was doing. I am feeling great these past few days and wanted to see if I could manage any sort of speed. I set out for a quick 5K warming up for the first K and cooling down for the last. I tried to maintain an even sub 4:30/km pace for the middle three K, I was sub 4:30 but not an even pace, I am out of practice but know that it will all come back. It was tough to keep the pace up for the last bit but I managed, I'll see how I feel throughout the day as it has been a while since I pushed my heart-rate this much even for this short a period. The run felt good and I am exhilarated from being able to run anything close to a 4:30.
I have some preliminary test results back from both the MRI and my blood-work. The MRI report came back mostly normal and I will need the doctors to translate the report details before I post anything about it here; but, mostly normal is very good. Blood work I can share and it is exciting for me to share as I believe it is the best indication on how I am responding to the treatments, all blood count markers are in the normal (for a regular person) range except for my Lymphocytes which are still a bit low. My platelets are back in the normal range where they have not been since I was diagnosed and prior to treatment I was cautioned that I may need a platelet transfusion because they were so low. Some very positive results to carry me through to the New Year and my next appointments with the nurse and oncologist prior to the second cycle starting.
Enjoy the day and I'll post later on to let you know how I am feeling after the run but I don't imagine it will be anything but positive.
Well, the news just keeps getting better and better! Glad to hear the MRI was fine, and the blood tests are moving in the right direction....awesome way to start the New Year, Don!
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