How do you handle cardio/ running with MS?
I was diagnosed in Dec. 2013 with RRMS. I had been diagnosed after an episode with encephalitis. I spent four months recovering... then MS symptoms slowly appearing.
When I was hospitalized (in the ICU) with encephalitis, I missed a half marathon I had spent all summer training for- my FIRST half. After being diagnosed with MS, I insisted on completing the annual 10 mile race I did the two years before. I finished in a time very close to my personal record. Once again, this year, I ran the 10 mile race and took 10 minutes off my record time! Training was much more difficult, but luckily, race day was nice and cool and I ate well.
This fall, I am registered for the half marathon that I missed two years ago. I started training but my MS is acting up. I got married a few weeks ago, and everything was fine. I don't know if it was because I was too relaxed with my diet, if it was too much activity or just stress.
I am determined to train and participate in this race. First, I need to figure out how to combat the fatigue and humidity. (I also have started having spasticity in my arms and leg which has made my muscles increasingly tight-- something I'm hoping improves with fitness.)
Tips? Suggestions? How do you stay cool? How do you manage to maintain your fitness?
I was diagnosed in Dec. 2013 with RRMS. I had been diagnosed after an episode with encephalitis. I spent four months recovering... then MS symptoms slowly appearing.
When I was hospitalized (in the ICU) with encephalitis, I missed a half marathon I had spent all summer training for- my FIRST half. After being diagnosed with MS, I insisted on completing the annual 10 mile race I did the two years before. I finished in a time very close to my personal record. Once again, this year, I ran the 10 mile race and took 10 minutes off my record time! Training was much more difficult, but luckily, race day was nice and cool and I ate well.
This fall, I am registered for the half marathon that I missed two years ago. I started training but my MS is acting up. I got married a few weeks ago, and everything was fine. I don't know if it was because I was too relaxed with my diet, if it was too much activity or just stress.
I am determined to train and participate in this race. First, I need to figure out how to combat the fatigue and humidity. (I also have started having spasticity in my arms and leg which has made my muscles increasingly tight-- something I'm hoping improves with fitness.)
Tips? Suggestions? How do you stay cool? How do you manage to maintain your fitness?
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