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Dr. Kiki Fehling's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations! I'm so glad you were able to offer that other person hope.

Last month was the six-year anniversary of my heart attack. So many of your words here resonate—the "burden" and grief of thinking about the attack and the recovery, but also the immense, immense gratitude. I'm running a half marathon next weekend, and it feels unbelievable when I really think about where I was six years ago today. To living fully! <3

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Tamon Yanagimoto's avatar

Half marathon - nice!! I did one last year. Trying to convince myself to do a full marathon next.

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LarryE's avatar

Congrats, and appreciation for sharing your story. I am 24 years past a triple bypass and some tricky ER moments. It led me to running (occasionally), a lot of rollerblading (for a few years), and a renewed love affair with biking. It's the latter I've stuck with. A couple of bike-packing trips, a few Europe bike tours, a month-long West Coast biking adventure, and many road and gravel bike explorations across the NW. Now retired and with an e-bike I go farther and longer, and more often. Some don't know what they'll do when they can't drive. I wonder what I'll do when I can no longer bike.

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Tom Bilcze's avatar

Thanks for sharing your story. There are many stories like ours that people need to be told and heard.

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Greg Veal's avatar

H A P P Y _ A N N I V E R S A R Y, Buddy !!! ☺

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Diane Stresing's avatar

Thanks for sharing so candidly. Your instincts are good: it's a human response to want to give someone else hope when you have something in common. (I'm pretty sure you both benefitted from that exchange.) Keep rolling!!

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Ellen Ashwill's avatar

Thanks for your message of inclusivity. Your 20 year journey is inspiring. Roll on!

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Dana OHara Smith's avatar

Love this. The Allegheny Trail looks amazing in October! You certainly come a long way! I love your message. ☮️

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Tom Bilcze's avatar

Thank you! It's my happy place.

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Tamon Yanagimoto's avatar

Just past my 5 year anniversary. I never take any day or moment for granted. You’re doing great work!

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