It was early 2013, about 7 months after I had injured my spinal cord, that I decided to run a race as a symbol of my recovery. Ultimately, I decided the length would be 10K. However, at that time, I couldn't walk six blocks efficiently.
Around the summer of 2013, I felt strong enough to "jog" on the sand at the beach, but it was mostly form, and was probably no faster than my walking speed.
Finally, around Spring, 2014, I felt strong enough to sprint a little distance, but by the end of the year, I could never really sprint a longer distance than crossing the length of a short intersection.
Another improvement i made during the summer of 2014 was that my jogging speed improved, but my endurance was still lacking. I couldn't jog in one session, for more than 10 blocks.
So, now it is 2015. Last week, I felt another "leap of improvement" in my legs. I think I can get my legs strong enough to maintain somewhat of a pace to complete a 10K race, and also work up the endurance for the same.
So, let's hope this is the year I can complete a 10K race.
In June 2012, I contracted viral meningitis. I ended up paralyzed and on a respirator. There was some doubt that I would walk again, and if so, it would take two years for me to walk "normal enough," but I was able to do so in one year. I am still improving, for I am not completely recovered. This blog is to chronicle my experience recovering from spinal cord injury and pass along inspirational stories of others who faced medical situations.
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
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