It has been awhile since my last blog back in February when I finished last at the Lace Up for Breast Cancer Half Marathon in Rochester, MN. What I have learned since then is that I have iron deficiency anemia.
I found that some runners suffered this condition. The condition did explain my physical conditions, feeling grumpy, feeling weak or tired more often than usual, or with exercise, headaches and problems concentrating. I was given two series of iron infusions. Right away I started feeling better. I was able to enjoy running again while putting in my miles to regain my cardio.
This brings me up to to-date since my last race. It has been a slow road to recover, at least it sure felt like it.
This week is my return to “racing.” I raced down at the 5K down at the Drake Relays. I wish I was ready for either the 10K or half, but want to get back at a reasonable rate.
| bib number: | 12820 |
| age: | 51 |
| gender: | M |
| location: | Garner, IA |
| overall place: | 965 out of 2118 |
| division place: | 34 out of 79 |
| gender place: | 531 out of 924 |
| time: | 35:06 |
| pace: | 11:18 |
| Number of Finishers:2,118 Number of Females:1,194 Number of Males: 924 Average Time: 38:20 |
Good to hear it was simple once they figured it all out. Iron Deficiency? I’m going to start blaming my grumpiness on that at home. Pretty good come back. From dead last to middle of the pack.
Hi, Don
Well done for your recovery 5k! My post recovery race was 5k ,too. You looks great! Sure, you will start to do 10k soon. But, take your time.