Echocardiogram

The cardiologist called me with the results of my echocardiogram today. Good and bad, heart is functioning normally but both chambers on the right side are enlarged and there is a possibility that there is a hole in my heart. I have another test scheduled this Thursday morning called a bubble test. This is a more advanced version of an echocardiogram. They inject some kind of fluid into my veins and watch it go through the right chambers of my heart. If there is a bubbling effect as the fluid goes through it means there is a hole.

They are also going to put a monitor on me so when I exercise, if my heart rate goes up high I can transmit the event to them in real time via a cell phone type of connection.

I plan on running 3.0 miles tomorrow, let me modify that I will run 1 min/walk 1 min for 3.0 miles tomorrow.

All fun and games for me.

Just Keep Moving.

Trying to Start up a New Workout Pattern

I really don't know where to start with this entry. I guess I will start after my cardiologist appointment on August 14th. As you may know if you listened to my Podcast #31 the exercise stress test test came back as normal. So I decided to go ahead and start running again, but easy and low mileage for now.

I fired up my PCCoach software and started a new Roy Benson Training program. I decided on the Fun Runner option because I wanted to basically start my running from scratch, just as if I was starting all over again as a new runner. The program gave me a schedule of running 4 days a week to start with 2 days of heart rate fartlek and 2 days of easy runs. My 1st 3 days of running were uneventful, I was able to complete them as scheduled. The 4th day my heart rate jumped to 188 bpm after 1/2 mile and never came back down to normal. I ended up walking in order to complete the workout. I scrapped that program for now and decided to go in another direction.

I took off a day and then decided I would try something different. I decided to switch to a run/walk program where I run 1 minute/walk 1 minute for a total of 2 miles, all easy workouts. I went down to Lilburn Park which is about 2 miles from my house and ran on the short loop there. I figured with a short loop if I had a problem it wouldn't be to far back to the car.

I have run/walked two 2 mile workouts at Lilburn park with no problem, hopefully I can continue with these short run/walks without a problem until I go back to the Cardiologist on September 2nd for my follow up appointment.

Indian Island Loop Run Video is up on iTunes

I went out to Stone Mountain and made a video of my short trail run course while I walked. I call it the Indian Island Loop run. It is actually an out and back course with a one mile loop on the far end. The total distance of the run is 3 miles give or take a 1/10. The video may be a little long, but I hope you enjoy it.

Just Keep Moving!

LostTrailRunner Podcast Episode 29

I just published episode 29 of my podcast to iTunes. A brief list of the contents is below. Hope you listen, enjoy and subscribe.

Ride with me on the way to the Cardiologist.

Song: "Heartshaped Blues" by Maria Daines.

The music provided is from Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at 'music.mevio.com'"

What I learned at the Cardiologist.

Footnote, my walk at Mountain Park.

LostTrailRunner Episode 28

I have published two versions on this episode. One is in mp3 format and the other is enhanced (apple format).

I walk on the trail to Indian Island at Stone Mountain Park, and discuss my heart rate problem.

Talk some about the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's new team, Radio Shack Cycling Team.

Ramble on about podcasts

Talk about WordPress vs Blogger


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Heart Again

I went to the Doctor yesterday about my heart rate problem. He did an EKG and took blood.

The EKG came out normal and my blood pressure was 116/74. The Doctor decided to refer me to a cardiologist. So, I guess the next step is a treadmill stress test. I have the cardiologist appointment next Friday.

I will get the results of the blood work back in a few days.

I will hope for the best.

Just Keep Moving!

Strange Heart Happenings

This is the second day in a row that my heart rate has jumped up into the 180's during a workout and would not come back down. Starting to worry me some. I have never had this problem before, the first time it happened was during Peachtree this year and then yesterday and today.

I mentioned this during my last podcast (losttrailrunner Episode 27), during my recap of Peachtree.

Yesterday I was riding my bike and on an uphill section my heart rate jumped up and stayed up, so I cut the workout short and came home slowly.

Today as I was riding my windload trainer, my heart rate jumped up after 20 minutes of riding and would not come down. I cut the workout short and am trying to figure out what is wrong.

Maybe to much coffee, but I only had a couple of cups today and the same yesterday.

I guess I will call the doctor for an appointment just to be on the safe side.