tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post5928744073798499459..comments2024-01-27T07:29:49.378+00:00Comments on Jez Bragg - Ultra Distance Mountain, Trail and Road Runner: Hitting a crossroads & reflectingJez Bragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16434464928796539130noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-63514276358307084372019-03-10T22:11:22.631+00:002019-03-10T22:11:22.631+00:00Wish you a speedy recovery!
Andrew James XWish you a speedy recovery!<br /><br />Andrew James XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-63800865187678062932019-03-08T07:28:04.678+00:002019-03-08T07:28:04.678+00:00Great read, thanks buddy..
Hope your out there soo...Great read, thanks buddy..<br />Hope your out there soon and back up n running mate <br />Tc x<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741200847930093954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-53636619873037632472019-03-07T18:05:03.397+00:002019-03-07T18:05:03.397+00:00Jez,
Thank you so much for sharing your story a...Jez,<br /> Thank you so much for sharing your story and struggles.<br /> I have had Crohn's since my teens (I am 60 years old now) and recently had a serious 31-day bout of pain, inflammation, intestinal bleeding, and fever. Somehow I managed to run a tiny bit each day (Twice each day, actually) and the hour or so of easy 2-mile jogs X 2 each day gave me something to focus on rather than the pain. This bout and your words here about attitude and "balance" will hopefully encourage me to be more willing to take things as they appear and not to "force" myself to fit some "schedule" or compulsion to train or to race. <br /> I have NEVER taken running and health for granted, but posts such as yours (shared with me by a great friend whom you know as well) help me keep things in a better and healthier perspective.<br /> Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Kim Wrinkle<br />Silverton, CO USAKim Wrinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598566046616892827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-17976706163696661862019-03-06T22:18:45.803+00:002019-03-06T22:18:45.803+00:00I can sympathize to an extent; after a few years o...I can sympathize to an extent; after a few years of fairly mediocre ultra running, I had a few years of illness followed by a few weeks in hospital and a diagnosis of Crohn's. A few years after that I'm still struggling with energy levels and anything remotely approaching fitness seems beyond me.<br /><br />Knowing that you've been running at such a high level whilst dealing with IBD is rather inspiring though, so thank you for that.<br /><br />I hope you recover well and quickly, and that the boredom doesn't get too bad.<br /><br />IanDooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880481040714508150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-90816337987358447112019-03-06T19:50:53.782+00:002019-03-06T19:50:53.782+00:00You’re in inspiration Jez to anyone with a long te...You’re in inspiration Jez to anyone with a long term health condition. So much is mind over matter, and your positive mindset is undoubtedly what’s fuelled your success. Hope you’re back running again soon and adapt to how your body is behaving. Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-19840743866890131182019-03-06T19:29:41.800+00:002019-03-06T19:29:41.800+00:00Dear Jez, so sorry you are stuck in hospital - but...Dear Jez, so sorry you are stuck in hospital - but what a great piece of writing and thank you for sharing this part of your journey. Here's hoping you are soon back on track doing all the many things that i know you want to do and in better shape. love and sympathy m<br />mousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499394923476958780.post-44024792424976464022019-03-06T18:56:28.776+00:002019-03-06T18:56:28.776+00:00Jez
I can empathise with your situation. I am in m...Jez<br />I can empathise with your situation. I am in my sixties and a long-time very average but keen fell runner. I have had "bowel issues" for the last 12 years ending up in surgery last March where 14 inches of small bowel which wasn't functioning properly was removed.<br /><br />I was back running after 6 weeks and have continued on the fells averaging about 25 miles a week.<br /><br />Its largely been a success and my symptoms have radically improved although dashes to the bushes still feature. I was apprehensive abut the surgery and now glad I had it. <br /><br />Running has and continues to help mitigate bowel issues and I will continue until I drop .<br /><br />I write this to thank you for the blog and hope it works out for you. Your achievements are brilliant considering considering your condition.<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />BobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039638419148043211noreply@blogger.com