Please say nice things - Half Marathon after Embolism - any tips?

[AmyDeez]

So I had a pulmonary embolism last August, no major damage but I lost consciousness and damaged my lung short term from the clot. I fell pregnant shortly after that and had my second baby in May this year, now I'm running a half marathon next Sunday... having not run before... I think I'm setting myself up for a fall. :-(

I have lost 4 stone and feel amazing health wise, I've trained hard and run the distance in training already (twice), but my breathing is still an issue. I get pains if the air is very cold when I'm running, as my lungs are still recovering, and October in cornwall is going to be brisk. Most of my training the weather has been great for. Is there anything I can do if it's cold on the day? Should I breathe a certain way, or take it slower, or what? I'm so nervous of messing up. Please say positive things I run next Sunday!!!

Well I think a huge well done is called for, even before the race! You have obviously worked really hard. I would have thought the best thing will be to watch your pace and take it easier if cold, also make sure your chest is warm with different layers, so you can take some off when you warm up.
I think you have done an amazing job already, so on the day just try and enjoy the experience. Imagine how good you'll feel when you cross the finish line! Good luck.

Thank you! I just don't want the weather to mess it up, I've invested a lot of training and I'm worried I'll let myself down on the day :-(

Well done you! My advice is to have a buff that you can put up over your nose to warm the air if it's frosty. It really helps me in winter times.