Senior fitness advocate and author. @primetimeendurance on YouTube, Instagram and Patreon. Look for new fitness books for all ages on Amazon.
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At 67 I was in amazing shape, prepared for an amazing race season. But I got Afib. That resulted in a Stroke. Between the two my summer was shot. No training. In fact the opposite - detraining (losing all my progress and returning to ground zero).
I had a cardio-vert - shocked my heart back into rhythm, then an ablation and a Watchman implant.
It's been more than two weeks since my surgery.
The Dr. said I could start training gently after 10 days.
My surgery was the 10th. Like 36 hours ago. Home now and supposed to be mostly sedate for a couple days then very light walking till 10 days after the surgery. Then zone 1/2 till my 45 day checkup.
Not too much pain. Hoping for the best.
From Afib to Stroke - Bad to Worse? July 31 I had a stroke. MRI crew told me lucky to be walking & talking. Some believe my high level of fitness for as little damage as there was. Ironically it might have been a 20th century "go harder" mentality got me here in the first place.
That time I flunked an MRI?
Long story short (though I will catch you all up on it once I feel like I can concentrate long enough to write longer) on Friday evening I had a stroke but wasn't able to be treated for it till Tuesday. Yeah. Wild story there.
Anyway, a major contributing factor (to not being treated, not the stroke itself) was that as an extremely fit and motivated person, it didn't look like I had had a stroke, until the MRI showed without a doubt that it was a big one.
I'll discuss my new ability limits, etc., in a new post, but in case the rumors of my disappearance from the social and creator worlds overlaps, I just want to tell you all that I'm still here.
Update: I will be having a brain MRI here in about an hour, and they're going to schedule me for surgery in about 3 weeks. I need to be on these drugs for 3 weeks before I have it. The surgery is done by catheter, so I could be back working in a few days, but probably a week before back in office. #afib
We don’t train and sweat just to look good in a mirror. We do it to fill our bucket list. Hiking that mountain you’ve always dreamed of. Crushing a trail race. Or simply playing with the grandkids without pain holding you back. It’s never too late to take the reins and start making progress. Ready to reclaim your prime? Grab the book at the link in bio or amzn.to/3F4l6uP and start building the adventures that actually matter.#TrailRunningOver50 #ActiveAging #Over50Fitness #GrandparentGoals #OutdoorAdventure
Broken Arrow Trip We're Getting a Van, and all the Tea.
We are planning an exciting road trip to the Tahoe Reno area, specifically Broken Arrow, in about a week and a half. We're hoping our new van arrives this week so we can take it on this adventure, complete with a reserved camping spot near Palisades. Get ready for some van life content and a travel vlog highlighting our journey!
My surprise hamstring tear.
Can I go to Hike Expo North Carolina? Let me know in the comments.
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My Fitness Journey From 238 lbs to a Better Me
From "Ageless on the Trail" presentation for Hike Expo Colorado May 15.
For active seniors who love the outdoors, especially hiking after 60, this video addresses common challenges like longer recovery times and difficulty with steep descents. It highlights how these activities demand more focus and energy as we age, emphasizing the importance of senior wellness and active recovery to keep enjoying the trails.
This content is for every senior hiker who wants to keep aging well.
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I'm at Hike Expo! and having a lot of fun. Yesterday, May 14 was B2B day, for the Exhibitors, Sponsors, and some of us Speakers. I was super stoked to have met so many fun people. People I've already networked with on LinkedIn and a few others. Looks great. I can hardly wait for my turn to speak, today May 15 on the Center Stage at 10:30. Will you join me? I hope to be able to record it, but there are a few tech issues so wish me the best. hikeexpocolorado.com charlesmiske.com