Positive Things!

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to share with you all my latest news. As I often say I do not

show many signs of CMT, although the more I pay attention to my body the more I

understand what is related to CMT and why I am the way that I am...

Anyway, I am not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but this year I

have decided to enter a few physical challenges, to raise money for charity

(primarily Breakthrough Breast Cancer but also Leukemia Research, and with any

unallocated sponsorships I will try to find a good CMT research oriented place

to donate to). I am doing the London Bike-a-thon on Sunday (about 40k ride),

the half triathlon in London in August (750m swim 20k bike and 5k walk / run),

and the Breast Cancer 44k in September.

I am making good progress with my training and keeping fit, and I do think that

although the exercise makes me tired, I am really benefiting from it in so many

ways (higher energy in general, feeling happier, losing weight - you name it).

I think it is great that with patience and perseverance I am learning how to do

a triathlon, how to swim better, cycling regularly again, and of course walking.

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I just wanted to share with you all that at least in my case, although

definitely a person with CMT, that challenges can be managed, big goals

achieved, and that through activity we can learn a lot about our bodies and how

to manage our challenges in a way that actually leads to improvements in all

facets of life.

And if anyone would like to start a discussion on fitness health management and

lifestyle I am more than happy to participate!

All the best from grey London,

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hey Donna,

That is great what you are doing and it is nice to put a face to the name. Funny

how you get a picture in your head about someone!!

Jackie