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[jules]

Today I ran a new PB in difficult conditions in the Bristol half marathon, I ran in 1.40hours previous PB 1.59. Considering I left hospital 9 weeks ago and up until 4 weeks ago was dependent on oxygen after my latest flare up I am so pleased. The Drs told me that my lung damage is bordering on incompatible with life now that I have 14 growths in both lungs the largest being over 13cm, so this was a big "up yours" to the Drs. I ran for the Matt Hampson Foundation, and am doing the Leicester half marathon in a month for the same charity.

I am also having a lung op in 2 weeksm but should recover in time for Leicester, the op is high risk but quick recovery.

Jules

[goose]

Wow Jules...you're one tough cookie! You are an inspiration to everyone. Congratulations on your marathon and for never giving up. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers .

[mellowgator]

holy shit girl that's amazing!

[Ginny]

Good job! Lesson to the rest of us to never give up. Hats off to you!

[Tetracyclone]

mellowgator, on 12 September 2011 - 12:25 AM, said:

holy shit girl that's amazing!

I second this. You set the bar high for "how to do a lot when you only have a little."

[Aparr]

Way to go Jules! That's wonderful news. My prayers to you for your surgery. I know it will go well for you because of the strength you posses.
Thank you for sharing with all of us!
April

[pinkcloud]

Jules

go on our lass, flipping excellent going.

Operation 'lung heal' is the next challenge for our Jules. Followed by another adventure in me ol' home town of Leicester I read.

How the heck you kick the ass of any doctors 'no, this isn't possible' medical chit chat., has no word to describe your natural ability to gracefully float in life way above the dark clouds of health dispair. There is no word invented as there is not much use for such a description in everyday life so maybe...its time there is.

May you enjoy your next 2 weeks being as much fun for you as possible before your date with 'shock.even.more.doctors.in hospitals.com', as you heal and recover in what I can class as only 'our.jules.style'.

Me thoughts are with you.

[greybeard]

Jules, you are truly incredible.

[Edinburgh Colin]

You are incredible, what is the secret fairy dust you sprinkle on your breakfast anyway?

Inspirational Jules, truly amazing, good luck over the next month.

EC

[Trinity]

Jules, you are truly an amazing woman, you put the rest of us to shame!!

Good luck with the op, I'm sure you'll be bouncing back soon enough

Edinburgh Colin, on 12 September 2011 - 09:16 AM, said:

secret fairy dust you sprinkle on your breakfast

I needs to get me some of this! ^^

[Lucydog]

Cant say anymore, you are Fantastic!!! We are of course ALL sending healing thoughts for your op.

[brockit79]

wow - I have admiration of the highest order for you. My pb is 2.01 and planed to get sub 1.50 in 2010 then I got gimp'd out, that PB was me with no pathology (well mild asthma).

You are a strong woman, go sister!

Broc

[wheelzoffortune]

Truly amazing. Kudos to you!

[rue2you]

Everyone has already said it! Jules you are awesome!! I will be praying for your surgery!

[sherbs]

Fantastic Jules, you are one amazing woman!!

xx

[davjed]

Another "profiles in courage" story for sure. Looking forward to you getting that procedure behind you and on to your next challenge. Keep at it Jules.

[ClaraTaylor]

YOU ARE FRIGGING AWESOME!!!!! Way to go Superwoman!!

Remind us when you are doing the Leicester marathon and we'll come and wave you on!

[jules]

Leicester half is on 9th October, would be great to have some support guys :-) Going to take my pictures of me at the finishing line up to the Drs in Manchester.

[Parachute]

Hi jules

How great and quick are you. Good luck with the lung operation. Good luck with the Leicester Half Marathon.



Parachute

[jules]

Thanks again everyone, if anyone fancies sponsoring me for doing Bristol and Leicester here is my just giving site.

http://www.justgivin...olhalfmarathon/

Here is a picture of me on one of the hills.

[ClaraTaylor]

jules, on 13 September 2011 - 10:50 PM, said:

Leicester half is on 9th October, would be great to have some support guys :-) Going to take my pictures of me at the finishing line up to the Drs in Manchester.

Get the special bus ready we'll be there!!

[Simba]

Congrats Jules, well done with your latest marathon.

Wish you well with your lung operation and a good recovery so you'll be ready for leicester half marathon!

Just go's to show doctor's don't know everything...

[spot]

Doctors are idiots, as I well know. Keep at it! From that photo, you weren't half as winded as the guys! Just think of what you could do with more lung power. Good luck to you. Wish I could be there to cheer you on at Leicester.

[jules]

Just a quick update for you, I had my lung op last week. Although I made it through ok the operational doesn't appear to have been a success because I had a bleed overnight at some point on Monday night. We always knew that it was something of a long shot but at least we tried.

On a happier note, this Sunday is Leicester half marathon, so if anybody fancies coming to cheer me on I am starting at 9.10, the route is here

http://www.leicestermarathon.org.uk/

The last mile is apparently uphill, which I am not looking forward to, particularly as it is forecast to be wet and windy, however anyone who is there to give me a cheer I will much appreciate it, however I do apologise in advance for my language if the hill is steep.

Thanks

Jules

[Charlie-boi]

Hi well done! I spoke to Matt the other day and he mentioned this To me, real nice guy whos helping me find my feet in sport again! Best of luck also hope the weather improves from today! X

[greybeard]

Great you made it through. It's a bit early to be writing it off as a failure, isn't it?
It's also a bit early to be doing half marathons too, but I doubt anyone on this earth could talk you out of it .

Good luck and think nothing of the bad language if it helps.

[ClaraTaylor]

I'll be at the first aid tent on the start / finish line and will be doing my very best to cheer you on!! Do you know your number yet?

[Edinburgh Colin]

Good luck Jules, curse your way around the entire course if it helps!
EC

[Aparr]

Jules~
Wow! Thats fantastic I'm very happy for you. What a major accomplishment! Take care!

[jules]

I PB'd again in 1.37 on a very difficult course, 1st half very good nice roads, up and down which is fine, but mile 7-11 on park footpaths which were far too tight for a racing chair, and it was so slippery my brakes were useless they just made me skid (racing chairs have slick tyres)I just couldn't get any momentum. I did first 6 miles in under 30mins which just shows how hard 2nd half was, so found it slightly frustrating.

Clara, thanks so much for the support and cheering me on at the start and the finish :-)

Here is a picture, taken at the start, with our very own Clara making a guest appearance in the background :-)