Index

PostIncludesStage
1. RetirementIntroductionPre-treatment
2. DoctorsDiagnosisPre-treatment
3. Introducing Multiple MyelomaOverviewPre-treatment
4. SupportersLetting family and friends knowPre-treatment
5. Starting treatmentFirst hospital visits, side effectsInduction chemotherapy
6. Unexpected signs of improvementDexamethasoneInduction chemotherapy
7. NutritionNutrition, Daratumumab (Darzalex®)Induction chemotherapy
8. Cross training and avoiding injuryExercise, Bortezomib (Velcade®)Induction chemotherapy
9. Hydration and how not to see Elton JohnLenalidomide (Revlimid®), InfectionInduction chemotherapy
10. Measuring progressBlood tests including light chains and paraproteinsInduction chemotherapy
11. Concentrating on formZoledronic Acid (Zometa®), bone damageInduction chemotherapy
12. You can’t run with bad teethDentists, rashes, ThalidomideInduction chemotherapy
13. The right kitFirst draft of the plan, PrednisoloneInduction chemotherapy
14. It’s only painPain, exercise, side effectsInduction chemotherapy
15. Enjoy the viewAnaemia, revised planInduction chemotherapy
16. Early bird entriesPrivate or NHS for the Stem Cell Transplant, supporting drugsInduction chemotherapy
17. Familiarise yourself with the course profileSide effects, aromatherapy, CAR-TInduction chemotherapy
18. Looking good while runningExercisingInduction chemotherapy
19. Do what you canSide effectsInduction chemotherapy
20. Reducing wasteSide effects, rashesInduction chemotherapy
21. Managing the detailsKeeping track of the treatment, meeting friendsInduction chemotherapy
22. Training plansMotivation for exercise, planning for the futureInduction chemotherapy
23. Hill trainingExerciseInduction chemotherapy
24. Drug testingHolidayBreak between treatments
25. Increasing the mileageOverview of Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, BarbieBreak between treatments
26. Visualise successOverview of collecting stem cellsBreak between treatments
27. Negative splitsOverview of high dose chemotherapyBreak between treatments
28. 100 marathon clubRemission / relapse, bone marrow biopsy, UCLHStem Cell Transplant
29. Are we nearly there?Stem cell collection, G-CSFStem Cell Transplant
30. Bananas at the finish lineStem cell collection, ApheresisStem Cell Transplant
31. Sinus BradycardiaTests of kidneys (eGFR) and heart (MUGA)Stem Cell Transplant
32. Pre-race nervesAnxiety, consent for the Stem Cell TransplantStem Cell Transplant
33. Thank the marshalsPICC line, Melphalan, Stem Cell Infusion, first week of the transplantStem Cell Transplant
34. Getting through the wallSecond and third weeks after the transplant in UCLHStem Cell Transplant
35. SpectatorsMemoirs of a carerStem Cell Transplant
36. Finding your running mojoEarly days recovering at homeStem Cell Transplant
37. Recovery runsBecoming more active during recoveryStem Cell Transplant
38. Finding the time to trainFurther recovery and longer walksStem Cell Transplant
39. Race photographersRecovery, building my strength, occupying myself during isolation.Stem Cell Transplant
40. Running in the rainUps and downs in recovery, coping with isolating during wet weather.Stem Cell Transplant
41. Hill training, againWalking further and on more challenging routes, keeping occupied while isolating.Stem Cell Transplant
42. Running through the puddlesMore walking and more keeping occupied.Stem Cell Transplant
43. Running in the darkExercise, news about the consolidation treatment dates and isolating.Stem Cell Transplant
44. Couch to 5KMostly about increasing my levels of activity.Stem Cell Transplant
45. Training over ChristmasRecovery going well, lots more exercise and preparing for an isolated Christmas.Stem Cell Transplant
46. New Year ResolutionsSCT +100 days, the end of isolation.Stem Cell Transplant
47. Planning for after the finish lineSocialising, planning for remission.Consolidation chemotherapy
48. Mass participation eventsStarting consolidation chemotherapy, ending isolation.Consolidation chemotherapy
49. Take your mobile in case you fallContinuing consolidation chemo, going out of the house.Consolidation chemotherapy
50. Catching a coldIllness during consolidation.Consolidation chemotherapy
51. Overcoming obstaclesContinuing chemotherapy and noticing some side effects.Consolidation chemotherapy
52. Overpronation and a broken legAccident while training.Consolidation chemotherapy
53. Goal settingInterruption to consolidation treatment while recovering from a broken leg.Consolidation chemotherapy
54. Legs not quite workingStill recovering from the broken leg.Consolidation chemotherapy
55. Toilet breaksRestarting the chemotherapy while the leg continues to improve.Consolidation chemotherapy
56. ToenailsThe usual chemotherapy side effects along with a recovering leg.Consolidation chemotherapy
57. Getting out of your comfort zonePlanning for the end of chemotherapy, but still experiencing the usual side-effects and also picking up a chest infection.Consolidation chemotherapy
58. The finish (for now) lineAchieving remission after the last consolidation treatment.Remission
59. Medals and prizesStarting maintenance treatment while still limping.Remission
60. Enforced restThe broken leg nearly better but still requiring rest.Remission
61. Charity placesMore active, although still limping. Interesting consultation at the Fracture Clinic.Remission
62. Not running LondonFighting another chest infection but becoming more active.Remission
63. Running tourismAt last, a trip away from home, not without risk of further injury.Remission
64. Living in remissionFour weeks of normal activity, along with the latest hospital visit.Remission
65. StepsOne wedding and a birthday.Remission
66. EnergyFeeling that I have more stamina and better able to walk without sticks.
Remission
67. Building ConfidenceBecoming confident enough to go cycling.Remission
68.GearCycle maintenance and catching up on missed opportunities.Remission
69. PoetryHolidays, keeping active and some poetry.Remission