Sex: Male

Occupation: School Cleaner ( semi-retired )

Country: England, UK.

Height: 5 feet 8 inches

Bodyweight: 168 pounds

Resting pulse: 60 per minute

Maximum training pulse: 136 per minute

Heart condition(s): Heart attack 31/5/97

Fitness before treatment(s): Used to jog 3-4 times a week but had a 40 a day smoking habit.

Treatment(s): Two stents 6/11/97

Cardiac rehabilitation: Stopped smoking, changed diet, went to rehab ( BHF ) and also gymnasium ( BHF ).

Present training regime: Started jogging again January 1999. It seemed ok. so I upped the mileage. Now jog about 3-4 times per week. Entered 10k race in 2000 and half marathon the same year. I have done the Hastings Half Marathon 2000, 2001 and 2002 in about 2 hours 15 mins.

Achievements as a Cardiac Athlete: Hastings 10k 2000, 01 and 02 and Half Marathons same years.

Training tip(s): Take it easy. Don't push it. Listen to your body.

Future goal(s): Just to continue as I am.

Motivator(s): BHF staff who listen to you and help you reach your goals.

Thanks to: Conquest Hospital staff but especially the BHF staff. They are invaluable.