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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Pulmonary Regurgitation, Pulmonary Stenosis

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John Hannon added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

I'm proud of my time so here's a shot of that along with a 2.4 mile swim exit picture. And finish video : ) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy4kGVfPXKa/

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Ana Brusso

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

As you should, congratulations 🎊🎉

Rose Madura

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

Amazing! Congratulations!

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 3, 2023)

Incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing, and congratulations on this amazing feat!

Rich Butela

2 years ago (November 3, 2023)

That's impressive !

Ted Niedziela

2 years ago (November 6, 2023)

You are an IRONMAN!

John Hannon added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (October 28, 2023)

It rained a lot on the run too. This was a dry part. It was not raining during the swim.

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Deena Z

2 years ago (October 28, 2023)

Nice. You don't give up on doing what you love to do. Go for it.

DeWayne Adamson

2 years ago (October 28, 2023)

Amazing!

Jan Findlay

2 years ago (October 29, 2023)

Awesome, inspiring journey John. Stay thriving!! ❤️

Stephen Berry

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

Congratulations on your achievement John! I was pretty fit for a 67-year-old before my mitral valve repair 2 years ago. I have run 7 marathons, climbed all of the volcanoes in the Northwest, bicycled from Seattle to San Francisco, etc. I was running 6-8 miles, 3 times a week just... Read more.

John Hannon

2 years ago (November 2, 2023)

Hi Steven, I love taking about this kind of thing so, sure - I was frustrated at first and thought they messed something up in there they weren't telling me. It took me 13 months to jog one block without stopping and I'd be too wiped out to try again... Read more.

Stephen Berry

2 years ago (November 3, 2023)

Hi John, Thank you such much for sharing this information. My cardiologist said that most patients plateau in aerobic improvement about 1 1/2 years after surgery, but I don't think you and I are in the standard group given our previous high aerobic fitness. Maybe we just take a lot... Read more.

John Hannon

2 years ago (November 3, 2023)

Thanks Steven. Another thing I've been doing the last year or so is short bursts of high intensity. Started with going all out running for like 10 seconds and then recovering and doing it again. I think that's helped me improve quite a bit. The Garmin watch will suggest things... Read more.

Stephen Berry

2 years ago (November 3, 2023)

I really appreciate your sharing all of your experiences and work out routines. I also have a low ferritin level (and am taking a daily aspirin). Will be interesting to see if I can get the ferritin up higher. Can't tell you how hopeful I am now after reading your... Read more.

John Hannon

2 years ago (November 4, 2023)

That's great! If you think you can do another ride down to San Francisco then you can. If you think you can't then you'll also be right.