Tag Archives: Goals

Signed up to do a 10k mud/obstacle course!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by tomcoppin

Hi all, how are we today? Monday night I had the first training session in a while with a fitness group called Gravity, based in Wethersfield. I have gone a few times in the past, and loved the variety of fitness … Continue reading →

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Getting into support groups 

Posted on July 6, 2015 by tomcoppin

For quite a few years I have been aware of support groups going on for people with conditions such as Crohn’s and colitis. While being aware of these I have never actually taken part in them. I’ve always buried my had … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle

Posted on March 23, 2015 by tomcoppin

Well today I managed to go further than previously achieved on my bike. I am slowly building up my stamina using a brilliant track near me called the Flitch Way. I used to cycle a lot when I was growing … Continue reading →

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Finally: square one

Posted on March 9, 2015 by tomcoppin

Well the meeting last Friday went well! I had an appointment to see the surgeon to find out how my recovery is going, and when I can get back to some level of normality. After being prodded and poked a few … Continue reading →

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Finally allowed to drive again

Posted on February 14, 2015 by tomcoppin

Yesterday I had a check up at the hospital, just a regular routine meeting with my consultant. The talk was fairly brief, discussing my condition as opposed to the operation itself. I will be meeting with the surgeon who carried … Continue reading →

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