At approximately 00.30 on 16th June 2013 I awoke with a severe tightening in my chest.  I was having a heart attack.

I was 42 years old, happily married with two beautiful daughters. 

It was a shock.  Definitely not something I'd planned for!

I've been very lucky.  I was treated immediately and didn't experience any further complications.  After spending four days in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, I returned home and have been rehabilitating ever since.

There are lots of people that aren't so lucky. 1 in 3 people that have Heart Attacks in the UK do not make it to hospital.

What happened to me could happen to anyone.  It's a scary business!

I'm doing these rides for 3 reasons:

1.  To give something back as a huge "Thank You!" for all the help and support I've received since my Heart Attack;

2.  To raise awareness.  Prevention is the best treatment; and

3.  Selfishly, to give myself a bit of a challenge and a focus to stay / get fit!

You can follow my journey at http://www.heartattackwaitingtohappen.com 

 

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