An inspiring example of HIV-positive runners
Sport And Fitness / / December 19, 2019
May 15, the World Day of Remembrance for the victims of AIDS, passed Kazan marathon in which a par with professional athletes, stars, politicians and ordinary people took part a team of HIV-positive runners' open face. "
Of course, people with HIV are involved in a race around the world in the past. But this time on the track Kazan marathon out team courageous people who are not afraid to speak openly about the fact that they are HIV-positive.
First of all, the campaign was aimed at disseminating information on HIV.
Tested for HIV should regularly even if you think you are at risk. This is a modern approach to help stop the spread of HIV infection.
At the same time many are paralyzing fear when they hear about HIV or AIDS. But life is diagnosed with HIV may well be long and happy, if you take the disease under control. Due to maintenance therapy today for people with the disease have access to all the joy of life: family, work and sport at the full level. HIV-positive women give birth to healthy children, many make a successful career in the sport and achieve results that most can only dream of.
Each participant received a book of Kazan marathon "Test yourself. Personal history. " This collection of short stories of seven HIV-positive runners who were not afraid to talk about what they learned about the diagnosis, a difficult time, and how they are able to continue to enjoy life.
For example, 18-year-old John of Kiev decided to take part in the race for 3 km for the sense of unity that occurs when you run with hundreds of people. For Zhandos from Kazakhstan, who took part in the race for 10 km, running has become a tool in the fight with fears - not only death, but also the condemnation of others. Eugene from Eagle runs for several years, but this time prepared for the half-marathon distance, to set an example for everyone who wants more. Another polumarafonets Siamsumerlin came from Indonesia for this event. Upon learning of his diagnosis, he was faced with inhuman treatment of those who have the right to do not have - the doctors. But, after running 21 kilometers, he was able to regain a sense of self-esteem. Sean from the USA (42 km) took part in the "Test Yourself" in the hope that it will help someone avoid infection in the future. Andrey from Moscow and Dean from Australia is also not afraid of the full marathon distance. By the way, both have children, they find their lives completely happy, despite the diagnosis.
For many HIV-sounds like a death sentence. But the example of the command "Test Yourself" proves that it is a delusion. At the same time less scary labels that hang around us and ourselves, often interfere with the desired reach.
How many times have you heard that running is not good for the spine? Do you know a lot of adults with perfect spine? Usually, those who I have never been to a reception at the orthopedist. On the other hang tags "scoliosis", "kyphosis", "low back pain" and others. Someone growth did not come out and legs too short. Another convinced that dyhalki rather weak. A third think that doing sports should begin in early childhood.
It is fashionable to say forcefully: "You're just looking for excuses!". But I will say otherwise:
There is interest? Just believe in yourself and try. It gets better - will continue. No - stop.
Personally, I run to help get rid of back pain that had plagued me for years. While doctors shrugged their shoulders and prescribed painkillers: adult because the spine is no longer correct. I'm not trying to lose weight or someone to prove something, I do not run for the company or to overtake the guy. I just runBecause so I feel better.
You can find yourself another reason to run, even if someone has decided that it is not for you. Or at least, you make sure that you do not like, not available. So after much nicer to live.
Materials from the book "Test yourself. Personal stories "are used with permission NGO "Center of Excellence in Health».