David Swales suffered a stroke just after he'd crossed the finish line of a 10k cross country race. On this episode, Molly Tresadern from the BHF talks with David about how his life has changed, coping with depression following a stroke, and his return to running - which led him to cross the finishing line of the London Marathon.


Read David's blog about his stroke and recovery here: https://rowellswales.wixsite.com/website


Information on stroke and the BHF research:


https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/stroke


https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/circulatory-conditions-research/stroke-research


If you’ve got any questions about your heart or circulatory health, call the BHF’s heart helpline to speak with a nurse, between 9-5 on Monday to Fridays, on 0300 330 3311 or email [email protected]


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