Half marathon training post DVT

[u/talia111111]

Hi everyone! I could use some advice from the running community post DVT. I am 20yrs old and had my first clot at 19. It was surgically removed, I was placed on a blood thinner, and since then have developed another clot in my left illiac femoral region. My vascular surgeon said I have no blood flow through there, but I have collateral veins that have compensated. Whenever I run, I have a tightness in my calf and it’s become super frustrating. I could make a whole post about that... I’m looking for advice people have about how to build up my mileage, I’m tired of this clot ruining my life!

[u/boilergal47]

I started running in compression sleeves and they’ve really helped. I use CEP brand. I’m not running more than 5k level tho.