After a kidney infection and a visit to hospital I did my 10km thanks NHS for getting me back on my feet

[Roxy71]

I graduated from couch to 5km on the 5th of April and have been doing consolidation runs, I decided to challenge myself to run 10km by the end of April to celebrate the 100th birthday of Captain Tom.

On Easter Sunday I was not feeling me best and started urinating blood, next day I visited the Doctors I walked in and came out in am ambulance I went down hill very rapidly. Thanks to the amazing NHS they got me back on my feet in days and I was able to complete my challenge. I cant thank the NHS enough from the Ambulance crew to the amazing Nurses and Doctors in A&E who where so compassionate towards me.

Just to make sure I didn't dream the 10km I completed it again this morning and yes I did it again.

To all who don't think they can do it yes you can!!! I started running this year and have not run since University and now I am running consistently 3 times per week and I am now training for a half marathon.

I would not have done it without the support of everyone on this forum and on Strava, who have supported me on this journey I salute you all along with Captain Tom.

Take care and stay safe

Roxy x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Roxy71 on running 10K, you look so happy in that photograph, if you wish to get the graduate10 badge and see the word GRADUATE10 next to your username leave a message on the May graduate10 post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran 10K.

[Roxy71 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks looking forward to my new badge... x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Roxy71]

It's there now 👍 🏃🏾 🎓

[Roxy71 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Wow an amazing achievement. Massive congratulations 🎉🍾🏃‍♀️. Happy running 🤗

[Roxy71 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs

[Womangolfer Graduate10]

Congratulations Roxy. Glad to hear your feeling well.

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

Thanks its great to be back on my feet. Stay safe. Roxy x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Wow- what an achievement Roxy71! Congratulations 🥳!I’m so glad you’re back on your feet again - good luck with the with the next stage in your running journey!

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

Thanks Oldgirls running gives us something to focus on during these exceptional times. X

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Well done on a great run, and glad you’re feeling better.

Happy running 👍

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

Thanks hope your back in your trainers soon we miss you 😀

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Roxy! Running 10k after that is a real achievement !👍🎉😀

[Roxy71 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks it did feel good. 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wowsers Roxy, huge kudos to you! That’s some accomplishment after your hospital visit. 🎉🎉

Isn’t Captain Tom an inspiration? ❤️

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

He sure is he was definitely the inspiration to do the 10km on his birthday.

[Yogaandrun]

Congratulations!

[Roxy71 Graduate10]

Thanks most appreciated