Bittersweet - my runniversary!

[Debston]

Facebook reminded me today that it's a year since I completed Couch to 5K. I well remember the feeling of absolute elation on my graduation run, despite it being one of my slowest runs as I kept slowing down to take blurry pics...

I have been quiet on here recently as my dodgy hip has been flaring up - the last time I ran was early April and it still doesn't feel quite right. My fitness has dropped off a cliff during "lockdown" but I'm hoping that before too much longer, I'll be able to post about running again. Until then, take care, stay safe and enjoy your running!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 1 year runniversary. I hope you feel better soon and get back to running. Good luck 😊🤞🤞

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34!

[Irish-John Graduate10]

Congratulations Deb

Don't lose hope - I came back after a four month stay on the IC after dislocated hip

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Congratulations, Debs! You have been an inspiration to me and I’m sure others who started running at about the same time as you.

As someone who spends a lot of time on the IC myself, I know that you will be back running before long. Hope you are well otherwise.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary Debston! 🙂Keep the faith - I really hope your hip settles down soon and you are able to enjoy getting back to your running again. 🤞I haven't run for 3 weeks myself due to vertigo so I know how frustrating it feels!

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You will be back and when you are it will be all the more inspiring. Take care and good luck getting out there.

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Congratulations on your Runniversary Debston 🥳😊. I can understand your frustration having spent 6 months on the IC myself last year. I kept the thought of running in my mind throughout and it felt wonderful to start C25k again back in January. You will be back and we will all be here to cheer you on 😊😊.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Happy runiversary. I really hope your hip pain eases soon and you can re-find your fit and love of running. 🤗

[Wenderwoo]

Congratulations on your runniversary! I empathise with the fitness dropping off a cliff scenario, it’s the same for me. Hope your hip settles down soon and you can get back out there 😁

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh debs, bittersweet indeed! I'm another member of the dodgy hip club, and although I've been back running (sort of) for a few weeks now, it's a long way from where I was. You'll get there again, there's plenty of us trying to haul our way back to fitness with you. Feel the love! 😘 x x

[Debston Graduate10]

Thanks all for the lovely comments, I will try and stay positive! I have been increasing my walking for the last couple of weeks and making sure I hit 10,000 steps every day. Not the same buzz as running but at least it's something!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

A runniversary on the IC still needs to be celebrated because it shows that you’ve continued the running and that you’ll return. So Happy Runniversary to you.

I’ve spent months on the IC over the years so I sympathise but do what you can with any strengthening and stretching and keep the faith that you will get back out there again. And you won’t have lost as much fitness as you think, Your body will remember. Take care 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary. Hope the hip improves

[damienair Administrator]

Congratulations on the first running anniversary. It’s hard to be on the IC, but you’ll be off it and running around soon. It’s hard to be motivated to run at the moment too with no parkrun or races to train towards. Get well soon and congratulations again.

Damien

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How are you getting on? Everything ok?