I fell but I finished first 10K

[Sortofrunning]

I ran my first 10K at 57 after being in a wheelchair two years ago due to a head on collision at 55 mph. I have three metal plates and 15 screws in my lower leg and ankle. I have a repaired ACL on same leg. I never ran before the collision. Truly. Anything is possible, running friends! I’m slow and I even fell between mile 5 and 6, in front of people. But I got up, dusted off my dignity and got to 6.2 miles (er, 10K). THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR INSPIRING POSTS!!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant effort, what a journey you’ve had since your accident, well done. Happy running 🤗

[Catwise Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations! You should feel very proud! I’m right behind you at 56, and have had issues with my ankle for a few years as well. NOTHING like what you’ve been through! But ongoing pain, X-rays, MRIs and months of physical therapy. None of it helped so I just gave in to it and I run anyway.

Love the pic! Congrats again!

[Sortofrunning Graduate10 in reply to Catwise]

Unlike you and despite having my ankle and both tibia and fibula crushed as opposed to clean breaks, my ankle doesn’t hurt (at least it doesn’t hurt yet). I’m sorry you have so much pain. Doesn’t seem fair, does it?

[Peter44 Graduate10]

A massive congratulations again on that 10k, just been reading about your accident, cant find the right words really, but full of admiration for you, and shuffling is good!!! 👏👏👏

[damienair Administrator]

You are an inspiration. Fantastic story and very well done to you. Your like the million dollar Lady. Congratulations on doing your first 10K.

Damien

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations.I think everyone is excited to reach 10k , it's such milestone . The background to your running makes it so much more impressive!!

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[SkiMonday Graduate10]

WOW! What a journey!

Congratulations on achieving 10k!

🎉🎉🥳🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[GailXrunning]

Congratulations! 👏👏👏💫

Amazing achievement. Hope you are still buzzing ! 🐝🐝🐝

[nowster Graduate10]

The Bionic Woman does 10km. 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🏃‍♀️👏🏻 👏🏻 🥳

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Fantastic achievement ! Well done .👍👏

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I salute you Sortofrunning! You’ve had a momentous journey but crikey you’ve achieved beyond expectation haven’t you?! Massive well done on your 10k - that’s worth celebrating in style! I hope you’re none the worse for falling over - well done for getting up, brushing off the embarrassment and just getting on with it! 👏👏🥳🎉

[Runforurlife Graduate10]

A fantastic achievement and coming back from your accident trauma and injuries to reach 10k is incredibly inspiring. I’m also a fellow ACL replacement and repair runner, I feel ya on that aspect. Some days the knee does good, other days the recovery is not so good but I’m working on it and am a work in progress! Hoping to get to the same 10k soon, currently at just over 7km.. almost within my grasp. Well done on your run 💪🏼💪🏼

[Sortofrunning Graduate10 in reply to Runforurlife]

I’m behind you all the way. I must say that I do not run when the knees don’t feel good. It’s as if my good knee is now my bad knee. I’ve made big strides in distance after taking time to let the knees feel better - even after 2 or 3 weeks. I have not noticed a huge decline in my fitness even after that amount of time. Good luck. Take it slow to ensure you run well into your later years!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Absolutely amazing. You’re an inspiration, well done. 🥰

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Wonder and so inspiring! Huge congratulations on your first 10k!🙂👏👏🎉🎉💪

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Just read your profile story too.. even more inspiring! Just amazing😀

[Sortofrunning Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you. I provided commitment but medical and sports experts and a truly wonderful hubby got me out of the wheelchair. So many don’t get those advantages.

[Lookslikejames Graduate10 in reply to Sortofrunning]

I just read it too, it’s amazing that you turned a horrible situation into a positive one! I hope, should anything happen to me, that I have even half the strength of character and determination that you have! And well done on your 10k 👍🏻

[LordOberon]

That is awesome - truly inspiring. Kudos to you!

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Your profile is an inspiring read. Getting to where you are now is incredible, I see that you credit your husband, health care etc, but none of that would have made a difference without your persistence and determination.

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Wow that's amazing, very well done to you 🤸‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️ what an incredible journey, a very inspiring post 🤗

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

Inspirational !!!!!

[Sybilw Graduate10]

An amazing story - congratulations!! Getting up after a fall is tricky too - I’ve done it and you start running again before you know if you’ve done any damage! 😳 Hope you’ve not discovered sore bits once the adrenaline wore off.

[Health2020 Graduate10]

You are inspiring- congratulations on the run !! X

[Tonym182]

Top Girl - Great fortitude - old school...

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Wow, what determination and perseverance. That journey must have been challenging but makes it all the more special when you succeed. Well done!

[Diddidi Graduate10]

Wow! What an inspiration! It just goes to show...never give up -huge congratulations!

[Littleoyellow Graduate10]

Just seen your post- congratulations on your 10k - winning at life 🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

[Nilsam]

Very inspiring post. Thank you so much for sharing. I also have plate and screws in my leg. I got back into running at the start of this year then fell & broke my wrist. (Up again...) I was just l getting into 10k running when I fell last Thursday and have badly hurt my elbow. I was feeling a bit " fed up " until I read your post...I will dust myself down and hit the road hopefully by January 2021. Onwards and upwards. 🤸🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[Sortofrunning Graduate10 in reply to Nilsam]

I’m so sorry, Nilsam! That just sucks! I do worry about falling and re-injuring myself, especially the leg but then I realize it is reinforced with metal. It’s the rest of us that is vulnerable, as you’ve demonstrated! I must say that my broken wrist after my accident took forever to heal. It is why I was in a wheelchair for so long. Docs said older bones don’t heal as fast as young bones. Remember, if you take off time from running, it isn’t anything to feel shame over. I have to put running in rotation in my exercise routine. I simply can’t run every week and certainly can’t do it 4 x a week. So...weight lifting, rowing, yoga all have a place. Good luck and I hope you will allow yourself time to heal!!

[Nilsam in reply to Sortofrunning]

Thank you so much. Sortofrunning. You are right about older bones too. I had signed up to do RED January. Originally run every day but now exercise every day of January.You are right...running can be just part of the programme.

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[AndrewJR75 Graduate10]

What an amazing achievement. Well done 🥳

[Dups Graduate10]

Huge congratulations, amazing achievement! Your post is so inspiring... I think after what you have been through you will be able to achieve all goals you set yourself going forward 💪👏👏😊

[Smile23 Graduate10]

Omg you are amazing! I have just read your bio. Inspirational. Its stories like these that give me the determination I need🙂