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Third in family to do the C2 5k

Hi I started the C2 5k last October and although it took me 10 weeks I completed it. I was apprehensive as I had a brain tumour removed last March. After speaking to the consultant she was very supportive and said that I was able to do it. I had witnessed both my husband and daughter completing the C2 5k. Our daughter has ME and if she could I thought why can't I. In February K went along to our local park run and thoroughly enjoyed the experience as I was able to go at my own pace whilst running/ jogging /walking but completing the 5k. Since then I have completed 3 more parkruns and volunteered once as a marshall. Everyone is so encouraging and supportive. The C2 5k helped me along the way and I've even lost weight and I have more energy as a result.

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Well done and congratulations, Sue. That is really inspiring and thanks for sharing.

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Thank you. Our daughter inspired me as well.

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Thank you for sharing this - and so glad you are recovering so well and getting stronger all the time by the sound of it. Keep on running!☺

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Thank you. Yes each day is better than the day before which is good. Definitely will keep on running but being a volunteer at the local parkrun is also brilliant I can support and encourage others as well. I would encourage others to not only run but volunteer at a local parkrun its nice getting positive comments back from the runners as well as saying it to them.

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Sue, this is fantastic !

Really Well done to you , that's some obstacle you have overcome and you should be very very proud of yourself, a true inspiration .

Many Congratulations to you , and if you head over to this link and post that you've completed the programme, you will be awarded your Graduates Badge .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

All the very best for your continued recovery and a big Well done to the rest of the family ! :-) xxx

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Thank you. Even our son and his girlfriend who visited us at the weekend completed the local parkrun with us on Saturday. They are going to do the C2 5K as they realised how much his dad, mum, sister and her boyfriend enjoyed doing the C2 5k.

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Ah this is great ! More new recruits to the ranks ! :-) xxx

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Thank you

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Incredibly well done. You are an inspiration- keep it up xx

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Thank you everyone who attempts and finishes the C2 5k are inspirational.

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