9 weeks ago I couldn't walk, because I had two. Bulging discs in my lower back which pressed on my nerves and caused severe pain on my sciatic nerve. I attended hospital as a day patient and had 8 cortisone injections and was taught how to manage my pain. I started couch to 5 k on week four and yesterday I completed my first 5k park run in 34 minutes. It felt amazing
Exilerating : 9 weeks ago I couldn't walk... - Couch to 5K
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Sandraj39Graduate
Absolutely amazing - well done!
Brilliant! Well done you!
Wow. That's amazing. Really well done.
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JaxdreamerGraduate
Absolutely fantastic! 🏃♀️👊
Absolutely blinding effort. Well done you especially after the disc problems.
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DpslGraduate
Fantastic! Well done on dealing with the pain, your determination to run, and an amazing 5K. Your smile says it all!
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EleanorLGraduate
What a fantastic achievement, huge congratulations
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OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Great post.. thank you! Well done you!
Wow well done &great time
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