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.
JaxdreamerGraduate
Absolutely fantastic! 🏃♀️👊
Absolutely blinding effort. Well done you especially after the disc problems.
DpslGraduate
Fantastic! Well done on dealing with the pain, your determination to run, and an amazing 5K. Your smile says it all!
EleanorLGraduate
What a fantastic achievement, huge congratulations
OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Great post.. thank you! Well done you!
Wow well done &great time
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