Nearly there................Park Run around the corner

[justjulie57]

Hello everyone. Nine weeks ago I started the Couch to 5K challenge and I can honestly say say that it is only by reading all of the motivational and supportive posts that I have got this far. My challenge at the beginning was the dreaded bridleway which snaked up the sides of the middle Malvern Hills and I still have to dig deep to conquer it every time I run. Then, about 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed with having a small breast cancer. All of you amazing people encouraged me to carry on running and I did - I managed to complete week 7 on the morning of my operation. The nurse remarked how low my pulse rate was - 51 - despite the fact that I am at least a couple of stone overweight.

My consultant told me that I could 'run' again as soon as I felt well enough to do so as long as I wore a supportive sports bra. By the Monday after my operation I was itching to out my running shoes on again and I faced my dreaded bridleway again!! Tomorrow morning I will run the third week of week nine - my graduation - just before I see the consultant in the afternoon to discuss the outcome of my operation and the treatments that lie ahead of me.

Whatever happens I intend to drag my husband along to Worcester race course to do a parkrun on Saturday.

Thank you all a million times over. I could not have faced this unexpected health issue without the support of all of the members of the forum.

When I read about the trials and tribulations of other people - and how they have come fighting through- I realise that everything is achievable. Thank you again

[Jaxxf]

Lovely to read your positive post and to see that running has helped you to deal with your health issue-good luck with consultation and I look forward to seeing how your hubby copes with the park run.

I'm in the middle of week 4 and pacing as I have fibromyalgia too but when I can I run cos I love the feeling if the achievement-keep well x

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to Jaxxf]

Thank you. My husband is quite fit - and a lot leaner - but I hope that it will be good fun. Good luck with your running - it is such a good feeling isn't it?

[JaneM21 Graduate]

With a positive attitude such as you have, you'll be able to conquer anything! What an inspiration!

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to JaneM21]

Thank you so much.

[K311y33 Graduate]

Fantastic post! Good luck for your grad run and also your appointment! X

[justjulie57 Graduate]

Thank you

[Racy_Tracy]

Inspirational post ... thank you xxx

[justjulie57 Graduate]

Thank you

[Martin_Rose Graduate]

Well done Julie, best of luck with everything, you are a true inspiration. XxX

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to Martin_Rose]

Thank you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As another member of the big C club, I wish you well.

Running will bring you calm and peace when you need it, as well as keeping you fit and mentally positive to face the future. I am envious of the Malverns. One of the areas I would love to run in.

Nearly at graduation. Well done.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much. Someone once told me that the Malvern Hills are a thin place where Earth and Heaven meet - and that is exactly what I feel when I run on them. You really should try to come and run here sometime. Thank you again for your support!!

[raenicholls]

Wishing you all the luck in the world. It's great to read your positive post and congratulations on the running.

[Kimterry Graduate]

Fabulous post. Good luck with your appointment and graduation. Keep on running!

[justjulie57 Graduate]

Thank you. I think that running in 'the great outdoors' is a cure for anything!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeay, and yeay and YEAY!!!!! This is wonderful... you are amazing!!!

Beautiful run and beautiful country to run in!!!

Many, many , MANY more happy runs... just stay as positive and inspirational as you are!!!

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you for your support. I am so looking forward to graduating tomorrow!

[Wizziewood]

A lovely post, thank you for sharing your story with us, such an inspiration. Such a good example of having a positive attitude and getting on with it.

Good luck with your graduation run and consultant appointment.

I'll be watching out for your next post!

Happy running!

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you.

[Viva54]

How inspiring...It just make you want to get out there. it's that good to be alive feeling isn't it.. running,.. Winning, Achieving, all those things...a brilliant attitude, thanks for sharing it..

[justjulie57 Graduate in reply to Viva54]

Thank you. You are so right. It is great to be alive!!!!