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Past 6 weeks from hell.....

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Hi guys.

I've had soo many personal messages from you all full of concern as to how I am.

Rest assure that Donna is still here.

I've just had the worse past 6 weeks.

Started when I slipped at work, which lead to a painful ankle and back. I decided to try and rest those injuries and all was going well. Then I kind of lost my mojo. Was just feeling down.

Then I had a sinus infection from hell which travelled to my chest and ended me up in hospital as I was finding it difficult to breathe. That all brought me up to the last Friday in December.

I was getting ready for work, would've been my return to work after almost 2 weeks off. I went to pick up the shower hose out the bath and the worst shock run through my lower waist and I couldn't move.

Ended up in hospital again in tears. The pain was soo bad thanks to a Lower back spasm.

So now once again I'm stuck at home trying to recover. It's just been one thing after the next for the past 6 weeks but I have not given up.

I know when I start back running I would've lost alot of the fitness that I worked so hard at to increase but that's ok. I know what to expect now and I can't wait to get back out there.

Not sure how long I'll be out of service for. But I hope it's not long before I'm back to my usual self again and back out there.

In the meantime I still love to read all of your posts of success and thanks again for all the concern.xxx

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ChrisAllen1 profile image
ChrisAllen1Graduate

So sorry to hear all this, get well and you will soon be out there again.

Anthie profile image
AnthieGraduate

I'm sending you all good vibrations for your recovery. Get well and take it easy before getting back onto C25K.

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Oh Donna, you have been through the wars, poor love. I do hope you recover back to full strength soon; don't worry, the running will still be there for you when you are able to return. As you say, you know what to expect now, and we are all here to gee you up and keep that mojo up and running. Try reading through all your old posts...you will inspire yourself, I'll bet! 😘

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Oh Donna what a rotten time you have had 😯.

I hope you have a good and speedy recovery, as I know how much you were enjoying doing the program.

Take care sweetie and do as advised.

Your running shoes are there waiting for when you are ready.😊xx

TJMazz profile image
TJMazzGraduate

So sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hoping you can get out running again soon 😀

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Gmarts

All the best. Life seems to be 1 step forward 2 steps backwards a lotof the time, but you'll get there again in the end.take care

mrrun profile image
mrrunGraduate

To be honest, ignore the current bad and look forward to the next good. Be patient, careful, positive and all will be fine.

All the best!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Just glad to hear you have survived all those dreadful things... take care of you.. and know that we are all here... :)

Sarakc profile image
SarakcGraduate

You certainly have been through the mill! Take care and get well soon! 😀

Thanks guys. They say bad luck comes in 3's. So I think I've had my share now.

What goes down must come back up, so the only way is up now just as soon as my back allows it.x

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DeirdremmccarthyGraduate

You are being so positive and that’s inspiring! Get well soon x

RuthL profile image
RuthLGraduate

Oh no! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

HeadInTheClouds profile image
HeadInTheCloudsGraduate

Bloody hell girl, you don’t do things by halves..!!

Now wrap yourself in a big, protective bubble and get well soon.

The next time we hear from you we’d like it to be that you’re fully mended, feeling great and venturing back out there again... carefully..!!

Xxx

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Fergyfox13Graduate

Oh Donna, how awful. Sending good thoughts your way. Things can only get better now 💐. Weather is atrocious anyway. I’ve not been out for weeks and will have to drop back a bit when I start again. Back on nights all week end now so it wil be next week. Take care .

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FishypiefaceGraduate

Oh you poor thing, sounds like an awful time. Rest up and take it easy, running will be waiting for you... you've done so well so far, you'll get back there. Wish you better very soon.

Hey Donna

Sorry to hear all the bad news, sending a virtual hug and all best wishes. Throughout this you have faced lots of challenges and it seems that you are not the sort of person to let this beat you. Keep popping in and you will be ready to go soon I am sure x

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Elfe5Graduate

Hi Donna, missing you and sorry you are having such a rotten time. - But it will pass and you will enjoy your running again. 😄

Don't worry about loss of fitness, you will get it back again. When I crept cautiously off the IC a recently I was SO happy to be out there again, I just didn't care about how slow/ short the running was! Take care, mend soon xx 😀

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Kimchoc08Graduate

So sorry to hear of all your troubles. Sending you good wishes for a speedy but sensible recovery 💕💕

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Suesky17Graduate

Oh crikey , you sure have been through the mill!! Hope you’re on the mend and soon able to get out into the fresh air and back into your running shoes. “Steady as she goes” 👍😊

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kriston

Wow and I was pissed because I had a 3 day flu. Really puts things into perspective. I know how it feels to want to run but physically unable too. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Ajs07 profile image
Ajs07Graduate

Oh no , what a horrible 6wks you’ve had. Things can’t get any worse for you now, the only way is up xx take each day at a time and try to remain positive, we are all here for you xx

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