Week 9 Run 3

[Sharon_B]

Two months ago I’d never have thought that I could become a runner. A back injury last August meant several months of inactivity, overeating, and a fair bit of feeling sorry for myself. I was worried that this would be my life now - unfit, overweight and miserable. My Physio (a runner himself) said that running could help with my rehabilitation - as long as I started slowly - cue C25K 😊. I really struggled at the beginning, but fast forward to Week 9 and I’ve Graduated! I ran for 30 mins, and felt ok, so managed to make it to 5K, in 34.41 mins! I’m elated! This has made such a difference to my life, I am fitter and happier - I can’t imagine not running now. There are so many things in life that we can’t change, so I decided to focus on something that I could, my health and fitness. Running has been good for me mentally and physically, and I’m grateful that this programme is here to help people achieve what we thought was impossible for us. Keep at it, the programme works, and the benefits are huge! Happy running! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations, enjoy the running and all those other benefits! 👍

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you 😊 I’ve definitely got the running bug now

[Equi-geek Graduate]

🎓🎓🎓🎓👏👏👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉 Yaaaay! Great time too! Well done Sharon 🤗

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Thank you so much, everyone is so kind and supportive 😊

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Fantastic!! Well done you 🙌👊🙌

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thank you 😊

[telford_mike Graduate]

Wow, congratulations on graduating, and what a time! 😀🏃‍♀️👏

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

Thank you 😊

[southlundon Graduate]

Well done!!

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to southlundon]

Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running keep smiling.

[pacm0n1 Graduate]

Well done! My next run is my graduation.

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to pacm0n1]

Thank you, and good luck! Tell us how it goes

[Lorijay Graduate]

Huge congratulations Sharon 👏👏🍾🍾. So well done and what a brilliant time. Go you!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😊

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Thank you Lorijay 😊

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Massive congratulations Sharon what a great achievement after your injury!! Brilliant!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎓🏆❤️

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fabulous ❤️ - your posts have been a source of inspiration for me, and they remind us all that we should just enjoy this journey 😊

[Puddleduck123]

Congrats Sharon_B - well done for persevering & thanks for the encouragement. I did my W1R2 along the seafront yesterday & really enjoyed it. Hoping to get to shops later to buy some proper running shoes.

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to Puddleduck123]

What a lovely place to be able to run, and it’s great that you’re enjoying it 😊, it’s easy to get hooked once you’ve started this programme

[GeoSho Graduate]

Great job Sharon and a great time. Just started week 9 so hope to join you soon!

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to GeoSho]

You’ll be getting your Graduation Badge before you know it! Tell us how it goes

[snailface Graduate]

I’m totally with you on the benefits I’m beginning to feel stronger and fitter mentally and physically and more confident.

So pleased for your progress 👊

[Sharon_B Graduate in reply to snailface]

Thank you, and yes, it’s amazing what this running lark can do 😃

[MandiV]

Well done - good

to see that hard work pays off !!