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! 🏃♀️ 🏃🏻♂️
Week 9 Run 3: Two months ago I’d never have... - Couch to 5K
Week 9 Run 3
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Congratulations, enjoy the running and all those other benefits! 👍
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🎓🎓🎓🎓👏👏👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉 Yaaaay! Great time too! Well done Sharon 🤗
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Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.
This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Keep running keep smiling.
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Well done! My next run is my graduation.
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Huge congratulations Sharon 👏👏🍾🍾. So well done and what a brilliant time. Go you!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️😊
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Massive congratulations Sharon what a great achievement after your injury!! Brilliant!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎓🏆❤️
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.
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Great job Sharon and a great time. Just started week 9 so hope to join you soon!
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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 👊