Woohoo I've done it!!

[Peas73]

This is my first post I started couch to 5k a while ago because I wanted to get back into running . I used to do it years ago before an ankle injury. My other attempts to restart had never worked as I always overdid too quickly and my ankle would flare up. So I started this and was being ever so patient as instructed. Had an injury in Week 7 urghhh (not my ankle!) which put me out of action for 4 weeks and had to restart at week 3, but finally today completed in the heat!!! Hard going but I've done it and so pleased I'm back to running again and my ankle is coping fine.

Thank you couch to 5k. I'm not the fastest managing 5k including warm up and cool down so will consolidate for a month or so and then gradually increase so I can complete my park run.

Although I haven't posted before I've always been encouraged by others and always nice not to feel alone.

[Sp81 Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳

Slow is good, do try Parkrun it is such a nice inclusive environment with whatever speed.

Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate]

Well done, Peas73! Congratulations and if you can run for 30 mins in this heat, you can do anything!

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Well done and I’m glad to see your patience and persistence paid off.

[Dirty-dancing]

Well done for being strong. And completing the 5k. I too will be starting the 5k in a couple of weeks. After back issues for the past year.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Congratulations. 🍾🥂🍻☀️

Lots of useful info in here:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations and well done..... take it steady...as you move on. Lots of slow runs will build up speed and distance if you wish it

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[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you 😀

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Brilliant work 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ ! So pleased for you x

[AndyB111s Graduate]

Congratulations!! 👏👏 . Well done for persevering despite nursing your ankle and the injury knock-back, that must have been tough time for you.

Enjoy!

[Peas73 Graduate]

Thank you all for your encouraging comments my running journey shall continue. Good luck to everyone. ♡

[Bigfeet Graduate]

Very well done Peas. Like you, I’m using C2K to get back to running in a controlled way, it’s good to know others have succeeded. I wish you many more years of contented running.

[Peas73 Graduate in reply to Bigfeet]

Yes do stick with it it's such a great feeling to get to the end😁 and whilst frustrating at times when I wanted to push myself so pleased I did it sensibly and slowly. Best of luck

[Run46 Graduate]

That's brilliant, well done you...I'm glad that with a bit of patience and C25K to guide you you're now able to run again, fab! 👍

[Peas73 Graduate in reply to Run46]

Thank you so much Run 46 😁