Restarted C25K after cancer

[nmartin]

Hi, just relaying my experiences so you don't give up. I've just ran W4R2 after restarting Couch to 5K on New Years Day. That's 2 years to the day since I graduated C25K but things went a bit wrong after that. Graduated 1/1/19 but started getting slower and tired all the time. Finally found out I had stage 3 rectal cancer in April 19. Had chemo and radiotherapy in June-Sept and Oct-Nov 19. Had a 14 hour operation in March 20 and I'm currently fixed. I have a permanent stoma bag.

However, I'm all fixed and finally decided i was fit enough to start running and nothing will stop me this time. So don't give up. Listen to your body. do some week's again if you feel like you need to but keep going.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back to the forum and well done on restarting.This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[TytoAndy]

your story is very inspiring , I have just completed W1 , so well done to you , thanks for sharing your story and so glad you overcome that terrible illness , all the best to you

[CazzaW Graduate]

So good to hear you’ve recovered and fantastic you’re now repeating C25K, at least you know what to expect! Really good luck with it all 😊