Hi everyone
I started C25K earlier in the year and just loved it! I am 56 years old and not terribly fit but had always wanted to run and this gave me the confidence to do it. I loved every run in the cold and rain and even snow! It was awesome!!!
At the start of Week 7 I slipped on an icy pavement on the way to the field to run.
I ended up with a broken foot and 6 weeks with a big black boot. I can’t begin to explain how devastating this was. Also the fact that after the boot was off I was told it was another 8 weeks till I could run 😩. I have had to have physio and exercises as when the boot came off my legs didn’t just go back go normal! It has been really hard work and makes you realise we really shouldn’t take mobility for granted!
Saturday, after lots of exercises, I started W1R1 again. OMG I did it!! After 14 weeks it was amazing!!! I felt I could have done more but didn’t dare as my body has to build up again but it was fantastic! So much easier than the first time which gives me confidence after doing nothing for so many weeks! I have been following the forum still all this time and have to say what a wonderful site it is. I don’t do Facebook etc but this forum is so inspiring and positive.
Thanks so much to Chrimson51 for her support and encouraging messages. We were on the same week before my fall and to hear about her completing was amazing. Reading about the next batch of runners now is also very inspiring and shows how so many of us have the same doubts or questions but also elation that we CAN do this!
Off to get ready for W1R2 🏃🏽♀️ ☺️