Graduation run

[Sully01]

I did it! I honestly never thought 9 weeks ago that I could do this. 2 years ago I was diagnosed as type 1 diabetic and had a full knee replacement so this is a massive achievement for me.

[Ian5K Graduate]

Congratulations! Very well done!

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[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations! How did it go?

[Sully01 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Hi, it went well, I’ve stuck to the same route for all 3 so that I could pace myself right for this last one. Now got to keep it going😬

[nowster Graduate in reply to Sully01]

Don't forget to ask for your graduate badge: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

That's amazing.

What does running with a replacement knee feel like? That must have taken a lot of rehab and perseverance to get to this stage.

[Sully01 Graduate in reply to John_W]

Hi John, I was really worried at first how my knee would hold out but if I’m honest it probably feels better than my proper knee! I have put a lot of work into strengthening it .

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Sully01]

Fascinating and encouraging. How did your consultants set your expectations beforehand? Did they give you an idea of what you'd be able to do and not do ?

[Sully01 Graduate in reply to John_W]

He said as long as I put the work in that I should be able to do pretty much anything. I was young for a replacement though (50)

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Sully01]

Brilliant - he sounds the positive sort - just what you want.

If you don't me asking, why did you need a replacement?

[Sully01 Graduate in reply to John_W]

I had torn my ligaments when I was in my twenties then that slowly turned into arthritis. By the end I had no cartilage left so had the replacement. Best decision I ever made.

[tmbtrain Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating 👏 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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Keep running, keep smiling.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[mancrunner1 Graduate]

Congratulations, amazing achievement!

[Mrsrun Graduate]

You are an inspiration.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Great achievement, well done 👏👏👏

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations! What a great effort.

[CressidaB Graduate]

All your hard work and dedication has paid off. I'm so happy for you. What a fantastic achievement 👏

[Denzo]

Good on ya sully, well played

[Frenc Graduate]

Super well done! That’s such an achievement - I bet you’re over the moon 🌙. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[Lola-bear Graduate]

Well done it is reading stories like yours that inspires and motivates me. Enjoy celebrating your achievement

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

Well done, it is a great achievement. Enjoy that feeling

[hamit Graduate]

👍👍👍👍👍

[Alliemac1]

What a fantastic achievement to graduate in 9 weeks

[Fionamags Graduate]

Well done Sully! Nothing can stop you achieving what you want to do - you're a total star!!! Congratulations!!!🥳🎉🏆🥇🎊🥂🍾

[NR5K Graduate]

Fabulous! Well done you 👏👏👏

[Wawacito Graduate]

Extra special congratualtions to you! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Raisemeup Graduate]

Congratulations 🎊, always good to hear of another success and very interesting to know replacement joints can be just as affective as the real ones! Well, you never know when one will be needed, especially as you get older😉

[Cazrun]

Congratulations 🥳

[newbie-nick Graduate]

Excellent! Stupendous! Amazing! That is such good news, especially after your health matters. I really cannot tell you how pleased I am that you have graduated, but you may get the drift!Now for a well-deserved celebration and then for your consolidation runs.

How is the diabetes? Are you managing it OK, especially with the running?

Take care, run safely and may the wind be always at your back, and the sun on your face.

[Theresajsm]

Congratulations!!!!

[Deals1 Graduate]

👍 Congratulations..

[Frenc Graduate]

Super well done Sully01! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[Dellie100 Graduate]

Amazing! Well done and congratulations! 👏🏻