Wk 9 run 2

[Feather7]

Hi All i have spinal arthritis and fibromyalgia after deciding to do c25k about 10 weeks ago after the first few weeks i can honestly say i thought i was going to die after struggling to breathe being unfit and overweight i can honestly say i never thought this plan would work or i would stick to it after being so much hard work but after keeping going im on wk9run2 this forum has been wonderful to know your not alone and read how other people are getting on

[Truckergirl]

Hi Feather7 good on you. I am on week 8 and have to admit I have found the last 2 weeks very tough. I suffer from arthritis too although mine is my hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet so not great for running. Glad to hear that it does get better and hoping after completing week 8 I am starting to feel better. Determined to finish and become a runner, although my speed I wouldn't call it running! How are you with the slow running? I am finding running slow very hard, as I previously ran on a treadmill and was a lot faster. You sound like you are doing great keep it up.

[Aerialgazelle Graduate in reply to Truckergirl]

So helpful to hear how others with OA are doing. You and Feather7 are doing brilliantly. Stories like this should be more widely known - along with any tips. With grade 4 OA (on one knee only - how lucky am I) I was told by the physio that I'd never run for exercise and that I must stop my dance classes. I'm due to do w6r3 today ie the 25 mins (and a tiny bit nervous!) A couple of months ago I couldn't even run across the road due to the pain.

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Aerialgazelle]

Hi Aerialgazelle Thank you for your reply its nice to read other people with OA and health problems you have done very well getting to w6r3 let us know how you get on and good luck

[Aerialgazelle Graduate in reply to Feather7]

Thanks Feather7. The run went well! I find the knee hurts at the beginning of a run but actually seems to improve as it goes on. I'm hoping so much that it will continue like this, but have a concern that as the running gets longer in duration the more pounding the joint will get. Trying to support it with strengthening exercises.

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Truckergirl]

Hi Truckergirl Thank you for reply i run very slow too i run on a treadmill as well but at the end of the day at least were trying our best to run better than sitting on the couch well done for finishing week 8 i hope you finish the last week let me know and good luck

[Jacsbpl in reply to Feather7]

I'm a treadmill girl too, being able to see timings really help push me to keep going. And I feel safer running in a safe place.

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Jacsbpl]

Hi Jacbpl i like running on the treadmill as well as it makes me feel safe and you can see how well your doing

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

It’s wonderful to read about people conquering their impossible! Great job... enjoy your graduation run.

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you very much UnfitNoMore for your reply i will be so happy to get to graduation 😀

[drun]

Yes the programme works, only 30 minutes to graduation - don't forget to post in this thread for your graduation badge and for more ideas for post C25K

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep up the excellent work

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Great post and a real incentive for others who may be running with health conditions. Well done on your progress and good luck on your next…graduation run!😁

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you very much Sandra39 i will definitely post and let everyone know i have graduated 🙂

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Feather7]

💪😀

[Itsamiracle Graduate]

Well done. That is an amazing achievement.

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Thank you very much for your reply Itsamiracle 😊

[Over60sRunner Graduate]

What a fabulous, positive and inspired post 😁 Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your achievement 🏃🏃🏃

[Feather7 Graduate in reply to Over60sRunner]

Thank you very much for replying Over60sRunner its lovely to know there are saw many people to help and support each other 😊

[Jacsbpl]

Wow amazing, well done you.