i write this to hopefully encourage any out there who are struggling. I am 72 years oid, with diabetes, angina and arthritis in my right knee and am due to finish couch25k this Thursday and do my first park run on Saturday. Given the struggles in the early weeks it's good to have finally made it. As Denise keeps telling me I should be really proud. Good luck to all
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Never to old
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Good luck to you Chester 1 for your graduation run this Thursday and your 1st parkrun on Saturday 👍✅🏃🏾
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wow, well done thats impressive ! Good luck with your park run, hopefully I'll be at that stage in 3 weeks
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Welcome to the forum and many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.
This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
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Keep running, keep smiling.
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we will be cheering you to the finish line and are indeed encouraged by what you have achieved in spite of your health limitations. Well done and enjoy that indescribable feeling of finishing! 🥰
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Oh yes, you should be really proud
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Amazing achievement 👏🏻 Well done so far and we’ll see you at the finish line 🏁
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The podium and the badge await! Very well done you... keep it slow, keep it steady and enjoy your run to the podium!
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very inspiring congratulations and I hope you enjoy the Park Run.
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Fantastic post, you are amazing! Look forward to seeing your graduation run post 🤗👍
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Congratulations to you. My friend took up running at 67, and ran her first marathon at 70. She also had angina & diabetes. Following the marathon, her doctor took her off all medication- she didn't need it any more.
Enjoy your park run, it will be a PB. The first of many!
Well done and good luck for Saturday.