I and inspired by you all ..

[Smilert]

I am finally on Week 9 of the C25k , I was in deep depression having lost my Mum suddenly . I put on 3 stone rapidly staying up late and eating whatever we I could put my hands on. Then a trip to the doctor showed me I was pre diabetic and going downhill fast so I started 10 weeks and after repeating a few runs am now on the final home stretch . Keep going and have a strong motivator - I’m doing this for Mum as she wouldn’t have wanted to see me like this . I have lost nearly 2 stone and have taken up swimming as well . I hope this can inspire others . Thank you for reading x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 You certainly have touched us & your Mum would be so proud of you. Once you cross the finish line do let us know so we can award you a shiny Graduate badge next to your name!

[Smilert in reply to Annieapple]

Awwww thank you , means a lot xx

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

So very sorry for your loss. Like you say your Mum would be so proud to see what you've achieved ❤️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

You have been through a lot Smilert. Congratulations on your progress. I know how much running can help. At some point soon you may start to think “what next ?”. When you do, you will find suggestions here if you need them. Distance, pace, running with others at Park Runs…lots of opportunities open up. But; graduation first 🙂

[Fatlad2Fitlad Graduate]

That's an astonishing journey you're on, Smilert. Best of luck, and keep going!

[Rabbit561 Graduate]

you’ve done amazingly well and your mum would be proud 😊

[Santa_1 Graduate]

Amazing absolutely amazing you should be so proud of yourself as I'm sure your mum would be. I'm so sorry for your loss. Running the Couch to 5k is brilliant for not only physical health but mental health also. When you get to your last run the feeling is amazing enjoy every moment your running 🏃‍♀️ family are behind you all the way ❤️

[drl212 Graduate]

Well done for such positive changes in adversity! Very sorry for your loss!

Do keep us posted on your final week…

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

I applaud you and nothing better than your Mum looking down on You to inspire !! Congratulations

[VS1975 Graduate]

Sorry for your loss. A lovely post to read, inspirational. Good luck with the rest of the programme, await your wk9r3 update. Go smash it for your mum 💕 x