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 ❤️

[Smilert in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you , hope you’re running going to plan x

[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 🙂

[Smilert in reply to Beachcomber66]

Great advice , yes because I’m scare once completed i will be back down in depresssion land !

[Beachcomber66 Graduate in reply to Smilert]

Getting through C25k, great achievement though that is, is just the first chapter 🙂👍

[Fatlad2Fitlad Graduate]

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

[Smilert in reply to Fatlad2Fitlad]

Thank you , hope your journey to fitness going ok x

[Rabbit561 Graduate]

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

[Smilert in reply to Rabbit561]

Awwww many thanks x

[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 ❤️

[Smilert in reply to Santa_1]

Many thanks , so wonderful to get all this support . Hope your journey to healthy running going ok x

[drl212 Graduate]

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

Do keep us posted on your final week…

[Smilert in reply to drl212]

Yes will do thank you x hope your journey on c25k going ok x

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

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

[Smilert in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Awwww many many thanks x

[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

[Smilert in reply to VS1975]

Just getting up to complete R2 of week 9 - so hard as I’m slightly hungover and low but on 20 mins once phone is charged - I’ll charge out to do it ! Thank you - hope you’re running is going ok x

[VS1975 Graduate]

my running is steady thanks. I try & run mon, wed & Fri & throw the odd Sunday in when I’m not working. I stick to 5k but different routes or reverse routes. I did get up to 10k which I’ll do once in a blue moon as it kills my knees. Thanks for asking x