On the up, again! W5R3 completed. 👍

[Jay_Gee]

Back at the start of 2021 I was at the fittest I had ever been. I had lost over 7 stone, regular running 10K or further, and could run a half marathon distance when I wanted.

Then I damaged the tendons and ligaments in my right knee. (Rugby coaching injury!) A big set back. Towards the end of 2021, I was starting to work myself back to regular 5k runs, and severely damaged my left ankle tendons and ligaments (another rugby coaching incident involving a rabbit hole…).

This took its toll, I put weight back on, and did no exercise….

My left ankle sorted itself out quite quickly with some physio, my right knee continued to cause me issues. Finally, after a visit to my Doctor he told me the news straight - yes there are a few issue with your knee, but the main issue is all the weight you’ve put back on.

So here I am. A guy who has lost 7 stone, put 7 stone back on, and lost 3.5 again…

I’m starting to feel good with my runs, and I hope to complete my C25K around Xmas. 👍

Taking it steady with my knee, but would love to be close to a half Marathon again for May next year!

Just wanted to post and share my journey. Looking forward to sharing some positive graduation news at the end of the month! 🏆

[Baggieboy61 Graduate]

I admire your grit and determination. Essential traits that are required to succeed at this running adventure. Are you still involved with the rugby coaching? I wish you well on your journey and have no doubt that you will achieve your ambitions. Good luck. Keep us posted.

[Jay_Gee Graduate in reply to Baggieboy61]

Still coach Rugby. Hoping with my rebuilding fitness to do my England Rugby Refs course. Currently settling for running the line during matches, just check for any ground imperfections before I do!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Hopefully you saw this article posted by Cmoi

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I found it really helpful.

[drl212 Graduate]

That's a milestone run to have completed! Well done and well done to getting stuck in again.

Keep us posted on Week 6 - the first run often surprises people after the high of Week 5 Run 3...

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi Jay_Gee ..what an inspiration you are?!! You have shown real determination with your weight loss and fitness…both times…I bet you don’t realise how many people you will have inspired around you..keep at it, you know you can do it & we certainly know you have it in you 💪