Week 8 done🎉

[Hawks23]

Just finished week 8 and I am delighted. As I posted before, I've had Long Covid since March 2022 and my world changed. Thought I would never be 'normal' again. Then, thanks to a wonderful doctor, who diagnosed that covid had caused an auto immune problem in me which stops me using vitamin B12 properly. Since seeing him, I am now having a B12 injection at home every other day (sometimes daily if required) and it has transformed my life. From not being able to fully work, not walk far and very slow, struggling with stairs, brain fog and worsening eyesight. Now, I'm brighter, working fully again, walking fast, running up stairs, better eyesight and, finishing week 8 of Couch to 5k. Would never have believed it was possible. Good luck to everyone out there on Couch to 5k. 🙂

[jiggles7 Graduate]

absolutely amazing! Well done you!

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏 That is so positive and encouraging from both your health and fitness perspective! You will graduate in time for Christmas. What a celebration that will be! So pleased for you! ☺️

[Hawks23 in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you.. did first run of week 9. Looking forward to finishing the next 2 runs by end of next week. 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done to you.. yes the B12 can be a game changer for many folk if prescribed... I know it made a huge difference to my husband when he was first prescribed it.

How fortunate to get a really on the ball, Dr !

On you go and relax into these lovely longer runs, that are going to take you to the Graduation podium!

[Hawks23 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much. Yes, the B12 has been a game changer for me. Did first run of week 9 today. Got through it okay and managed a sprint at the end..

[drl212 Graduate]

What a fantastic story! So glad to hear!!

Look out Week 9!!!

[Richard7 Graduate]

That's quite a journey you've been on Hawks and I am not just talking about the medical stuff! Well done for keeping going across the board - I hope that knowing what you have been through gives you strength moving forward 💪

[Hawks23 in reply to Richard7]

Thanks Richard, and yes, it's been a bit of a journey. But, I am committed to continuing forward and getting fully fit again. Already feeling so much better, losing over o stone and going up a few notches on the belt. All the best..