How C25K saved my life - probably

[Ralfthecav]

Just graduated from C25K for the second time. A quick story behind this and how it probably saved my life 1st time around.

- started c25k in 2020 lockdown, graduating for the 1st time in Sept 2020.

- really enjoyed the running so kept going, regularly doing 3k, 5k and even 10k runs

- noticed in late 2023 that I was struggling with some runs and something didn’t feel quite right

- a trip to the gap suggested angina, follow up ecg, echocardiogram and angiogram in early 2024 discovered 3 badly blocked arteries - meaning a triple bypass in April 2024.

- just short of a year later following cardiac rehab and slowly building up my stamina I have graduated for the 2nd time!

Now ready to continue with my new ( much healthier) life including more running and so grateful that I did c25k the first time around. Without it I may never have noticed the ‘funny feeling’ and could have had a heart attack had the real problem not been diagnosed.

For anyone just starting or ploughing the the 9 weeks of runs then my advice is keep going and keep going beyond. Also notice what your body is telling you and if in doubt get it checked out.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Thank you for your story - and so glad to hear how well you are now doing, too.🙂

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

It is definitely true the more you use your bod the more you know when it's not in tune. So glad you've come through the other side and running again.

[MintT Graduate]

Thanks for sharing, that must have been both a scary and grateful experience. Congratulations on graduating for the second time. Onwards

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Back on the road again... well done and thanks for sharing

[CBDB Ambassador]

such good advice. And so inspiring! Well done!

[drl212 Graduate]

Awesome inspiration!

Thank you…