Never has "Its the Greatest Day" sounded so good.

[glendam52]

Just a quick catch up graduated the programme at the end of June went on holiday and was ready to start again doing the 5k+ programmes when I fell off my bike and broke my ankle. (12 weeks ago)

Couldn’t use crutches so spent most of the time sitting or using a Zimmer frame.

Plaster now off for 5 weeks and I am thrilled to say things are beginning to come together.

I walk with no sticks and can now drive the physio was happy enough with my progress too.

So today I had decided to take Laura and try week 1 day 1. I have been using my treadmill so it wasn’t completely off the wall.

Unfortunately today was the day I have a sore throat but gave it a go anyway. Ankle was no more sore than general walking so that was fine but my stamina has dropped off the scale. I nearly didn’t complete because I was so tired but I stopped listening to that voice (I can’t) when I went through the programme last time.

I am so thrilled to be back may give myself 2 rest days but will see how I feel on Friday. There is no rush as long as I keep moving forward, speed and distance where very slow but I will improve.

I would like to thank you all for helping me keep sane these past 12 weeks just reading and your support to my occasional message have really helped.

[notbad Graduate]

Glad to read you're up and running again, you've been through quite a lot so it's no wonder you were tired - great that you silenced that inner voice, half the battle IMO. I love that song "The Greatest Day", it's feelgood C25k. Enjoy the programme and the progress you know you'll make.

[glendam52 Graduate]

Thanks not bad now I have got my breath back feeling good great to know I have taken that step (or jog)

[Pelephant Graduate]

Keep going, I bet you'll find your stamina will come back quicker than you think. It's great to have you back!

[shelleymcb Graduate]

wow, you poor thing. it must have been great to get back on the treadmill at a faster pace today. well done & hope its not long before you're graduating again. x

[Burstcouch Graduate]

Well done, starting from the beginning slow but sure, will get you back to the 5k again. No rush as they say.

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Really good to hear from you Glenda, pleased to hear your ankle has mended and your back on the programme. Take it nice and steady and listen to your body and your damaged ankle, if you need an extra rest day take it, it will pay off in the long run. (Pardon the pun) Good luck

[laj1987 Graduate]

Glad to have you back and that you are on the mend. You'll be running 5k again soon

[glendam52 Graduate]

Thanks everyone its so noce to feel part of this group again.

[doggymum Graduate]

Nice to see you back Glenda, I'm sure the determination you had earlier in the year will see you through the programme again. I bet the treadmill has missed you as much as we have

[vixiej Graduate]

That's great to hear you have recovered. Take it at a pace that suits your injury/recovery, no rush, just keep going and enjoy being back on track

[icandothis Graduate]

Welcome back, glad to hear you are fit and ready to go.

Take your time you will be fine, I did not run for a while due to health problems but thanks to the support on here im back to 30 mins, and you will be to soon.

Keep us informed and good luck x

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What fantastic news, great that your back running...enjoy

[glendam52 Graduate]

Thanks everyone it is definately a different pace that cold got worse so didnt go out today but not overly worried.