So I'm now nearly at the 6 month mark following a stroke in September 2012 and couch to 5K has definitely been part of my recovery process. If you remember I had completed couch to 5K last year and was running 5k quite happily when I had a stroke, possibly due to a heart condition I was unaware of. So I started the programme again once I felt well enough (and with my consultant's approval) knowing that it works and had total confidence it would work again. I've just finished week 7 and feel really good about the progress I'm making. It's been a bit tough as I've started back at work part time too, guess what my job is? a stroke research nurse (honestly !) Keep going and trust in the programme, it really works.
Week 7 done - my story so far recovering from ... - Couch to 5K
Week 7 done - my story so far recovering from stroke
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wigglesGraduate
wow...this post made me shiver, congrats on the run. You should be proud of yourself. I know you have my full respect. Keep going and enjoy the runs still coming.
How inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story and best wishes for your continuing recovery.
notbadGraduate
My best wishes to you Daisylou, it's great to read that you are getting back on track.
caz1_caGraduate
What an inspiration you are Daisylou. So happy to hear how well you are doing.
Many congratulations on the run. You are an inspiration.
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