The best reason for doing this.....

[Solihullred]

I have already seen many benefits from doing the plan. I couldn't run 500 metres before I started it and since then I have enjoyed running with a pal (a good runner) done my first ever 10km and about to do another tomorrow. Having suffered a heart attack due to a blood clot at 38, none of this was on the radar until I found the plan.

Today though, all these reasons were blown away as I ran alongside my 4 year old son when he was zooming along the pavements on his scooter. Not only did I easily keep up without losing breath, the sound of him giggling in uncontrollable excitement and laughter will live with me forever. I also know I will more than likely be around to run with him in a few years as he grows up.

Cheers c25k and all those who have supported it and me. I must also change my profile pic as the running has certainly made me leaner!!!!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

WOW what a wonderful blog, super results and achievements and oh so heart warming. Be proud young Solihullred and long may you keep on running although not sure how much longer you'll manage to keep up with your lovely son just keep on enjoying it too

[Solihullred Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

My legs should be longer than his for a while and I am training for the notts HM so should have a head start despite his limitless energy lol.

[Malcy Graduate]

Leaner and meaner. It takes a mean dude to achieve what you have. So that makes you a mean dude, dude.

What's a dude?

[Solihullred Graduate in reply to Malcy]

Lean and mean - that's a dude!!

[swanscot Graduate]

Cherish that memory! It made me smile and did they fact that you've managed to overcome your health issues and do something very positive for your future.

Enjoy your 10 km run tomorrow.

[Solihullred Graduate in reply to swanscot]

Thank you, I am really excited about it.

[greenlegs Graduate]

Have a great 10k tomorrow - your son will be very proud of you.

[con-brio Graduate]

This really sums up the whole C25K philosophy...

There was a catch in my throat when I read that bit about your son giggling... Wonderful result, Solihullred.

[Solihullred Graduate in reply to con-brio]

You can imagine how I felt!!

[notbad Graduate]

Well done you! So glad this programme helped you get where you are now. Best wishes!

[Solihullred Graduate]

Thanks for all the posts. I will check back in tomorrow after the event!!!

[SBG356 Graduate]

Oh wow! I too choked up when I read about you boy giggling....absolutely awesome and heartening to read! All the very best for tomorrow and I look forward to seeing the new pic of the lean, mean running machine called solihullred!!

Sue

[Poppy2010 Graduate]

Lovely blog, well done for getting over your illness; that must have been a shocking life changer; I can imagine the giggles from your son as you ran next to him; my grandson was giggling in the snwo shower as we cycled back from the park, the first time he had been out on his bike attached to my daughters using a trailgator - he loved it!

Good luck for your 10k; looking forward to seeing the new profile pic!

[Solihullred Graduate]

Well I managed the 10km today at a very cold and surprisingly hilly Wollaton Park near Nottingham. Just under 66 mins, 90 seconds slower than Rushcliffe at the start of March but a much harder course. When I manage to get a photo on my PC, i will change it to my profile pic. Thanks for all the messages of support.

[Workinprogress]

What an amazing journey you've had well done I'm so impressed!

I have a son with a scooter... Hope you enjoy many miles together

[Soozz Graduate]

Great blog, and the image of you running along with your happy, scooting son is just lovely. Thanks!

[greenlegs Graduate]

Brilliant 10k run! Your son is very lucky to have such a lean mean dude for a dad!

[k6daisy Graduate]

Oh wow! That really brings it all home doesnt it? Fantastic stuff.

[Tish1970 Graduate]

10k with hills in 66mins. Legend. Great blog. Great achievement.