A Personal Challenge!

[On_the_Run]

I’d like to share a little of my personal journey with others who I know will empathise. I love other people’s stories and find them very moving and motivational. I can’t remember ever feeling better in my life - fitness-wise and in terms of self esteem - than when I recently completed C25K. It was my goal when I turned 64 last September and my life feels transformed. First I lost over 2 stone before starting the programme in February. I am currently in Budapest visiting my son who is studying here. When I came on a visit last last October he was taking my arm to help me hobble around due to my having a painful foot condition. Today he is taking me on a 5k run around Margaret Island, an island in the Danube in the middle of the city. Fingers crossed I can do it! There’s a running track around the edge and I have managed 5k a few times. Wish me luck!!

[jaybrass73 Graduate]

Well done you! This programme is incredible, like you I’ve lost over 2 stones and would now opt to walk and take the stairs!! Keep it up and enjoy what sounds like a gorgeous run in Budapest! Pics!!!

[Jerichomile Graduate]

What a beautiful and moving story 💐 your son has a brave and heroic parent there! look forward to seeing the picture for sure. Enjoy yourselves

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

What an incredible story! You have brought tears of joy to my eyes! Enjoy your time away with son, both you and he must be so incredibly proud of your achievements. You are an inspiration. 😁🏅

[notquiteretired Graduate]

what an inspiring story On-the-Run, enjoy your trip😊

[backintime Graduate]

Wonderful story, you must be so very happy. Your son too!

Keep up the good work and let us know how your trip and run go

[Tishcova Graduate]

What a wonderful story and what a wonderful transformation. Amazing. I too lost 2 stones before I began the C25k journey and graduated on Saturday. I started running on Jan 1st with my stepdaughter who shared her New Years resolution to get fit the night before. At the time I was feeling very low and was struggling with a heartbreaking broken family relationship.I knew I needed to do something to try and lift my mood. Very soon I was amazed at how running helped my mood to lift and how my sleep improved. I feel like running has saved me.We run together 3 times a week and repeated runs early on until we felt brave enough to move on. The programme is fantastic. I will be celebrating my 60th birthday in July and my present to myself is feeling fit and healthy. I wish you well fellow runner.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

What a wonderful story and now you're fitter than ever enjoy your run with your son 😊😚