On Sunday 12 March Jenny ran her first 10km race since her injury, a massive achievement given what she had been through. She said:
“Seven years ago I was frightened to leave the house for fear of ‘accidents’.
“I struggled with depression and anxiety. Five years ago I underwent two lots of surgery. One year ago I still thought I’d never be able to run or do much in the way of physical activity. I was fit and sporty before the injury, and missed exercise terribly.
“Six months ago a friend suggested we try the “Couch to 5k” training programme together. Slowly and gently (and with an elaborate bowel preparation routine beforehand) I found I could manage.
“I set myself a target to take part in a fundraising 5k in Spring 2017. But then I changed my mind – I wanted a bigger challenge.
“Running 10k today I felt like a real runner, not someone with severe bladder and bowel problems. And, it felt great.
“I hope I can inspire other women with OASIS not to give up hope and that sometimes it’s worth throwing caution to the wind, just to feel normal again.”
Well done Jenny!! What an incredible achievement. As a fellow sufferer, I know what it takes to do something like this. Huge congratulations.. Truly insipirational x