6 Year Runniversary Today

[Dexy5]

On this day, 6 years ago, I graduated C25Kand was told I was a runner by the lovely Jo Whiley. I was so amazed that I had achieved that at the age of 60, and celebrated with an ice cream on Southsea beach with my loyal running hubby, UpTheStanley .

Lots has happened since then as C25K opened up the doors to parkrun, fun runs, races and countrywide meet ups with lovely running buddies from the forum.

I wanted to run to celebrate the runniversary. but having just had Covid , even that 30 minute graduation run seemed a bit daunting today. I read that I should return to running slowly, keep my HR low, and maybe run/walk for the first few outings..

So having done a warm up at home, UTS and I walked to canoe lake and then started a gentle trot around the rose garden and then I began circuits of the lake while UTS went off for his short but faster run. I did 4 alternate laps of running and walking, trying not to huff and puff too much on the runs, and am pleased that I didn’t feel I had to stop.

After a cappuccino, I celebrated being a runner again with a delicious ice cream tub.

So thank you C25K, I am so glad I installed that podcast on my phone back in 2018.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Massive Happy Runniversary, my friend...very well done. A super run...sensibly done..

Wishing you many, many more runs..including maybe one next April....in Derbyshire???

😀 xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

We are booked in Oldfloss 🏃🏻🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh yes!!!! That's wonderful. Xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Just got to sort out accommodation now. 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Happy Runniversary Dexy5,

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

A big congratulations to you Dexy5 on the 6th anniversary on graduating from C25K, yes its been a great 6 years for you, like me you are a member of the class of 2018, you ran that graduation run along the seafront at Southsea on May 15th 2018, a month later on June 18th I graduated from C25K running along the seafront at Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland about 35 miles from where I live, I am sure you enjoyed your cappuccino and ice cream tub, 😋 yummy 😋

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, a good time of the year to graduate with that beautiful blue sky, but I did have to retreat to the gym in March though when the Beast from the East arrived. ❄️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I remember the Beast from the East back at the end of February 2018, waited until April and began C25K on 18th April and graduated on 18th June, happy memories.

[David_G]

Well said Dexy5 what a fabulous time it’s been, and so many of us from the Class of 2018 (I think!) are still active on the forum and still getting out there and doing what we can!

It’s been lovely to be a small part of your journey and we’ve found so many lovely friends through running! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♂️‍➡️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

I didn’t find the HU forum until my last few weeks David, but it was really helpful during the consolidation period when IannodaTruffe was watching over us.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

We are all very grateful that you down loaded the app Dexy5! You continue to be a fantastic support …and critical but kindly friend when needed…to so many on these forums. Long may that continue. 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

It is amazing how many of us have hung around isn’t it? We’ve all been taking turns in supporting each other during the good times and the bad. I’ve now got to follow in your footsteps as Captain Sensible.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That title never really reflected reality….I think my ambition just finally reduced to keep pace with the physical decline! 😂

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂🤣😂

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary Dexy. Congratulations on a job very well done 👏👏👏

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda.

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Happy runniversary 🏃‍♀️Dexy5 you are totally amazing 👏👏🥳🥳🙋‍♀️x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

thank you Folkylass , we all are! 😂

[Tetleyteagirl Graduate10]

Happy runniversary Dexy5, sorry to hear you’ve had covid, hopefully now on the mend. I can picture you jogging around the rose garden and lake. Watching out for the swans eh🤣. I’m still plodding along our seafront, I was a lockdown novice when i started c25k, so pleased I’m still jogging along. Take care😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Tetleyteagirl]

Oh yes running gave a sense of purpose during those lockdown days. A great time for you to start.

Not only swans, but herring gulls and pigeons to be avoided yesterday.

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Yay! Congratulations Dexy 👏👏👏 You may have only just recovered from Covid but you look the picture of health in that photo. 2018 graduates are the best 😁🤗

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks TC. It was pretty horrid on days 1 &2, but thank goodness for vaccinations and the fact I am healthy, the impact was not as bad as it could be.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It’s certainly a reminder of the benefits of keeping fit.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Happy 6th Runniversary Dexy,

You did well with your careful run out today, I hope that you feel back up to full strength soon.

Those photos are lovely, a beautiful day for a run and ice cream!

🏃‍♀️🪻xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I timed my runniversary well BB, it’s raining today.

My resting heart rate is getting towards normal now so I hope to be firing on all cylinders again soon.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Happy 6th Runniversary Dexy5 🎉🍦I'll bet 6 years ago you'd have never imagined what a gift running would turn out to be, the friendships formed and the wonderful meetups. Having met you and UTS at one of them, the Wilmslow parkrun I'm looking forward to seeing you again next April - already booked!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

That is so true  lexi6 , all these extras on top of getting fitter. We will see you in Bakewell! 😘

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Woohoo 🥳🥳🥳🥳Wonderful news lexi6 I’ve booked too xx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Wheeeeeeee! xx

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad you're feeling better Dexy. Congratulations - those 6 years seem to have flown by!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Yes it is scary how time flies isn’t it?

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’ve had Covid Dexy. Glad to see you are still running. Here’s to a strong return and a very happy runniversary 🍦🥂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Long time no see BaddieThePirate ! I hope you are well. The Covid was not too severe, thank goodness, just a couple of days in bed, but UTS looked after me well.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Glad you were well looked after.

[damienair Administrator]

congratulations Dexy on you running anniversary.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks damienair .

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

Six years! That's wonderful! I'm a 2019 graduate and while I haven't achieved your heights in still pottering along too. Must say you are looking good on it!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

Just pottering along is doing us good Gwenllian1 . I have probably only lost 2kg in weight (probably due to post run cappuccinos) but no longer being on hypertension meds says how much fitter I am than pre running.

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

CONGRATS!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Thank you Gthants .

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Happy Runniversary Dexy! 🥳👍👏🎈

A trot around a rose garden, followed by circuits of a lake and then a cappuccino and ice cream sounds a perfect way to celebrate!

Here’s to many more years of joyful running 🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

That’s certainly my intention Irishprincess 🏃‍♀️

[MrBassmanjazz]

Happy Runiversary

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Thank you

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Happy runniversary Dexy5 ! I’m so glad you were able to get out for a short one this morning to celebrate. Here’s to many more years of the same. 🥰

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not quite as hot as my graduation day thank goodness, but the ice cream still went down well. 🍦

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Happy Runniversary Dexy5 So glad you feel recovered enough to go for a celebratory run. Here’s to many more years of running and many more years of friendships xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Oh definitely Sandie, the story continues. . My resting heart rate is getting back to normal now, so thankfully my running won’t be held up too much.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Good news 😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Happy Runniversary Dexy5 !🎉🎉🎉 Fab photos…and the running journey continues!🙂🏃‍♀️🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

it does indeed 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🤸🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary, you look great!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

thank you Curlygurly2

[GTFC Graduate10]

Dexy5 what a brilliant achievement for a fantastic lady. It's such an unbelievable achievement to have firstly achieved the wonderful C25K program but secondly, and vitally, that you've kept going. Thank you also for being such an important member of these forums. I greatly appreciate your guidance and support. I will run very soon and dedicate it to you 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

So kind GTFC, I think it’s down to the forums and parkrun that I keep going , I am sure.

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

Congrats Dexy5 . Here’s to many more great running years x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Mudita11]

Ooh I hope so Mudita11 . I can’t imagine life without running now.

[Lumaca0112 60minGraduate]

Congratulations and Happy Runniversary Dexy5!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Lumaca0112]

Thank you Lumaca0112

[SweatyHettie]

congratulations on your runnivesary and sorry to hear about the Covid - it sounds as though you celebrated very sensibly! I’m a lockdown graduate, and just looking at dipping my toe in the bridge to 10k as I’ve been in and out for a while over the years and feel like I need a bit more structure again. I can’t believe it’s coming up to my four year runniversary where has the time gone? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SweatyHettie]

It does speed along when enjoying yourself. I can recommend Juju’s magic plan for 10k on the bridge forum. You can do the 3 runs a week in any order to suit you.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely loved reading this. Happy runniversary and wishing you many more miles and smiles to come! 🏃‍♀️❤️🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you MissUnderstanding . parkrun tells me it’s 6 years of parkruns this weekend too. Now where did that time go?

[HoagyM Graduate10]

Happy Runniversary Dexy5, from another of the Class of 2018 😊 Fond memories of C25k (Jo Whiley was my coach too) and my own June graduation run on the Isle of Skye. The community on here was so valuable, made so many VRBs, some of whom have gone on to be RBs! I’m still running (a lot), have done a couple of HMs so far this year and this morning had a fabulous run in a very sunny and hot Cardiff Bay 10k. Keep on running!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

How lovely to do a graduation run on the Isle of Skye HoagyM . Well done on your HMs too. I decided that 10 miles is far enough for me. 😂

Look forward to reading a post about Cardiff Bay 10k