Well that's it... I did it - where's my badge?

[deekay64]

I'm a graduate. A tired slow one but I did it..

3.5k long way to go but I've come so far

It really is a mental battle but its one I've won

Thank you all for being here encouraging and inspiring

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Well done... Such an achievement and yes it is definitely a mental battle!! Xx

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Many congratulations upon graduating Do you have any exciting plans for post C25K?

[PamJK Graduate]

That's fantastic! Well done you. What next?!

[deekay64 Graduate]

Thank you! LMS2110 I really don't know beyond to keep running 3 times a week. Improve my distance is my big thing I'm not obsessed with times really. I wanted to do park runs ultimately. What does everyone else do? When I've persuaded my laptop that my new dongle isn't a camera I'll have a look around here x

[LMS2110 Graduate in reply to deekay64]

Hiya, again

I finished today and chose a well signposted ParkRun to do my W9R3. I'd not done it before and it was a lovely way to graduate. I didn't do the entire course in the required 30 minutes, (my hips were tired after 38 mins) so I finished with a longer walking cool down back to my car. However, I am now convinced that I'd like to make the full 5kms my next objective. I just scoured the www for ParkRun venues and had no idea that there was a venue under 10 miles from my home. Really suggest you do the search ... I plan to continue my training on that track when possible and then maybe enter an officially organised run on a Saturday in June or July (by which time I hope not to embarrass myself too much). Continued happy running, Linda x

[deekay64 Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Well done Linda! Feels good doesn't it I'm nowhere near 5k and I've only run 34 mins at the moment. I've got 3 park runs within 10 miles, but one a little further out is better I'm told (more mixed ability and flat terrain). I'm going back to the country park where I stopped my run next I think. If its not too windy it'll be perfect there's a race for life 5k there I can practice on. Enjoy your badge Deb xx

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Well done Deekay you made it you beat the gremlins.

[greenlegs Graduate]

Congratulations! Welcome to the grad club.

If you haven't already, click on the Feedback tab to ask for your green badge - it feels so good when you have that next to your name.

[karenmac70 Graduate]

Congratulations!! well done I hope you enjoy your green bade and Happy running!!

[SBG356 Graduate]

Congratulations and very well done! Yes you are well and truly a graduate, enjoy the celebrations!!

Sue

[Gregg Graduate]

You won it and you're great!

Congrats, seriously

[gdeann Graduate]

Congratulations! I've watched you progress over the weeks and it has been a fantastic journey! Gayle

[deekay64 Graduate]

Aww thanks guys so many lovely comments.. I've just downloaded a new running app and will be looking for stepping stones next. Thank you all xxx

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation! There'll be no stopping you now

[alcopop Graduate]

Congratulations and welcome to garaduation. A massive achievment.

[con-brio Graduate]

Great job, deekay64! Welcome to the Grad Club (Oooo, feels funny saying that, as I only joined it a few days ago). What a change from your last blog. Keep sane and keep running!

[deekay64 Graduate]

I know con-brio I can't believe that little green badge right there next to my name. Congrats to you too. I have no broadband at present and have exceeded my fair use policy on my smart phone in just a week so I'm missing out on all the exciting news

[Abrissy Graduate]

Congratulations! I know what you mean about a mental battle. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies - but not this time. Well done. Keep up the good work!