Right where do I get my badge :-D

[caz1_ca]

Oh my goodness I actually did it. According to map my run I did 5.05k in 36.03 but there was a 2 minute walk in there which I did after Laura told me I'd done my 30 minutes. should have been my 5 min cool down but I decided to run some more, so I did and that put me just over the top of 5k. very pleased with myself. The support from all you guys is amazing. You picked me up and pushed me on when I really needed it. So thank you all.

To anyone who is starting out, just keep going you will get there. And if you are struggling come here and blog you wil get the best advice around from people who have been there done that and now the badge to prove it.

Happy jogging everyone. X

[PamJK Graduate]

Fantastic achievement. Well done

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to PamJK]

Thank you.

[karenmac70 Graduate]

Congratulations!!! was waiting for your blog to say you had graduated and extra running too well done you!!! Hope to be joining you soon only one run to do!!! Happy Running!!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to karenmac70]

Thanks. When are you doing your last run?

[karenmac70 Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

If my thighs have stopped aching enough in the morning otherwise Monday after work. They do seem to be easing but yesterdays run really did take it out of them but I was a bit silly speeded up to try to get the 5k done too, Actually had to slow down half way and was slower than the run before lol so my own fault!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to karenmac70]

I did speed up a bit in the begging too but then though I better slow it down again otherwise I'd never make it to the end.

Fingers crossed for you. Slow and steady, you can work on the speed later.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Well done you...time to crack open the champers and get your badge!! Xx

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Thanks. I just had a nice big breakfast and really enjoyed it. Even though I had to cook it myself (haha). Monday I start the 5k+.

[dottiemay Graduate]

Well done caz - great distance and great time!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to dottiemay]

Thank you. I am quite pleased actually.

[con-brio Graduate]

YYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!

[con-brio Graduate]

Right, now that I've got that out of my system, I just want to say how damned pleased I am for you, caz.

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to con-brio]

Hahahaha thank you.

I'm pretty pleased with myself. Thank you so much because you really have been my cheerleader. It's taken me a bit longer the than 9 weeks but I'm here.

[con-brio Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

Absolutely brilliant! I'm still elated for you. See you're doing 5K+ next week... expect to hear all about it in the coming weeks.

Have a great weekend!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to con-brio]

You have a great weekend too. I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face. LOL

[Bilby Graduate]

AAAAAAAH, well done and congratulations!

Have been watching for this blog

So pleased for you - what's next?!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to Bilby]

Thank you Bilby. Next is 5k+. I want to build my speed and stamina. I will be in Lanzrote for two weeks and I fully intend to continue with my jogging and as soon as I can hit the 5k in 30 minutes or less I will sign up for the race for life.

[Poppy2010 Graduate]

Congratualtions! Sounds like a lovely graduation run yay! Get that badge and the tshirt now!

Great time too! Good luck with the C25K+, I'm still using / enjoying? them!

[caz1_ca Graduate]

Thank you Poppy. I really don't think I could have completed this programme without all you guys helping me along. It certainly does help when you have people in your corner.

[roadrunner_86 Graduate]

Congratulations - well deserved!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to roadrunner_86]

Thank you.

[petal51 Graduate]

Well done! What more is there to say?!!!

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to petal51]

Well done is just fine, thank you.

[mason73 Graduate]

Well done caz

Like others on here been waiting to hear your great news so pleased for you and great your carrying on with 5k+ and good distance too hope I can run that far by week 9 so enjoy your hoilday and I will look forward to your 5k+ blogs about how well your doing

So keep running. Kate x x

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to mason73]

Thank you Kate. I'm still kinda finding it hard to believe that I have actually come to the end. I think at the beginning I wasn't 100% convinced I would reach the end, but here I am.

Where are you up to in the programme now kate?

[mason73 Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

Week 8 was ill over Easter and then struggled with week 7 so bit behind and I only run twice a week as little kids to look after ! But will def stick with to the end looking forward to getting my badge as like you thought I would never run 30 mins and here I am at 25 already and so enjoy my me time out running in the fresh air even if my

niece does call me forest ha ha

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to mason73]

Life does tend to get in the way doesn't it! Glad you are sticking with it, It's the best things I have ever done that is just for me!

Good luck with your next run.

Run Forrest Run!

[mason73 Graduate]

Ps look forward to seeing your badge x

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to mason73]

Me too.

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Brilliant news Caz !!! Great, fantastic, awesome, stupendous!!!! Sorry I'm only just congratulating you now - worked a long day yesterday and went straight out afterwards

So thrilled for you ... So are you planning to do 5k races now? Sooooo impressed with your time and distance combination. I'm going to try and crack a regular 5k now but am still slow ... but I do quite fancy the ParkRun idea by about June or July. Go us grads, eh? Linda

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Thank you Linda. I'm just going to follow up with the 5k+ for the time being. I'll see how I go with that and who know what I might sign up for after my holiday.

[Gregg Graduate]

Awesome!!

Congrats

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to Gregg]

Thank you Gregg. Yay you got your badge.

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Woo-hoo - partaaaayyy!!! Ahem. Congratulations on your graduation. Well done!!! Now go get that badge

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Haha thanks. I have put in for my badge just waiting now.

[LMS2110 Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

Hiya again, I put in for my badge before doing my grad blog at Friday lunchtime... Have since messaged the second 2 Admin person on my list and sent a general message to Admin. Still no badges for us

Do you suppose they're all on strike?

[con-brio Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Try the FEEDBACK button (guaranteed you'll get it tomorrow. Monday.) Admin have been a bit slow recently... though Stephen, the NHS fitness editor is usually quite prompt (probably busy)

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

I asked admin and I asked feedback so we'll see when I get it, can't wait though. I'm so impatient. Hahaha

[LMS2110 Graduate in reply to caz1_ca]

LOL... Yep my messages have been via FEEDBACK and my two admin folk ... Wouldn't have kept my jobs if I'd been so slack LOL Heeeheee

[alcopop Graduate]

Fantastic. Many congratulations. Hope you had a good cellebration you eserve your badge. I am sure it will be there soon.

Keep it going.

[caz1_ca Graduate in reply to alcopop]

Thank you. My OH bought me 4 dozen white roses and a nots saying how proud he is of me. He left them on my chair so when I got up the next morning after my run they were there waiting for me.