W9R3 done - I've graduated :-) !!!

[Daisy333]

Well it took me longer than nine weeks but I did it! I started on March 3rd 2013 and did week 1 run 1 with my husband. I was seriously unfit and really struggled with those one minute runs. Now I have run for 30 minutes three times this week, I have more energy, feel fitter, am more toned (but no weight loss) and have a new hobby that will keep me fit and healthy for years to come. Every run has given me confidence and a sense of achievement.

Tonight's run was ok. I think the pressure was on as it was graduation run and I felt anxious about not finishing it which is silly as I've completed all the continuous runs. I ran really slowly and was admiring all the flowers in people's front gardens which must mean I was going far too slowly!

We are off to London for the weekend so will have a celebration meal tomorrow night.

Thanks to everyone for their support. I don't know if I could have completed the programme without this website and all the other bloggers and commenters to encourage me.

Off to request my graduation badge now!

[Canidoit Graduate]

Well done! Enjoy your meal.

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to Canidoit]

Thank you.

[alcopop Graduate]

congratulations, what a fantastic achievement. you deserve your meal, hope you enjoy London.

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to alcopop]

Thank you.

[Tati Graduate]

I love graduation blogs. It's a marvellous feeling. I hope you have a great trip to London and fabulous meal to celebrate your achievement. Getting that badge is fab too. Happy running, graduate.

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to Tati]

Thanks - hopefully the badge will be there when I get back!

[Crismatlotta Graduate]

Congratulations! Lovely feeling isn't it? Have a great time in London. I am off to celebrate tonight, champagne methinks!

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to Crismatlotta]

Thanks. Hope you're not too hungover this morning!

[Plinth Graduate]

Congratulations! Such an achievement. I had similar worried at same point!

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to Plinth]

Thank you!

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Well done and congratulations .. Another graduate ... my goodness, I think this will be a bumper weekend!!!!

Keep on running and your weight will probably change soon - mine is now changing slowly as I've maintained 3 runs a week since graduating at end April

Have a great time celebrating, hope your badge arrives soon. Best wishes, Linda x

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Thank you. Looking forward to seeing that badge!

[jillie100]

Thank you for such an inspirational post! Well done and enjoy your time in London, sounds like you've earned it!

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to jillie100]

Thank you and good luck with your journey on couch25k!

[OlsBean]

Congratulations

[Daisy333 Graduate in reply to OlsBean]

Thank you.