Bring out the trumpets! I've done Week 9 Run 3.

[eosino]

So today I graduated after 13.5 weeks, running slower than I usually walk. My graduation run wasn't at all what I expected. It was a bit of a farce really.

Firstly I found that my new kit wasn't very generously sized. It took me a while to squeeze my already hot and sweaty self in to it.

Secondly I found that my phone had no charge. After watching it charge to about 20 % I set out with my phone in my new arm band. I walked for 5 minutes and then started to run. After a bit of running the volume on the podcast became too high and I had to stop and sort it out. So I started over and after a bit of running my phone started to make calls so I had to stop and sort it out. I started over again and after a bit of running the phone jumped ahead in the podcast and became deafeningly loud again. I walked home and got my old bum bag for my phone and started all over again.

I was sulking at this point. I had already walked and run 2.5 k. It was still hot and I was starving. I had thought my graduation run would be my fastest yet but I knew I wasn't going to be able to do speed after all that palaver. I just wanted to get it done so I plodded through.

There's always the next run

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Your a star I would have given up after the second attempt, well done and congratulations

[eosino Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Thank you. I really surprised myself by keeping on trying

[TurboTortoise Graduate]

No trumpet either but I think someone here (MarkyD?) has a vuvuzela. Congratulations on your graduation run, especially for seeing it through to the end in spite of everything. Nice badge - suits you!

[eosino Graduate in reply to TurboTortoise]

Thank you! Loving my silver badge.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations! At least you completed it in the face of much adversity. You should feel proud!

[eosino Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you. I think I may have been affected by the heat somewhat. Can't quite believe I kept on trying

[misswobble Graduate]

Toot toot toot toot toooooooooooooooooooooooooooot. I played you a triumphant tune on the kazoo! What a palaver. I would have gone nuts!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It's so ruddy annoying. Technology does choose its time to go bandy! Still, you saw it through against all odds, so you deserve a badge for sheer persistence in the face of farce.

Well done. I bet you feel like a bit of a rest after that stress. And breathe .....

[eosino Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Love the kazoo. Thank you!

[anadelsur]

Congratulations! Nice badge

[eosino Graduate in reply to anadelsur]

Thank you so much

[AmberC Graduate]

Well done, you certainly showed grit and determination in continuing your run, if it had been me I think I would have gone home and eaten cake!

[eosino Graduate in reply to AmberC]

Well when I finally did get home I asked my other half to go and buy me some wine

[frannyfran Graduate]

Well done, and with such determination it won't be long until that new kit is a perfect fit!

[eosino Graduate in reply to frannyfran]

Ooh I hope so. Have only lost about 7 pounds so far but now I've graduated I will make more of an effort with my diet.

[azharalkindi Graduate]

Wow... Well done that sounds very tough but you did it.. If I had to stop my run for any reason that would be it.... The system will just switch off until another day.. Congratulations again.

[eosino Graduate in reply to azharalkindi]

Yeah I can't quite believe how much I wanted to do that run. Must have caught the running bug along the way.

[PandaRunner Graduate]

Congratulations! Even with all the false starts you still completed it! Whoop whoop whoop! Xx

[eosino Graduate in reply to PandaRunner]

Thank you!!! Xx You'll get there soon too

[tomlertoos Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant!...And such a hot day too. Many congratulations.

[eosino Graduate in reply to tomlertoos]

Thanks! Really pleased I got through the program

[AncientMum Graduate]

No trumpet but I've just played you a quick fanfare on the ocarina. Congratulations on the run and on the tenacity you showed. Well done!

[eosino Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Beautiful fanfare, thanks xx

[paul2014 Graduate]

Congratulations. Fantastic achievement and well done for sticking at it

[eosino Graduate in reply to paul2014]

Thank you! Won't be long til you get there too

[paul2014 Graduate in reply to eosino]

Fingers crossed

[runningphobe_no_more Graduate]

Well done you. It must have been very difficult in the face of all those hindrances....

[eosino Graduate in reply to runningphobe_no_more]

Thank you! Got there in the end

[Treemouse Graduate]

Full marks for perseverance, and congratulations!!! You did it, and that's all that matters! Speed, clothing, phones and music can all be sorted out later! Be very proud of yourself, and look at just how far you've come! My graduation run was a stinker; I was overtired, had been drinking excessively the night before and had the pace of a slug, but I did it, and you have done it! Brilliant news, and many congratulations!

[eosino Graduate in reply to Treemouse]

Thank you so much for the support you give on the forum x

[Treemouse Graduate in reply to eosino]

You're welcome And besides, you have a cat profile pic! x

[GoogleMe Graduate]

By 'eck, you really *are* a runner!

[eosino Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Well I don' t look like one or feel like one yet but I guess if I keep pretending it might come true one day. Xx

[getfitgran Graduate]

Congratulations on completing your final run of the programme

[eosino Graduate]

Thanks for your support! Love the guitar sound. Post grad run was so much better

[eosino Graduate]

Thanks so much gran xx