Graduation run done...yeaaaaaaah!!

[Tikiczocky]

...I've prepared a graduation speech (you know, like winning an Oscar?!)...*rustles paper*...

*clears throat*...I'd like to thank Laura - you're a star, with me most of the way (you left me in the middle of the very important w5 run, but I forgive you), the snails...you've been amazing, sometimes faster, but amazing...and you lot - yes you c25krs & grad's - I had you and your good wishes and encouragement with me all the way today! You are super! Thank you so much!! What a team

Finally, to anyone out there thinking about c25k, lurking, wondering if it's possible...it bloomin' well is!! Give it a go & tell us how it's going...we'd love to hear your story!

Okay, I hope caro, pauline, useit, catch & the rest of you lovely grad's have saved me a seat in the grad lounge - I need to sit down!!! Xx

[amateurwriter Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating really pleased for you, I'm starting my c25k journey today.

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to amateurwriter]

Thanks am :D. Good luck with your run today and enjoy the journey!

[Vixchile Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating! Now it's time to celebrate with tea, coffee, water, bubbles really whatever takes your fancy. Good luck with your next chapter in running. have you thought about what you might do next?

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Thanks! i'm just keen to go a little further in 30/35 minutes, so hoping to increase my pace a little and have a more consistent pace throughout the run. To start with, I have a local circular route from home that I'd really like to do in that time - I'm about 1k off getting all the way round in one run.

30/35 minutes, plus the warm up & down, is a doable amount of time for me, particularly on work days.

[BluebellRunner Graduate]

Congratulations! It feels great doesn't it? Now all you need is your shiny graduation badge

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to BluebellRunner]

Thanks! It does...seems to have whizzed by, but relieved to have made it to the end.

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Congrats! You did it! Please excuse me while I go and find another chair to put in the lounge with your name on it!

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks curly! Ah, that looks comfy, ta!

[catch Graduate]

Congratulations! I'm sure we can shuffle up to make room for you here in the lounge. It feels good doesn't it!

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to catch]

Thanks catch. It does indeed! What a fab programme...can't quite believe it! I see you are sporting a rather lovely grad badge

[AncientMum Graduate]

Congratulations! It's a great feeling isn't it? What's next?

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks! Yes! Just going to be keeping at it, trying to get all the way round a 5k from home in a reasonable time to begin with!

[Cara2007 Graduate]

Big congratulations! Hope in seven weeks time I can be like you

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Cara2007]

Thanks so much cara! Although totally determined to get to the end, I can safely say that I had serious doubts in the early & mid stages! The programme really works...slow, slower and ever more slowly worked for me at the toughest times as the weeks went by! Now time to build it up...just a little! Good luck with your journey...you can do it!!

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done Tiki!

All over now. Phew! WHat a relief that must be!

SO, what next? C25k+, Bridge to 10 k?

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks!

Relief - yes!!

Had a wee try of the stepping stone pod cast the other day...needed it & found it really useful! So will stick with that type of thing until I level out my erratic pace & hope to bag a proper 5k first, before I move on!

[Ejbirdy Graduate]

Wey hey - well done you , congrats and enjoy your shiny badge

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Ejbirdy]

Hey ej! Thank you! Hope you're doing okay

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Congratulations! All of your hard work has paid off!!!

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to runswithdogs]

Thanks! Amazing what I can do when I set my mind to it!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Brilliant...well done you, the journey begins....

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju! I think I've been looking forward to the beyond more than finishing. Lol

[MarlyParly Graduate]

Hi, welcome to the grad lounge and please do take a very well-earned seat and a celebratory slice of cake Well done you, hooray, what a way to start a week!!!! x

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to MarlyParly]

Cake...don't mind if I do!! Thanks marleyparley

[Caroline69 Graduate]

Wayy hayyyy, well done you were just amazing darling!!!! Saw you on the red carpet earlier, sit down and I'll grab us some bubbles.... Fabulosa xx

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to Caroline69]

Don't mind if I do...lovely eer in it??! Hic!

Thank you my fabulous friend! Notice I had a red face to match the carpet when I arrived...but it doesn't stay red for so long these days!! Phew!

See you have a smashing badge!! Super!

[poppypug Graduate]

Fab stuff Tiki, big tick, job completed Well just this job cos this is just the beginning !

Many Congratulations to you, Well done !

Happy Days are here again

Where's Runon with his balloons when you need him eh ? Tsk xxx

[Tikiczocky Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Ta very much poppy! I'm really looking forward to the next stage!

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Congratulations on a programme well finished ! Hope your consolidation runs go well.