W9 R3 #nailed it!

[Sarah-A]

I did my final run of week 9 today and I'm excited to say I'm now a graduate!! Whooo

I tried to keep a slow and steady pace so that I could definitely finish.

Anyway, the run felt so comfortably, the sun was setting and the harsh winds of the past week had gone- I really enjoyed it.

When Laura said the time was up, I was still feeling good so I decided I would carry on and just beat my furthest run to date (so my garmin connect would show the trophy- ha ha).

When I got in I checked my watch and if run 3.66 miles in 33.23 mins. This made my average pace 9.08 which I think is my fastest ever! What! How crazy is that considering it felt an easy pace?

I'm so chuffed - a great start to the bank holiday weekend!

[am_y72 Graduate]

That sounds impressive Sarah! I'm shuffling along compared to you, plenty for me to work on! I'd waited an extra day too so I could enjoy without the winds and biting cold. What a lovely day to graduate on.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Congrats and well done although the way you have been going, it was never in doubt.

What's next?

[Sarah-A Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks Dunder

I think I'll just keep running for "30 mins" for another week or so. Then maybe increase the time gradually.

I would love to be able to run 10k so I might try to find a b210k plan to suit me. I wish NHS did one!

Thanks for all your support!

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Sarah-A]

You are more than welcome.

I think that most people respond best when having a goal/target as well as some structure but you're right, it has to be suitable.

All the best going forward.

[old_git Graduate]

Congratulations Sarah, brilliant time and distance to graduate with. All the best with your running adventures.

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Wooohooo well done. I bet it feels fab. Can't wait till I get there myself x

[Sarah-A Graduate]

Thank you!

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Congratulations...and great pace!

[Ladyidle Graduate]

Wow! What a star you are! That's amazing! Time to celebrate!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

That's really fast!

Congratulations on your graduation! I hope you feel very proud.

[samsonandrew Graduate]

Well done, congratulations , great that the wind has moved away at last , really makes running more fun! Keep smiling its good for you!😁😁

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

Excellent. Well done you!!! Get that shiny badge!!!

[GettingFitter Graduate]

Congratulations. fantastic job. Now the fun begins

[kaeunson]

Congratulations and well done! Cant wait until I get there!!!

[Steve_L Graduate]

Well done, Sarah! Enjoy the badge! What now?

[Sarah-A Graduate in reply to Steve_L]

Not sure yet...

I think I'll keep on with a week or so of 30mins run and then start a b210k plan.

How's life after graduation for you?

[Steve_L Graduate in reply to Sarah-A]

Like I posted yesterday, I'm struggling with a structure to my running now I've graduated. I've run three 5Ks, and I'm doing a Parkrun tomorrow, then I'll think carefully about targets and a plan.