Where's that BADGE??!!!!

[Northernspirit]

I did it. I bloody well did it!!!! I am over the moon, chuffed to bits, happy as Larry! How hot was today though......? It really makes it harder, I might never complain about rain and hail ever again

Week 9 has been tough but looking back at the whole experience, i would never ever have believed I could run at all. I'm so glad something made me get out on Jan 4th and do run 1....seems surreal now that I even did that! I absolutely love this programme and running is a revelation, a real life changer. I'm still a snail but I can do it, and I know I will stick with this as long as my body doesn't cave in

Thanks to this forum I have learnt so much, had tonnes of encouragement, kindness, help and giggles. I 100% believe without this I would have struggled and given up - shins, ankles, calves have all kicked off but I've overcome each time and knowing this is 'normal' is priceless.

So, this smiley woman will be smug smiley for days and she needs her badge yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Fanbloomintastic. Many many congrats on such an achievement ☺

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Noaky12]

Thanks

[Hidden]

CONGRATULATIONS ! and very well done for sticking with it all the way to the end. What next ? Do you have a goal ? Enjoy feeling smug, you have worked hard for it.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hen next goal is run 3 x 30 for a few weeks to get my pace up and then work up to 5k and enjoy it!!

[operation2015 Graduate]

Woohoooo well done !

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to operation2015]

Cheers!

[AndyD Graduate]

Well done

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to AndyD]

Thanks

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Awesome, congrats and well done.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Hooray, another graduate today! Many congratulations- I hope you feel really proud. you can start planning your new running adventures now.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Still smiling thanks

[Caroline69 Graduate]

Fantabulous you are !! A big congratulations - enjoy the after party!

🙌☀️👏👏☀️🙌

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Caroline69]

Haha after party will be tonight

[Coddfish Graduate]

Congratulations for making it through and welcome to the rest of your running life!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks Coddfish it's been awesome

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Great achievement! Really well done. Wishing you many happy years of running ahead

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to goonkeepgoing]

Ta v much

[poppypug Graduate]

Yay ! Fab stuff NS , you did it !

Well done and many Congratulations to you on your Graduation . I hope you enjoy wherever your running takes you from here

All the very best to you xxx

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppy you've been a great supporter

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Northernspirit]

Bless ya NS xxx Oooh you got your badge- very nice ! xxx

[Buffy007 Graduate]

Brilliantly well done. Fabulous achievement. This forum is the key as you say - especially the giggles. Shouldn't you be saying 'Happy as Laura'. Good luck for the rest of your running life.

[jo4t15 Graduate]

Congratulations. You sound just a little bit pleased with yourself! Apply for your graduate badge (on right of main post page) and enjoy your running!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to jo4t15]

I spy my badge already thanks

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Many congratulations to you! Yes, where is your badge? Get it quick and then show it off. You worked hard for it.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Done and big thanks

[no-excuse Graduate]

Whoop whoop, well done! That's fantastic, go get your badge, quick! Enjoy your running x

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to no-excuse]

Thanks so much

[Potty Graduate]

Pop! Fizz! Glug Glug... Chink! Cheers! Chug chug Yay! Fabulous to have you on the 'rest of your running life' side of graduation, Northern Spirit wear that smile proudly :-). Well done!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Potty]

Hahah!! Thanks Potty still smiling

[Hidden]

Well done Northern, Graduate at last you didn't get Ann Bancroft for doing it? It is hard for sure, it makes you appreciate just how good some of these athletes are, even none professional ones, some of the guys my age and older post ridiculous times at my Park run and its a very hilly run at that. I can only dream of the times they post. Well done to you.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Me too....slow mo here but who cares eh

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Awesome! Well done x

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to useitorloseit]

Thanks x

[lou-34 Graduate]

Congratulations 😤

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to lou-34]

Thanks

[Girlyswot Graduate]

Congratulations ! Now go get your shiny graduate badge ! Happy running x

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Girlyswot]

So proud of the badge! Thanks

[Sparkyifhungry Graduate]

Brilliant, well done and congratulations. So pleased for you!! 👍

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Sparkyifhungry]

Thanks

[old_git Graduate]

Great Stuff NorthernSpirit, congratulations, well done, brilliant!!

That's one wonderful feeling isn't it? Enjoy the day and all the best for your future running adventures.

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to old_git]

Yes it is indeed....inane grin on my face walking the 5 min cool down on our road, neighbours must've thought I'd lost the plot

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

Yay! That's excellent! Well done you!!!! And I spy a graduate badge!!! Happy running! You will be signing up for races next! Xx

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Toonlou24]

I may well do that, inspired by you and others who knows? Thanks

[pot58 Graduate]

🎈🎵she sings...congratulations and jubilation a...🎵🎵its a great feeling and a tremendous achievement....you can be proud...but what's next...? Don't stop ..keep going....onwards and upwards!!!!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to pot58]

Haha thanks v much next is keep running and get to 5k - yippee!!

[AncientMum Graduate]

Congratulations Northernspirit That badge looks just fab. *Raises big cup of tea to toast your success* What next, now you're a graduate?

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks AM more running, enjoy the lighter nights knowing I can 'just do it!' And get to 5k

[Hidden]

Well done NS, you've done brilliantly! Love your post, too. that's just how I felt (and still feel!)

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks amazing innit

[weiss Graduate]

Splendid! We were all waiting for your post eagerly. I am looking forward to completing the program very soon and I am every bit of a snail that you are!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to weiss]

Ah thank you and good luck, you'll soon be applying for the badge

[Tomas Graduate]

Congratulations! Wow, well done!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Tomas]

Thanks v much

[Zev1963 Graduate]

Well done NS. What a great thing this C25K is

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Zev1963]

Yes it is. Simple yet amazing thanks

[herewego86]

Massive congratulations and a big well done! Thank you for being an inspiration to all the new starters!!

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to herewego86]

Thanks it's a great little corner of the WWW where everyone is so positive and helpful

[mfamilias Graduate]

Well done, you. I bet it feels so good! I would lift a glass of Perrier to you, but my son has drunk it all. I will do a happy dance around my kitchen instead.