Week 9 done - guess I graduated?

[phony_runner]

That's it. Week 9 done three times - all went fairly well.

Totally pleased to have completed the 9 weeks.

This has been a great program.

Thanks for the tips along the way.

I'll stick around, my turn to give some encouragement to new starters.

[misswobble Graduate]

Fantastic!!!!! Congratulations Phony. Take the rest of the day off and bask in C25k Graduation glory. You should be so proud of yourself. This is life-changing stuff isn't it

Well done! Be sure to claim your virtual badge. You can even buy a proper metal badge (see the link in blue text on the right of your screen)

[phony_runner Graduate in reply to misswobble]

y, it really is life changing.

I've never known such a feel good factor as after completing some of the c25k weeks. The earlier weeks were fantastic achievements - breaking new barriers. This week was a bit flat tbh. I think you know by wk7/8 you'll make it alright.

It's been helpful mentally as well as physically. I can't believe I can run for 30 mins - for years I convinced myself I couldn't run/jog. That sense of achievement is carrying on in my mind and I'm quietly that little bit prouder inside.

I think I'm sleeping better too.

Also feel less stressed since I started ~3 months ago.

Thank u all again. Thank u NHS/Laura - those podcasts were terrific.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done PR.

Any plans now or just running for fun?

[phony_runner Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

I think I'll repeat W9 duration for a couple of weeks.

I know I'm very slow and every step hurts, so I've 'officially' completed c25k program, but by no means sailed through.

Maybe in a few weeks I'll sign up for a park run - that's the next goal.

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to phony_runner]

Sounds good.

[useitorloseit Graduate]

That's fabulous! Yes, it's in the contract that we have to cheer on the new starters and get them through the programme. I know I wouldn't have stuck with it without all the amazing encouragement on here.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations! You should feel very proud of yourself. Now to plan some lovely running adventures.

[Tomas Graduate]

Congratulations, phony! Well done you!

[Golddust Graduate]

Congratulations

[ju-ju- Graduate]

well done, fantastic feeling isn't it.....

[phony_runner Graduate]

Thanks. Wow. Now I see "Graduate" after my name.

Very cool.

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I think you might even have to change your name - phony_runner doesn't seem appropriate now you are a real runner !! Congratulations.

[poppypug Graduate]

Yay ! Many Congratulations to you

Yep I agree, this is a brilliant programme, truly life changing .

I hope you enjoy wherever your running takes you , Well done ! xxx

[Anaverageman Graduate]

well done from the lowly depths of week 4