Yay!! I did it!

[Schmeichelfan]

I have finally completed the program- this was my second attempt, having given up last year at the end of week 8. I know, I know, what a fool!

Why is it we can encourage and support others but berate ourselves for not achieving perfection? I had hoped to have run a whole 5k in 30 mins but only managed 3.7kms.

However, I did do all the runs and have got through shin splints, hip pain, the embarrassment of the first outside run, finding out I have "exercise-induced asthma" (huh?), and the bear behind our house!

So, despite the lack of kms, I figure I can call myself a grad and treat myself to a cuppa and a stcky bun to celebrate.

[jamsammich Graduate]

Well done! I'm only on week 2 so 30 minutes running still seems impossible! Congratulations!

[Anaverageman Graduate in reply to jamsammich]

You'll surprise yourself jammie,. We all do....

[Schmeichelfan Graduate in reply to jamsammich]

You can do it, Jammie!just do whatLaura tells you, and before you know it, you'll be getting your shiny grad badge, too!

[rmnsuk Graduate]

I think if you run with bears you might find you get a pb

well done for finishing I bet the smile stays for a week!

[Schmeichelfan Graduate in reply to rmnsuk]

I might be doing extra laundry, too!

[Usain_Balti Graduate]

Wow Schmeichelfan, that nice shiny Gradge Badge is looking good next to your name.

Well done and wear it with pride!

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

There is no 'consider yourself a graduate', you ARE one. The aim of the program is to get you to run continuously for 30 mins. You have done this - ergo you ARE a graduate! Be proud of yourself!! Well done! Speed and distance are things that will come in time - just keep it up. Congratulations, Graduate.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Bun fully earned. Well done.

[Anaverageman Graduate]

Well done! Yes as you say we are our own worse critics really aren't we? Well you can give yourself a well deserved pat on the back ( although anatomically quite difficult to do metaphorically easy!)

As you say you deserve the bun

.. And the badge .. You ARE a graduate!! And the runner name ' Runs with Bears' ... There should be a bizarre American Indian ritual now performed where you get your 'running name' given... Instead you get a sticky bun and a virtual badge... Well done schmeichelfan aka 'runs with bears'

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Well done. Congrats. Soon the bear will not be able to catch you!