Graduation: 22 weeks, a puffy knee and a personal best...

[Ruthieroo77]

YAY! I did it! For my final run I upped the pace a little bit. Usually manage 2.9 miles from warm up to warm down, but this time I managed 3.05 miles (about 4.95km) and saved a 30 second "sprint" (ahem) at the finish.

Next stop, Park Run... if my swollen knee goes down! 😀

Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along the way, and for the great advice when I hit a few hurdles in week 8.

It took me 22 weeks to complete but I guess that just means I'm the tortoise, rather than the hare.

I raise my celebratory glass of whisky and coke to you all!

[Ugifer]

Yay!

Well done - and it's no dishonour to do it in 22 weeks. The point is that you did it!

Hope the knee improves quickly.

Cheers!

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Congratulations on sticking at it and reaching that goal. A great achievement. Well done. Keep running

[Golddust Graduate]

Congratulations Bet it feels good .

[coryluscontorta Graduate]

Well done, raising a glass to your success!

[Schmeichelfan Graduate]

Cheers to you! 🍸🍷

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program. It's a massive personal change if it takes 9 weeks or 22. I look forward to reading about your future running adventures and hearing about that parkrun.

Now get some ice on that knee and some whisky in that glass. Hip hip hooray!

[AncientMum Graduate]

Many congratulations Ruthie. Look after that knee- maybe try some of Rignold's squats to strengthen it.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations! It doesn't matter how long it took - you did it! And covering a great distance too. I hope you feel very proud!

[Tarisayi]

Well done. You did it at your steady pace. The goal is to be able to run in 30 minutes. And you have done it. Carry the badge with pride.

[Ruthieroo77 Graduate]

Thanks everyone!