She believed she could, so she did.

[Matilda99]

Well that was a journey I never thought I would embark on. I never thought I would ever run but I embarked on c25k and completed W9r3 today. What a feeling!! It has rested me both mentally and physically but I did it. I haven't written much on here but I have read the blogs frequently. They have been a valuable source of inspiration and encouragement. So thank you everyone! I'm not quite at the 5k yet - I pushed myself on r2 and managed 4k in 38 mins - very proud of myself - especially considering I just about managed the 1mins on w1. I'm thinking of moving onto a 10k programme next week. I feel I still need the security of a podcast. To anyone who is thinking of starting c25k -do it - if I can then I'm sure anyone can. The feeling you get when you acieve it is immense.

[Joh2020 Graduate]

Well done!!! It's a great feeling isn't it? Keep up the good work!

[Matilda99 Graduate in reply to Joh2020]

Thank you. Yes, is is a great feeling. I'm excited now for what ever is next.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done and here's to many happy runs ahead!

[Matilda99 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks.

[Coddfish Graduate]

Well done Matilda

[poppypug Graduate]

Well done Matilda ! Many Congratulations to you xxx

[Matilda99 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you.

[gary_bart]

Well done. Every time I hear someone has graduated, I feel more inspired to carry on and reach that milestone, too. I really do feel like a real runner already, but won't it be great to one day say, "I did it!"

[Matilda99 Graduate in reply to gary_bart]

That was exactly how I felt and did actually say 'I did it' quite loudly and I didn't care who heard me. I'm now planning for the next 'I did it' moment! Good luck with yours.

[gary_bart in reply to Matilda99]

Thanks. And now as far as both our next "I did it" moments go, we can each say to ourselves in someone else's voice, "You can Do It "

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations! I hope you feel really proud.

[Matilda99 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you. I do feel proud -Cheshire cat springs to mind!!

[jamsammich Graduate]

Fabulous! Well done you! 😁

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program. The world is at your fingertips - you're unstoppable now.

[okeyblokey Graduate]

Congratulations! I felt exactly like you did at week 1, but now at W7R3, I find my body shape has changed, my weight is going down (albeit very gradually) & I feel so much better overall. The question is why didn't I do it sooner?!

[AncientMum Graduate]

Oh congratulation on your graduation, Matilda, that's brilliant!! Yes, it's amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it. Happy running

[farawaytree74 Graduate]

What an encouraging post for those of us at the beginning of the c25k journey.thank you for sharing.It helps to hear how well it has worked for others so we keep going ourselves.😀