😀😀Lovely, lovely, rainy Graduation day!☔️☁️☔️!

[Sandraj39]

Yippee! After a somewhat extended C25k due to injury the first time round, I am pleased to say that I have just completed the last run of W9! After a pretty full-on day at work, running was just what I needed! The pouring rain was beautiful to me today, as I splashed my way through the puddles on the old railway line. I felt so much better than on my last run and even added on a little extra to complete my 5K route, so look out Parkrun, here I come!!

I have to say that this programme is fantastic and this forum just wonderful. Such a supportive place to come and share your triumphs and woes. I have absolutely no doubt now that running will remain part of my life, and (hush) that I am beginning to see myself as a "runner"!

Right, I'm off now to claim that badge....😀😀😀

x

[poppypug Graduate]

Aw Sandra ! I am so so pleased for you ! You have suffered a setback with injury , but you made it and here you are ! FAB !!!

You are a lovely supportive lady , and this is so well deserved !

Many Congratulations to you ! Wear that badge with pride Missus !

Well done ! xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppy! Feeling very chuffed with myself right now!

[Steve_L Graduate]

Well done, Sandra. Isn't it a great feeling? As great as completing C25K is, you've got a whole new world open to you now! What are you going to do? Many people, me included, feel a little aimless when it's finished, as you've suddenly achieved you goal, and you wonder what you're supposed to do now.

Suggestion - get in the Parkrun habit and sign up for a race or two as something to prepare for.

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Steve_L]

Thanks Steve - definately going to try a couple of Parkruns and at this stage consolidate my 5k. Want to build up strength and speed too!

[tomatopincushion Graduate]

Well done! Hope you continue to enjoy running 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to tomatopincushion]

Thanks! Feeling like a smiley happy person!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations! You should feel very proud of yourself for persevering in the face of injury. Now to plan lots of lovely running adventures!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you! I am really looking forward to getting stronger. Parkrun has got to be my next goal.

[Hidden]

Doing 5k on your final run is AMAZING!!! You've done brilliantly Sandra!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! It's such a good feeling isn't it?

[aliboo70]

CONGRATULATIONS SANDRA!! that run sounds just the tonic you needed after work! and look at that graduate badge there already! excellent stuff, on to Parkrun next and lots more running adventures!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you! Couldn't have done it without this forum though!

[Hidden]

BIG congratulations Sandra so deserved , enjoy your celebrations

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks,Rob.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Fab Sandra - well done.

After that awful setback you had, it is really great to see you reach this milestone.

Go and smash that Parkrun!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thank you Dunder! It has been worth it to find out how much I enjoy this running thing! The journey has only just begun😉😀

[Vixchile Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation!!! Sounds like you have fun running in the rain!!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Thank you! I think it felt a bit special today!

[farawaytree74 Graduate]

Hey you did it Sandra! Very well done, enjoy the glow of graduation. You should feel very proud.😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to farawaytree74]

Thanks. Very happy to have made it at last!

[shortfatslug Graduate]

Well done you keep going. I went out for a run last night in the rain, this was the 2nd time I had run in it. All I can say is pants & don't like it, could only manage 3 miles as I was overheating with my wet jacket on, so wanted to push on to 4 mile mark.

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to shortfatslug]

I had my jacket round my waist - and just gave in to the rain! Best way I reckon!😀

[LordOberon Graduate]

Very well done, Sandraj39!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to LordOberon]

Thank you very much.😀

[ridingstar Graduate]

Very well done indeed graduation and 5k into the bargain I bet you are really buzzing with that !! I admire you for doing it in the rain as I sit here itching to run and watching it pour down outside I don't mind drizzle but not keen to try real heavy rain !! Happy running ! xXx

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to ridingstar]

Think I would have run in a hurricane yesterday, for my graduation run!!😉

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Many congratulations to you Sandra. Your patience has paid off and it sounds as if you have already become a bit addicted! You are a runner so keep posting and enjoy your badge. It looks great!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IrishP! So happy to have that badge at last and really looking forward to the next stage of my running journey!😀