Yes! I did it!

[the_old_me]

I completed week 9 run 3 on Sunday. I still can't believe I achieved the goal. I thought I won't be able to make it, but surprise was awaiting. I was a bit sad that I would miss Laura. And then I learnt about the c25k+ podcasts. It made my graduation merrier. I hope I will continue running with Laura.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations - a great reason to celebrate. Don't worry - there will be lots of lovely running adventures ahead!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks very much! I am looking forward!

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Yes yes yes! You did it ! How great was that !

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

Thanks! That's an amazing feeling!

[Abby1983 Graduate]

Congratulations!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to Abby1983]

Thanks!

[Sharonb9999 Graduate]

Well done! Not to put you off but I think nexr set of podcasts are quite challenging - Laura is much sterner! I use them regularly but at first they seemed a big jump from the original programme.

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to Sharonb9999]

Right you are! in fact I ran the stepping stone one yesterday and for the first time I felt pain in my legs.. It was not really easy and even worse after the run! I thought may be its my problem, I cant run properly but it seems I am not alone.

[hilbean Graduate]

Congratulations!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to hilbean]

Thanks!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks!

[Ivy200915 Graduate]

Well done! It really is a great feeling isn't it? I've started the c25k+ podcasts too. They are quite challenging but there again I thought running for 3 mins back near the beginning of c25k was difficult but can now run for 30+ mins. So stick with them if you find they were useful and enjoy the running!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to Ivy200915]

I have started c25k+ yesterday..Yes! It was difficult.. I still feel pain in my legs which is motivating me in a good way to run tomorrow.

[fimcbe Graduate]

Very well done! It's a great achievement. Since graduating I stuck with week 9 for another week (I'm not very fast) but have bitten the bullet and downloaded the c25k+ podcasts and will see how I get on. Hope we enjoy them

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to fimcbe]

Thanks... I think I should have done that, sticking with week 9 for a week at least before trying C25K+..

[simonwilliamstutor Graduate]

The C25K+ podcasts are a bit of a jump from W9. Make sure you start with Stepping Stone!

Congratulations on completing C25K.... go and get your graduation badge!

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to simonwilliamstutor]

Thanks! Yeah, I started with stepping stone, that was not easy either!

[RachelLewes Graduate]

Many congrats!!!!!!

I'm sticking with using Laura's week 9 podcast to train with, even though I graduated. It's getting easier so I guess I'll find something new in a week or two.

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to RachelLewes]

Thats the right decision I think.. I should have done that too!

[poppypug Graduate]

Many Congratulations to you on a fantastic achievement !

Have you a parkrun near you ? They are brilliant events and well worth doing if you get the chance .

Happy Running to you ! xxx

[the_old_me Graduate in reply to poppypug]

I am thinking of joining park run..There is one in my city.. Thanks very much!