From couch to 10k in 4 months

[jayz89]

Did my first 10k race today in 1 hour 20 mins

I couldn't run 90 secs 4 weeks ago can't believe what I have achieved in such a short space of time 

plus raised a bit of money for charity

wjustgiving/jaime-walker5

[Paulh63]

As someone who rAn for the first time today, it's great to read of inspiring stories. 

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Paulh63]

Keep going the programme works- stopped smoking in Jan as feel better than I did 10 years ago ☺

[Paulh63 in reply to jayz89]

I stopped smoking in February, this was next step

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Paulh63]

That's great you will see the benefits in no time ☺☺

[poppypug Graduate]

Fantastic ! Well done you !

Why not go over to the Bridge to 10k forum and ask RFC for a Graduate 10 Badge ? You've definitely earned it !

I love posts like this, just shows we are capable of so much through hard work and determination.

Many Congratulations ! xxx

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you so so much I am over the moon shows if you put in the time & effort the rewards are amazing ☺☺

[poppypug Graduate in reply to jayz89]

And Well done for kicking the fags into touch too !

Isn't it great to breathe clean fresh air into your lungs instead of all those baccy fumes ? 

I've been stopped 4 years this September . Packing the fags in and starting this programme are two of the best decisions I've ever made. 

Keep it up Jayz and you Paul too ! Your body will thank you for it ! xxx

[Katie204 Graduate]

Awesome! Thanks for inspiring me with your achievement!

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Katie204]

Thank you ☺ anything is achiveable if you put the work in ☺☺☺

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Fantastic achievement!  Well done☺

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks ☺☺☺

[SolNaveen Graduate]

Awesome, great achievement. Im Stuck at 8k at the mo, but still loving running. It's so addictive.

Do you think you'll go for longer distances??

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to SolNaveen]

Yeah absolutely have you tried couch to 10 all I did was add an extra half k each week ☺☺☺

[Old_trout Graduate]

That is phenomenal!! Incredible achievement, well done!

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Old_trout]

Thank you so much ☺☺

[Eatcakeandrun]

Fantastic result! Well done! Half marathon next?! 

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Doing great north run in September and planning to do Liverpool marathon & London next year

I think I'm addicted now lol ☺☺

[Sadamski Graduate]

Congratulations and I'm glad to hear it can be done, I've signed up for a 10k in October and was worrying about being ready by then.

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Sadamski]

You will be fine just do a nice slow pace & you will be fine ☺☺

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Great achievement, well done!

[DonNnaB Graduate]

That is just fantastic!! Well done!! I have just finished wk 3. I am already feeling so much better! 

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to DonNnaB]

That's great it just gets better & better ☺☺

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Brilliant!  Well done - fantastic achievement

[jayz89 Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

many thanks