Don't worry about your time during the programme it will come later.

[Patrick1942]

Just to prove the point to those who worry about their time during the C25K programme. In week 9, I ran about 3.49k in the final 30 minute runs..

Since I graduated I have run 6 parkruns as follows:- 1st. 41:15, 2nd. 39:46, 3rd. 38:42,

4th.38:49, 5th. 37:09, 6th (today) 35:55, with age grade 51.09%

How long I can keep improving is any ones guess but it proves that speed comes with time, pain,sweat, perseverance and support from the forum and the lovely people at Parkrun.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate]

Wow, Patrick, that is a fantastic improvement! Well done - a great inspiration to us all👍

[Katie204 Graduate]

Hi Patrick - I have just finished a "sort of" Parkrun around our local course, and very tortuous it was too! It is such a help to see you improving, as it gives me hope to carry on. Well done and good luck with your future runs.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Well said, Patrick.

c25k is just the beginning and when graduating we are all still novices with huge scope for improvement.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Here here 😎

[Tallulahmoo Graduate]

Thanks for posting this. I graduated in March and still can't manage 5k in 30 mins but I am slowly improving. Your post has given me hope!

[jt24 Graduate]

That's a fantastic age grade Patrick, what brilliant results you're getting xx

[poppypug Graduate]

Patrick Fantastic !

Very well said !

Well done , that is brilliant. You've put the time , determination and effort in and it is paying off big time .

Excellent result ! xxx