Wooohhhoooo I am now a Graduate 😀😀😀

[Slinkyminky]

Wow I can't actually believe i have just done my graduation run!!!

It feels flippin amazing!!!!

To anyone who's reading posts and thinking they couldn't do it; please believe me when I say if I can anyone can. Never ever thought I could run and overweight by 6 stone when I started (1 lost) I wasn't really full of hope. But I read posts on here and followed the program religiously.

I found this forum at the start of this journey and it is a fantastic place with lots of lovely people offering advice and encouragement along the way.

A massive thank you to all of you who've been with me and helped me along the way 👍

I've downloaded the 5k+ podcasts and will continue with running now I know I am a runner!!! 😀😀

[Ayupmeduck Graduate]

Well done you runner you. 👏🎉🙌🏃

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Ayupmeduck]

Thankyou. Can't believe I can actually call myself a runner 😅

[poppypug Graduate]

Woo Hoo ! Absolutely brilliant Slinky !

Massive Congratulations to you on your Graduation ,what a fantastic achievement !

Don't forget to ask for your badge, and why don't you treat yourself to some running gear to celebrate ?

Well done ! xxx

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

You now promoting sweaty betty..poppypug..lol

[poppypug Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Ha ha , I wish ! They have some gorgeous stuff, but a bit too pricey for me xxx

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Haha me too; had a look last night; it's georgeous stuff but a little bit out of my price range X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to poppypug]

They have a sale on..... when you have done your 14K maybe ....?

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppypug. How do I get my badge please?

Yes def think running gear is on the cards; was going to be new shoes but I bought them 2 weeks ago lol

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

Oh yes Slinky, a new top or/and bottoms would be just the ticket !

For your Graduates Badge, if you go to the Blue pinned posts on your right in Blue , there is an heading that will say Graduate Badge July 2016 , you just need to add a post saying you've completed and then RFC will grant you your badge . Taa -Daa ! xxx

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to poppypug]

I can't see the blue pinned posts🤔

Is it because I'm on my phone?

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

Ah yes, could be . It will be on the News Feed though if you can see that on your phone xxx

[RunningForBroke Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Here you go: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[sparky66 Graduate]

Woopeee huge congratulations on your graduation!! Fabby feeling.. takes a lot of sweat blood and determination.. you go girl!! Enjoy well deserved..

Enjoy your celebratory comments..sit back and feel proud!!

Keep up your running journey.. welcome to the grad gang

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Thankyou Sparky; celebratory glass of wine tonight 🍾

Ooh part of the grad gang I like it!! 😍

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

I've just poured a vody... ( with orange juice apple juice and plenty ice!! ) just to stay on the healthy side of tipsy..Lol

..raise a glass to you!

Again CONGRATULATIONS x

[Monkey25 Graduate]

Congratulations, well done slinky, isn't it just the best feeling.!!👏🎉 enjoy your pressure free runs from here on.🏃🏃☺🐵

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Monkey25]

Thanks Monkey

I've downloaded the podcasts; just need to decide which one to do first. I quite like structure and following a program so I know I have to aim to finish it X

[Monkey25 Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

I know what you mean, I graduated 3 WK ago and have felt a bit lost, downloaded podcasts yesterday, gonna start stepping stone next week. Good luck with the next part of your journey.☺

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

Loads of posts on where to go next

[Kmcm66]

Congratulations. Well done 😊

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Kmcm66]

Thankyou very much X

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Kmcm66]

Thankyou x

[sparky66 Graduate]

Come join .e on my elf ..next Sunday.. haydock park

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Lol I'm not tipsy yet.. honest!! Ha ha..

This should have read... come join me next Sunday on my rfl..haydock park

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Lol! Unfortunately youre a bit too far away from me x

[Shivani05 Graduate]

Congratulations!

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Shivani05]

Thankyou x

[RunningForBroke Graduate]

Awesome! How wonderful!!!! A huge congratulations to you! Well done!!!!

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to RunningForBroke]

Thankyou Runningforbroke and thankyou for your help in finding how to get my badge x

[yatesco Graduate]

You star - well done

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to yatesco]

Thanks Yatesco

[Hidden]

Wow!! Slinkyminky you went and did it👏👏👏 absolutely delighted for you, you deserve it. Enjoy the moment and a glass raised to you, make sure you buy that new gear😉🍾🍾🍾

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Haha i dont think i will have any problem treating myself to new gear! Lol

How are you Bamb?

[Hidden in reply to Slinkyminky]

On the mend thanks xx

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done Slinky you graduate you! I hope you feel very proud!

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks Ullyrunner. I do feel very proud of myself fof beinb able to run and for finishing the program, normally i give up on things, but this was and is different, totally hooked x

[Indizulu Graduate]

Congratulations Graduate!!!! Absolutely thrilled for you Slinky - what a fabulous feeling it is. Raising a glass to your success today and in the future and wishing you many happy, running adventures 👏👏👏

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Indizulu]

Thankyou Indizulu.

This may be the end of this program but its a whole new beginning for me x

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Many congratulations to you. Be very proud 😊

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess, i am feeling very proud x

[Slinkyminky Graduate]

Thankyou Poppypug and Runningforbroke, i am now the proud owner of a shiny graduate badge

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

Oooh yes , looks the business ! xxx

[90ldfinch Graduate]

Yay Slinks! 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🎉🎉🎉

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to 90ldfinch]

Thankyou 90ldfinch X

[PippiRuns]

🎓🍾🏆👏 congratulations Slinky! I hope you are enjoying your moment. You deserve it. A runner now!

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to PippiRuns]

Thanks. Yes it's very enjoyable. 😎

[aliboo70]

Congratulations! !!😊😆another fantastic c25k success story!very well done to you 😊

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thankyou. I used to read all the graduate stories and think not long now; it will be me soon and now here I am 😅

[LadyHelen Graduate]

Yay!....🍾🎉 ....love reading these posts, it keeps me going 🙂

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to LadyHelen]

Thanks Ladyhelen

So many lovely people on here have been such an inspiration to me; I know exactly what you mean X

[Feelingsilly]

Ahhh slinky, so proud!! Well done on your graduation, what a shiny new badge that is.... Look forward to hearing where your next run takes you xx

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Feelingsilly]

Thanks Feelingsilly.

I think I'll definitely be doing some of the 5k+ podcasts (downloaded last week so all ready)

I'll still be reading and posting on this lovely forum and watching how others get on and graduate X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Graduate!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow.. well done!

It starts........... :)x

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss

For someone who never thought they could run and used to give up on things this program is amazing!!

Not only now can I run but I completed the program and loved it 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

You deserve it.. you have worked so hard. Sometimes, we totally amaze ourselves... !

[Radleychick Graduate]

Congratulations - what a fantastic achievement - I can't wait to get the same feeling of elation too😄👏

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Radleychick]

Thanks Radleychick.

I'm sure very soon we will all be saying congratulations to you too 😅

[Sammully Graduate]

Well done xx

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Sammully]

Thankyou x

[Hidden]

Thanks for being an inspiration to us who are still owrking through C25k Slinky - hope you are enjoying your new graduate status, you deserve it!!!

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Aah Thankyou Ginger.

I hope I can encourage others just as I was encouraged along the way by the fantastic people on here X

[NeverSayNoToJeffing Graduate]

Well done - we all aim to be in your shoes so thanks for making it feel achievable. 😍 🐢 🏅

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to NeverSayNoToJeffing]

Thankyou. It is definitely definitely achievable. X

[Als_mum Graduate]

Oh, brilliant news. I absolutely agree with everything you've said. Keep posting ! Well done and congratulations

[Slinkyminky Graduate in reply to Als_mum]

Thanks Alsmum

Will definitely keep posting and checking in on here to keep me on the running path X

[dddd4 Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating! That must feel good. I hope you continue all the running and posting to let us know how you are doing. Hope you are enjoying a celebration!

[Lornia Graduate]

Well done. It really is amazing how far we come in nine weeks