Yippee, dancing spotty shoes!

Yes, I did it at last. Week 9 completed.

It was hard tonight, again, stupidly ran after a big meal, wasn't going to do it, but knew I'd feel worse if I didn't. Got my trainers on and went for it. I can't quite believe it. My leg muscles have changed so much, and once I get into a rhythm of running they seem to have a life of their own.

What next, lovely fellow runners?

I don't want to lose this level of fitness. I want running to be a normal part of my life. Well it is already, but you know what I mean.

It's been like a wonderful gift, and I don't want to lose it.

I couldn't have done this without you. Thank you for the wise words.

Yippee, still can't believe it.

[McFitty Graduate]

Well I am absolutely loving your tag!😂😂😂

Hugest, hugest CONGRATULATIONS dear Hidden . Getting late but there's always time to CELEBRATE 😃🎈🍸🌟🎓🍹🎓🌟🍸😆 Bottoms up you GRADUATE xxx

[Hidden in reply to McFitty]

Oops, <<<blush>>> don't know what the tag is, never mind! My computer was playing up last night Imagine all those poor gamete interfallopian transfer people getting directed to C25K!!!

[Jingle_berry]

Fabulous - very well done!!! Wear your smile and giddiness with pride 😊😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Jingle_berry]

Thank you!

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Hooray! Another one past the post with a shiny new badge. Well done 😀🎓🍸🏃👟

[Hidden in reply to RunningGeek]

Yeay!!

[pollyp1 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done, that sounds great.

But ... what on earth is that tag??

[Vanessa291 Graduate in reply to pollyp1]

Haha polyp I missed that had to go back up to read it. Lol

[McFitty Graduate in reply to pollyp1]

Just sussed the tag Hidden . It was because you mentioned the word 'gift' which is the acronym for your outstanding tag

[Hidden in reply to McFitty]

That's probably why...maybe my computer is trying to tell me something

[Hidden in reply to pollyp1]

Your guess is as good as mine...I am at two with technology!

[misswobble Graduate]

Congratulations!!!!! Well done. I'd say your next step could be the C25k+ Steppings Stones podcasts with good old Laura!

You can have a day off first mind you x

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Will investigate that, thank you

[Irish-John Graduate]

Wow! My "cocaine" tags raised an eyebrow or two but THAT'S a doozy!!

The important part though - YOU DID IT 😁 Many Congratulations

[Hidden in reply to Irish-John]

It's 'middle aged woman not in touch with technology' time! Thank you!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Whoop whoop.. well done hoochy😊🎉🎉🎉

Don't worry there are lots of different running plans to try out..you won't lose your fitness now. You are a Graduate. Your badge says so😁 🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉

[Hidden in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you! So happy!!

[Hidden]

Way-to-go!!! Well done for graduating 🎓 🎓 🎓

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Come on, us welsh girls!!

[Vanessa291 Graduate]

Ohhhh how wonderful Hoochy! I am so pleased for you, well done. As you know I graduated a couple of weeks ago now and I've been going out running still three times per week or every other day when the mood takes me and trying to just build on my stamina. To be honest I have found some of the runs really difficult and had to stop around the 20 minute mark. I think it's important we get an action plan together now as it feels a bit weird not having something to follow and aim for. You are a star for completing this c25k. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Hidden in reply to Vanessa291]

Thank you, that's so true. Running is now a habit. It's such a good stress buster for me, I need it in my life

[lightweightkate Graduate]

Oh well done Hidden - Fantastic news - so happy for you 🏃🍾🎉🎓 Those spotty shoes got you past the finishing line 😃...know what you mean about next steps as I guess it would be easy to lose momentum - Yay!

[Hidden in reply to lightweightkate]

Thank you! I was encouraged by your success, and your honesty!

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to Hidden]

We are all in this together and that's what helps so much 😃

[OldPossum]

How wonderful - another graduate. Well done 😀🍾. Apparently if you complete something regularly for 12 weeks your body will automatically consider it a habit. It's so lovely to acquire a good habit for s change isn't it. 👏🏼👏🏼