Graduation run!

[Tryinghard2016]

I did it! Graduation run done!!! I'm feeling elated and humbled- it was everything a graduation run should be and it never would have happened without the support of everyone here!

The same 400 m park I've previously grumbled about, the same week 9 podcast, the same evening run but it's been so different, good different from my last five runs- the whole run was smooth and enjoyable. After my practice run my confidence was a little shaken and I must have spent at least 30 minutes on this forum reading the encouraging messages everyone posts and all the advice to slow down before attempting the graduation run.

The first mile MMR informed me was a 9 min 42 s pace and I was thrilled to have broken the 10 minute mile pace, but instead of speeding up I slowed down...I was determined to run 5k for graduation no matter how long it took, and I'm thrilled to say it took me 34 minutes. But the best part? I could have go on and in and that's not a feeling I have had before while running, but once again I was sensible and stopped at 5k, and woohoo, I'm a graduate!

Thank you everyone!!!😀😀😀😀😀

[Irishprincess Graduate]

And that's the longest tag I've seen here! Many congratulations to you and that's a great time too, well deserving of your new shiny badge 😊

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you! 😀😀😀

[Inspiredmum Graduate]

Congratulations, enjoy your badge and most importantly, keep enjoying your running.

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Inspiredmum]

Yes thank you! I do intend to keep running. I really don't know why every two weeks it strikes me anew that slowing the pace is the key!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Well done graduate! Enjoy your celebrations, you deserve it 😃🏃🏻

[tortoisegirl Graduate]

Well done you! That is a pretty respectable speed too.

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate]

Thank you Millsie-J and tortoisegirl !

[Hidden]

Congratulations from a fellow graduate - also today, also 5k but not as fast as you - well done 🌟

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations to you too

Hidden

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Tryinghard2016]

I'm get overly excited about the timing numbers but my postgraduation running resolution is to focus on building endurance which is what the C25k program is about. The speed will come in time, etc. Everyone here keeps saying that but I'm rather thick headed, do takes longer for the message to get through

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Tryinghard2016]

Hidden I just realised something....if you did a 5k and slower that means you ran longer. That's amazing, that's building endurance.

[Hidden in reply to Tryinghard2016]

Well that's a good way of looking at it I suppose. Guess it's only natural having got this far for us to keep wanting to go faster and further!!😜

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

True that. Further first, faster will follow 😉

[Lon70 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations to you too.

[TessHardy Graduate]

Well done! What an achievement - and so fast!

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to TessHardy]

Thank you!

[Vanessa291 Graduate]

Wonderful news you are a star 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Vanessa291]

Thank you do much....feeling so encouraged

[Lon70 Graduate]

Well done. What an achievement and a bright shiny badge.

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Lon70]

I know! I keep admiring it! Thank you 😀

[SillyLilly Graduate]

Congratulations on graduation! Way to go on your run, distance, speed. It's amazing to see what your body can do with consistent effort and training isn't it?. Keep up the great work. Happy running.

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to SillyLilly]

Yes it is amazing!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you!

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Congratulations And completing your graduation run with 5k is fantastic. Now to keep it up. Happy running

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to RunningGeek]

Yes I will keep up with it! Thank you

[nhs2015 Graduate]

👏🌺

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to nhs2015]

Thank you

[lightweightkate Graduate]

Fantastic news! Congratulations - that badge is looking good 😀👏😀🎉🏃

[Tryinghard2016 Graduate in reply to lightweightkate]

Thank you. I've spent all day polishing the badge 😉

[lightweightkate Graduate in reply to Tryinghard2016]

😀