Done it!!! My graduation run!!

[Shainathecheetah]

I have found it hard, all the way through - I haven't missed a single run, but I have kind of doubted my ability to do every single one... I feel a bit cross with myself now, retrospectively, that I couldn't believe a bit more in myself.. .. cos I DID it!!

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Yay! Congratulations. Enjoy your shiny new badge

[Pc59 Graduate]

Well done👏🏃🏃🏃🏃🌟Im with you on that podium😀 and I agree it was hard work & I never thought I'd get to the end but WE did! Yahoo enjoy your success!! X

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Pc59]

Oh congratulations! I feel that all of us here, at the end have made epic journeys.. I feel very emotional about it. I have a lot to think about

I hope you are feeling proud of yourself - this feels quite an achievement, doesn't it?!

x

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to Shainathecheetah]

It sure does!! I've wanted to try running for years & several years ago tried jog for Scotland but felt self concious as they were faster & felt a failure & gave up!! I did this running solo part from a friend who did it with me in another town though but we kept texting to keep each other going😊this forum was a godsend for me as they all kept me going no matter how slow!! We are all champions today🌟👏👍🏃🌟 and wow it feels great!! What's your next aim? Mines to get to 5k and maybe make that befor my 60yrsyoung next july😂😂keep on running everyone🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃x

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Pc59]

There is a park run every Saturday in my town so I might try and do that, although I don't think I'm quite ready as it is 5k and I doubt I'm running that far in 30 mins yet.

So, like you, I want to get to 5k and then probably have a crack at the park run!

I got a new bike a few weeks ago but because of the running, I haven't really done much with it, so that might keep me busy too!

x

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to Shainathecheetah]

O it's funny I just bought lights for my bike as I thought it might help with building stamina!! Great minds think alike😊😊x

[Victoria1james Graduate in reply to Pc59]

This forum has been a godsend for me too. My friends quickly tired of me updating them every other day so chatting with like minded people has been invaluable

[Jingle_berry]

Fantastic, amazing, brilliant and well done you ⭐️🎉🍾 No more self doubt allowed, you have done it 😘

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Jingle_berry]

It's all rather confusing - I made it so much harder for myself by doubting myself, I can see that now. I feel like I have a lot to think about

Thank you for your nice message x

[orchards Graduate]

Congratulations! Now you know you really can do it. Enjoy running as a graduate!

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to orchards]

Thank you so much x

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to orchards]

Thanks and 🏃🏃🏃 we go 5k next!!! X

[Meintheuniverse Graduate]

Congratulations!!!🍾🍾🍾 Fab news!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Maybe you can reward yourself with some kind words/thoughts to yourself now! I'm still not there yet and I won't quite believe it's possible until I've done it either! Hopefully I'lol join you as a graduate 🎓 very soon. Keep up the great work.

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Meintheuniverse]

What a lovely message - I do feel proud - but a bit confused, because I don't know why I made it harder for myself the whole way through by doubting whether I could do it, When I didn't walk a single step that I should have run and ran every day that I planned to and completed it in about 9 and a half weeks...

So, I hope I can take more from this than just the medal... :/

Honestly, if I can do this, then I absolutely know that you can x

[Jingle_berry in reply to Shainathecheetah]

Shainathecheetah , you have to believe in yourself because you really did do it - you assumed you couldn't and you've proved yourself wrong with every single step. You have achieved the physical success of C25k, but still need a little work on the mental attitude. Wrap up the feeling of success and put it in your pocket. Next time you think you can't do something , look in that pocket, put a smug smile on your face and repeat ' I CAN do this' - the louder the better ☺️☺️☺️

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Jingle_berry]

Your kind and thoughtful words have made tears come to my eyes... thank you so much for taking the time to write them.

I will really really try xx

[Meintheuniverse Graduate in reply to Shainathecheetah]

I think for some of us, making things harder for ourselves with self doubt is just a habit we've got ourselves into over many years. One of the many great things about c25k is, we now KNOW that we can create new habits that we never dreamed possible!!!! Thanks so much for your words of encouragement, I really appreciate it.

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to Meintheuniverse]

No hopes you will be there 🎓& il be cheering you on😊😊😊x

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Hooray! Congratulations! Enjoy that epic feeling today.

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

thank you so much!!!

[McFitty Graduate]

Congratulations Shainathecheetah ! Amazing! Well done The sky's the limit now. Onward and onward some more.

Oh and cheers too🍸🍹🎉🎈🎓🎈🎉🍹🍸Happy Graduation!

And don't worry about the doubting, it takes a while to appreciate what you've accomplished and what you're capable of. I still get nervous before every run!

Enjoy your running

[Shainathecheetah Graduate in reply to McFitty]

That is so helpful to know, thank you so much for that xxx

[mariamc67 Graduate]

Huge congratulations and well done you 😆

[Von99 Graduate]

Congratulations- it's a wonderful feeling! I struggled with every run as well, but like you I did it!