Ain't no stopping me now!

[gazelle2B]

That piercing scream you heard about an hour ago was me completing R3W9, and hence the C25K programme. Honestly, it was my best run yet! Maybe it was the excitement of my graduation run, but I couldn't stop smiling! I ran the whole way with this ridiculous grin -- I must have looked slightly unhinged.

But I was also thinking as I ran, how much I've learned during these recent weeks from all you forum folk. Being able to come back from a run and share my experiences and queries with such kind, non-judgmental, like-minded people has been instrumental in helping me to progress through this programme.

So -- my sincere thanks everyone! It's been a brilliant ride! xx

[SC1472 Graduate]

Scream away! Congratulations on your graduation.

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to SC1472]

Thanks SC1472, I've calmed down a bit now, but I'm no less happy. And I've got a shiny new 'Grad badge' next to my name now, so well chuffed.

[Vonnie63 Graduate in reply to SC1472]

Well done hope.to be there in 5 weeks time. All you vuys are so inspirational. I will finish week 4 tomorrow. Well done again x

[McFitty Graduate]

Oh me gosh oh me gosh. You only gone and dunnit!

Utterly utterly fabulous. I'll bet that smile goes right the way round to the back of your head😊

It's so true that the programme is fantastic, but this forum is nothing short of miraculous for boosting you on, answering questions and generally chillin' and having a laugh. We also put on a mean party, so step up to that podium and bask in the well deserved applause!

Massive 🎈🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉🎈 gazelle2B

Now get the running shoes off and the dancing shoes on😉

😆🎉🍻🎈🏆🍹🍸🎓🍸🍹🏆🎈🍻🎉😆

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to McFitty]

HeeHee, Thanks McFitty. I'm really happy, proud, and more than a little amazed that I did it! Looking forward to keeping it going now. BTW, you have the most amazing collection of emojis!!!

[McFitty Graduate in reply to gazelle2B]

They're the c25k graduate party emojis😊

[Sillybilly1 Graduate]

Well done 👌

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

I wondered what that was😄

Whoop whoop you did it GazelleUR🎉🎉🎉

You really enjoyed your graduation run too.. (I was the same)😊

Badge already in place...so time to celebrate...🎉🎉🎉🎈🎁

Well done and keep running and smiling...

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan-now-runs! I will!

[Minty4 Graduate]

Well that made me feel really emotional. It's made me think I might cry after that final run. Tears of happiness obviously.😃

Anyway you must feel incredibly proud. Congratulations and very well done. X

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Minty4]

Aw, thanks Minty4. I must admit, I *might* have got something in my eye toward the end of the run...

[fatboytorunner]

Awesome that graduation feeling is the best ever ... good luck with your running adventures 😀

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to fatboytorunner]

Why, thank you fatboytorunner! I can only imagine you'll have to change your name quite soon! Good luck and keep on keepin' on to you too.

[fatboytorunner in reply to gazelle2B]

I have lost over 2 stone and added about 10lb of muscle all through running and body weight excercises ... I used this name when I started as it's what I wanted to be and IT reminds me of what I have achieved and what's still to do! I love running I only wish I had found it earlier!!

[joblueeyes63 in reply to fatboytorunner]

Sorry to hiijack but how long have you been doing this? Sounds like everyone is doing amazing ☺

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to joblueeyes63]

Hi joblueeyes63, Iccan't speak for anyone else, but I started the NHS C25K programmeon 7 March. Good luck with your journey!

[joblueeyes63 in reply to gazelle2B]

Thankyou gazelle 2B, everyone has been so inspiring on here 😊 Im on it!

[Wizziewood]

Well done you! Scream, laugh, do whatever you want...you did it! I think I broke down in tears!

Enjoy the moment and then keep running.

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thanks Wizziewood59, I really did enjoy the graduation run...and the whole C25K programme! I started it with quite a lot of scepticism, and finished it with humble astonishment.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Massive congratulations GRADUATE!!!! Well done you.... bask in the well earned glory !

Get your party frock on and head for the Party!!! The badge really suits you too... and the best bit? Now this journey really starts

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yippee Oldfloss! I'm basking, I'm basking! And I'm lovin' the grad badge.

[damienair Graduate]

Congratulations and well done. Amazing achievement.

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks damienair! I've really enjoyed it.

[Jomarie1979 Graduate]

Yay! BIG congratulations 🎉

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Jomarie1979]

Ta, Jomarie1979. I'm celebrating with a LARGE beverage!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Fantastic ! Well done graduate! 🎈🍾🏅🏃🏼‍♀️

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks Jacs-W, I really like the sound of that!

[Lulu_xx]

Well done 😀 I can't wait until I can join you there!

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Lulu_xx]

Slow and steady Lulu_xx and you'll be here in no time. Keep strong.

[Mitzie71 Graduate]

Well done you! I've got 2 runs left on W9. Keep smiling 😀

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Mitzie71]

Wayhay, Mitzie71 - you're nearly there! I'll look out for your graduation post!

[Aquila12 Graduate]

Woo! Thats awesome. Good job

[Hidden]

Fabulous job! It's amazing how far the programme takes you; on your legs and in your head

Well done you 🏃 👍🎉👏

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks helenwheels! Indeed! There is *such* a mental aspect to running - sometimes inspiring, sometimes frightening, but always interesting!

[secksy34 Graduate]

congratulations runner xxx

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to secksy34]

Ooh, I *do* like the sound of that! Thanks secksy34.

[lisere Graduate]

Well done - fingers, eyes and toes crossed this will be me on Thursday!!!!

I've been doing the programme with a beginners group at our village running club and we are doing our final run with the whole club, then we get a medal and a buffet after. Can't believe that 8 weeks ago running for a minute seemed like torture and last night I managed 30 minutes. Have already signed up for a transition course to keep this new me going...

[gazelle2B Graduate in reply to lisere]

Wow lisere, you're doin' it BIG style! Good luck for Thursday!

[Plumpinthenorth]

Congratulations. Great effort all your hard work has paid off. I am a couple of weeks behind you but really enjoying myself. Really don't want it to end 😊🍾😊

[kickibro Graduate]

Congratulations xx

[joblueeyes63]

Congratulations!! Thats amazing ☺