Hurray! Got there in the end!

[figmeg]

I've just done my 3rd run of week 9, very pleased and relieved since it took me four attempts to get past run 2! I was a bit tough in the middle so I think I'm just going to repeat it a couple of times and build up to 5k (I only managed 4) and work on my times after that. Thanks to everyone for all the useful tips and motivation, I don't know if I could have done it without this forum!

[runlikeagirl Graduate]

Congratulations 💥🎉🎓🥇🏃‍♀️

[figmeg Graduate in reply to runlikeagirl]

Thanks! Can't wait to get my badge!

[runlikeagirl Graduate in reply to figmeg]

If not already done so request your badge. Look for the linked post on the home page on the right.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to runlikeagirl]

Thanks, yes, done, I'll keep checking

[mcgurranhouse Graduate in reply to figmeg]

Look at that lovely badge! Congratulations!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

It's so shiny!

[mcgurranhouse Graduate in reply to figmeg]

You sound just like my daughter! Shiny is good. However in the case of the medal I got on a run yesterday - pink and sparkly is good!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Ooh yes indeed! How far did you have to run for that?

[mcgurranhouse Graduate in reply to figmeg]

10k - not too bad as most of it was downhill.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Crikey, 10k though

[mcgurranhouse Graduate in reply to figmeg]

I know - but don't forget that this time two years ago I had only completed 3 Parkruns!!!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Well I hope I can do 10k one day, even if it takes me forever!

[mcgurranhouse Graduate in reply to figmeg]

Trust me - at some point in the future you will utter the phrase "it's only 10k!" I promise - and then you will laugh at yourself for saying it!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Haha!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations figmeg😊🎉🎉🎉

Whoop whoop..Well done✋👏👏

Good plan to consolidate the 30 mins, and work towards your 5k goal...

Enjoy your celebrations...

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks !

[LaurenS91 Graduate]

Congratulations

[figmeg Graduate in reply to LaurenS91]

Thanks!

[Titch121]

Congratulations. Isnt a wonderful feeling to know you can run for 30 mins straight.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Titch121]

Thanks! Yes it is!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

😀Brilliant! Well done on graduating!🏃🏽‍♀️🙂

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

Brilliant. Well done and happy running. 😀🏃

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!

[CookieM Graduate]

Congratulations!!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to CookieM]

Thanks! Nice kitty!

[CookieM Graduate in reply to figmeg]

She is rather cute!! Currently curled up next to me

[her name is Cookie - her nickname (well, one of them!) is Cookie Monster - hence the username on here!]

[figmeg Graduate in reply to CookieM]

Aw she looks like a cookie My user name is a combination of an ex-dog and ex-cat!

[Hidden]

Well done on the graduation. Shiny badge and big smiles...

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jan! Yes indeed

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant, congratulations graduate! 🎓⭐️🏅🏃🏻‍♀️

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you!

[Vonnie63 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done 🎉🏃

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Vonnie63]

Thanks!

[bellaissiemo]

Amazing!! well done!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to bellaissiemo]

Thanks!

[damienair Graduate]

Fantastic, I'm delighted for you. Congratulations on a great achievement. Enjoy your future runs.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks, onwards and upwards!

[iain-strachan Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating and getting your badge! Feels great, doesn't it?

I can't believe how much pleasure I felt just to see that badge saying "Graduate" next to my name. Childish, I know but hey!

My next task is to run all of 5k, perhaps a couple of practices this week and then Parkrun next Saturday, I think.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to iain-strachan]

Thanks Iain! I know, I keep looking at it! Haha! Yes I want to do a parkrun as well but I really want to run it all too

[damienair Graduate in reply to figmeg]

Don't worry about giving Parkrun a go. I have done 9 Parkruns and have only managed to run the full 5k for 3 of them. It gets really addictive. I love Saturday mornings now.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to damienair]

Ah that's interesting, thanks I'll just make sure I'm not going to fall over then!

[Hidden]

Well done! You look happy and proud as you should do! The journey starts here🏃🏃‍♀️👏👍

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Yes, the sky's the limit! (well, I don't suppose I'll actually fly!)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations..very very well done..! That photo says it all.. simply wonderful!

Bask in the glory and when the party is over, take a bit of time to just run for pure joy...because you can! Then consolidate the 30 minute runs, but vary some other runs too, shorter or longer with no time pressure

So much to do now you are making the choices, to help those running legs which are just getting going, to develop even more

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss, good advice as always

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

PS

That badge suits you x

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha, thanks!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Keep that badge polished, fellow runner.

Parkrun.......... just do it............. you'll love it.

[figmeg Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Haha I will! Fellow runner, I like that Yes I'll give it a go

[Hidden]

Brilliant - well done, very impressive

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Ellie

[SueF1 Graduate]

Congratulations 👍

[figmeg Graduate in reply to SueF1]

Thank you Sue, I'm Sue too

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Congratulations! Wishing you many happy runs in the future!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thank you!