GRADUATION RUN 👩‍🎓

[MsFickle]

So happy, never in a million years did I think I would be writing this post , never mind actually getting off the couch to complete C25K but I did and I have! Never once faltered or even wanted too. I have run in the rain, wind, through a field, had a dog chasing me, and I even took the trainers with me on holiday to complete 3 runs in early sunrise and heat. This is one of the hardest tasks I have ever done, no idea I had such dedication or motivation. A massive thank you to everyone in this group without your constant encouragement and words of wisdom I know I would not be writing this. To all the newbies just starting - listen to the mentors - follow the instructions, have rest days, and most of all ENJOY and have FUN as very soon it will be you GRADUATING.

[Razouski]

Wow, that is just fantastic, and your photograph says it all. I love the tee shirt and the grin on your face. You will be wearing it all day I expect (the grin that is, not the tee shirt).

This may be the end of the programme but it is just the start of your post graduate running time.

Happy running and congratulations. I hope you have cake or bubbles or something lovely to celebrate with. 🍾🍰🏅🎉🎈

[MsFickle in reply to Razouski]

thank you so much, I bought the tee shirt especially for the Graduation run (how sad is that) I am still grinning cant quite believe it .

[Hidden]

Brilliant! Very many congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 aw hole world of running awaits🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍😁

[MsFickle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - today was my best run think I am going to continue with Week 9 for a while to improve my distance and just enjoy

[reluctantrunner76 Graduate]

Well done !!!

[MsFickle in reply to reluctantrunner76]

Thank you

[rolysmate Graduate]

Well done you, the smile says it all

[MsFickle]

Thank you still cant stop smiling

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Well done! That smile says it all 😆 enjoy the feeling. I hope I can post something similar in a couple of weeks (still on week 8 so a few more runs to go). Don't forget your badge! 🏃‍♂️🥇

[MsFickle in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you so much Beatlesforever I think this feeling will last a lifetime I am still smiling

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations!

Now to continue running three times a week to make the habit totally part of your life. The world is your running track.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[MsFickle in reply to IannodaTruffe]

thank you so much I will keep running all ready planning my next run

[Hidden]

Brilliantly done heartless, what a fab graduation pic. Enjoy the bling and the podium.

[MsFickle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[Tricky2836]

Yayyyyy excellent stuff well done on graduating your amazing 🏅🏃🎽x

[MsFickle in reply to Tricky2836]

thank you so much

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Whoop whoop🎉🎉🎉

You gotta have some whoops😄..

Congratulations Heartlesstroll ✋👏👏👏👏..Well done on Graduating.😎x

Happy running...

[MsFickle in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

thank you Jan-now-runs I am still smiling and plotting my next run

[Runningraspberrydiva Graduate]

Well done!! 🎉🥂💥🎓🎉🥂💥🏆

[MsFickle in reply to Runningraspberrydiva]

thank you so much

[RunForestR Graduate]

Well done you - congratulations on making this milestone, and good luck with whatever future milestones you choose to aim for.

[MsFickle in reply to RunForestR]

thank you so much my next milestone is to improve my distance I am only up to 4.4 km

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

That badge really suits you!!!

Bask in the glory and HUGE congratulations... enjoy the party, take time to relax... and then....

Guess what! It goes on... and we will be right there beside you! Yeay!!!

[MsFickle in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you oldfloss you are all so inspiring and encouraging

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Brilliant photo (and tshirt!) and huge congratulations to you! I think so many of us have been taken by surprise at the journey this little programme has taken us on...it really doesn't end here, it is only just beginning! Happy runnning!😀🏃🏽‍♀️

[MsFickle in reply to Sandraj39]

thank you so much I am still smiling and looking forward to running tomorrow

[Lynnecanrun Graduate]

Well done you! Keep up the good work!! 😊

[MsFickle in reply to Lynnecanrun]

thank you so much I certainly will

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Congratulations! It's such a good feeling, isn't it?! Now you know you have the ability, dedication & perseverance to carry on running through all weather, all seasons and all that life throws at you! Happy running.....

[MsFickle in reply to Slinkymalinki]

I love it thank you all so much - this forum is so encouraging and inspiring

[Jeani Graduate]

Excellent! Well done and congratulations!!

[MsFickle in reply to Jeani]

thank you so much

[Gillma Graduate]

Oh what a lovely post! I felt so like that when I graduated in July. So well deserved - and, yes, that feeling of being part of s group effort... priceless. All power to you/us

[MsFickle in reply to Gillma]

thank you so much I am still smiling

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Amazing well done!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[MsFickle in reply to Polly2810]

thank you so much

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Whoop whoop...YOU ARE AMAZING!!! You have spurred me on when I've been flagging & your inspirational posts have kept me going....am absolutely made up for you!!!! Special special lady!!!! Congratulations xxx

[MsFickle in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you I am still on a great high and still smiling - just thinking about the next run tomorrow - very soon this will be you, you are doing so well and so very nearly there - keep the posts up I love reading your posts - its pretty addictive isn't it,

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

It certainly is!!! X

[Decker]

Congratulations. You look so happy! What a great pic! Wishing you many happy running days to come! 🏆👍🏼👍🏼

[MsFickle in reply to Decker]

Thank you I am so happy and I am still smiling

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Congratumalations 🎖🏅🎖🏅🎖🏅🎖

[MsFickle in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thank you so much

[tfcmagpie Graduate]

Cannot wait to get there myself! You are an inspiration along with all the runners on here. I cannot believe the happiness and wellbeing getting off my .... has given me. Reading and following what others are doing is really interesting, actually hearing that all are doing this for the same reason and enjoying it.

[MsFickle in reply to tfcmagpie]

Thank you - this group is my inspiration without all the encouragement and support I think I may have given up - especially at Week 1 - never thought I would move on to week 2 - but the program is set at a level which is achievable and knows we are capable of completing - it is addictive I run every other day and the days rest is thinking about running - pretty sad really seeing as I hated running or being out of breath

[Kimterry Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done to you 🏅🏃🏽‍♀️👍

[MsFickle in reply to Kimterry]

Thank you so much

[iain-strachan Graduate]

Fantastic picture! Absolute triumph and celebration. If you're anything like me when I graduated you'll find it hard to get rid of that grin, so be prepared for aching face muscles the next day, LOL!

On second thoughts - if you can manage a long run you can certainly manage a long grinning session. Have a great day!

[MsFickle in reply to iain-strachan]

Thank you so much - I am still on a terrific high - sat here planning a route for tomorrow my next aim is to complete 5k I am only up to 4.4 at the minute

[iain-strachan Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

Yes I think that was about my distance at graduation. Next run I did was go straight to 5k. Out and back to a small village across the fields, 2.5 km each way. I completed it in 38 mins, then two days later round a reservoir I did 5 k in just over 36. Parkrun debut on the Saturday was 37:36.

Once you've done the 30 minutes, another 5-10 on top of that is no biggie.

[MsFickle in reply to iain-strachan]

Thank you I will try my best - I dont think I am anywhere close to 5k yet - cant decide whether to continue repeating week 9 or start at week 1 and when it says walk i will jog and when it tells me to jog I could run faster ? any thoughts please ?

[iain-strachan Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

I would say that as long as you're not exhausted at the end of 30 minutes, then go for it. Only stop if you are starting to feel out of breath by that time. But the course teaches you to find your own pace, that you can sustain for long periods without collapsing in a heap.

In one of my week 8 runs, I seriously underestimated the length of the course I'd plotted, and by the end of 28 mins I was nowhere near back to where I'd parked the car. As I had to go and pick up my daughter from a friend's at a specified time, I just cut the time by running through the 5 minute cool down walk, making it a 33 minute run. Absolutely no problem at all. And of course it left me realising that Week 9 was going to be a doddle.

Now you said in the OP that you never once faltered or wanted to. So I reckon you could do it. Only time to take a rein-check is if you feel you're gasping for breath, or any major discomfort.

[Surreyjelbel Graduate]

Great pic which says it all - congratulations. I have just completed Wk1 😋

[MsFickle in reply to Surreyjelbel]

Thank you - Well done Surreyjelbel completing week 1 - I found week 1 the hardest of them all, my body went into shock at exercising - I was so out of breath someone actually stopped to ask if I needed any help - but I persevered and the runs became easier - stick with it - you will do it- the program is so clever and built at such a level your body is able to cope with the next week - word of warning it will become addictive

[linda9389 Graduate]

Brilliant. Well done. And so well put too!

[MsFickle in reply to linda9389]

Thank you so much

[buddie17 Graduate]

Yay well done!

[MsFickle in reply to buddie17]

Thank you so much

[Shivani05 Graduate]

Congratulations! 🎉

[MsFickle]

thank you so much

[lardofale Graduate]

Fantastic work! A true voyage of determination and self discovery, big congrats and a cyber high five from me fellow runner!

[MsFickle in reply to lardofale]

Thank you

[Irish-John Graduate]

That photo and your joyful attitude have made my day Many Congratulations Graduate!!!

[MsFickle in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you I am still smiling today

[Catherinel14secondtimearound]

Well done! 🎉🎉🏅

[MsFickle in reply to Catherinel14secondtimearound]

Thank you

[Catherinel14secondtimearound]

That's what I've been doing since I graduated two weeks ago - I am building up my stamina and hoping to do a park run soon - welcome to the world of running! 😊😊🏃‍♀️

[MsFickle in reply to Catherinel14secondtimearound]

thank you I am a little nervous about going it alone I like listening to instructions from Jo

[Catherinel14secondtimearound in reply to MsFickle]

I love Jo too! So I keep listening to her - for a few more runs until I feel comfortable rather than stretched 👍

[Wannabefit19 Graduate]

Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉well done - fantastic post full of heart . I'm smiling reading it and looking at your picture . Happy safe running . I can't wait to get there too 7 more runs for me eeekkkk

[MsFickle]

Thank you, you will get there very soon the last few runs seemed to go by very quickly- 7 more runs and you will be posting your graduation run too - keep going you can and will do this looking forward to seeing your post very soon

[PaulaHud46 Graduate]

Just marvellous! Well done x

[MsFickle in reply to PaulaHud46]

Thank you 😀