WK9R1 ✅

[Kimchoc08]

This morning I have finally arrived at Week 9 and although I know that this is ultimately where we all want to be, I must confess to feeling a little sad about these 3 runs being my last on the C25K program although I shall be continuing my running, it just won't be the same 😢

Anyway to the run and wow what a run!! Today I recorded just the running part of the session as I always find the first 5-10 mins hard and now I know why, I go out too fast, even though I thought I was slower than a tortoise 🐢. So Thursdays aim will be start slow and continue slow!!

I really enjoy the middle part of the run, I can't explain why, I just do, and today was no exception. Merrily singing away to myself, nodding the occasional morning to dog walkers, spotting herons and woodpeckers and just generally glad to be at peace with myself and to be outside, running. I'll admit I was a little jealous yesterday when I was walking and I saw runners and thought to myself "why can't I run today?"!!

So on I continued round the lake, through the trees, past the secondary school field, adjacent to the hospital and then the home straight was in sight!! I looked at my phone, not to see how long was left but to see how far I'd gone and it said 3.91 after 30 mins so I was a bit naughty and continued running till I hit 4km and then started my cool down walk.

4km in 31 mins!! At the start of this program I couldn't run for 1 min without thinking that my legs were going to drop off, my lungs were going to burst and I'm also sure I'd never seen a person turn the shade of red that I did!!

But here I am WK9 and I've just ran 4km in 31 mins and I am taking that one mad I'm going to bask in the glory all day and maybe tomorrow too!! So,to all the newbies, middlers or nearly therers, you can do this, you will do this!! I am living proof that hard work, determination, stubbornness, will power and inner strength will get you where you need to be.

Have a wonderful day whatever you're up to and enjoy your running. Sending running love to you all ❤️❤️❤️

[dubnde]

Well done.

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to dubnde]

Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Beautiful post... well done you! What a lovely run

What a motivation for those setting out on the journey too... Thank you

Embrace these last lovely runs... know how far you have come...and enjoy.

Know also, that this is not the end but a new beginning...

And, guess what, we will be right here with you xx

PS

When you set out for your next run.... I will be the one, at the beginning of your run, whispering, slow and steady, into your ear

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I couldn't hear you this morning Oldfloss over Mr Smooth!! I shall be listening for you next time and the next and the next.....

[Vixen67 Graduate]

You sure have summed up what's good about getting up and out and feeling alive 👍🏃🏼‍♀️🐶🎉🎉

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Vixen67]

Thank you 😊

[Wannabefit19 Graduate]

Fantastic run well done .... what a special week for you ... I will be watching for that ultimate post yehhhhh .

I know that feeling of excitement and sadness but parked the latter bit , as this journey ongoing and lots of post grads on here being inspirational to newbies.

. I .... as you know .... am new to this post week 9 , graduating only yesterday ......

4K 31 mins sounds a great time to me ... waiting for next post now with anticipation .... you are rocking this

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Wannabefit19]

Thank you so much 😊

[LeeU Graduate]

Excellent run Kim, 2 more runs to go now, I know what you mean about the 1 minute runs part, it's reallly amazing what the program does to you.

You got this, go Kim.

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to LeeU]

Thanks Lee 😊

[Martin_Rose Graduate]

Another brilliant inspiring post, also another good run, nearly there Kim. Well done mate.

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Martin_Rose]

Thanks Martin 😊

[buddie17 Graduate]

Wow fabulous post! Well done! 👍

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to buddie17]

Thanks 😊

[lardofale Graduate]

Great stuff again Kim, well done! That's a good pace too, don't blast yourself out too quickly though! Enjoy, only 2 to go!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to lardofale]

Thanks 😊 I'm going to slow it right down at the beginning as I'm sure that's why the first 5-10 mins feel awful!!

[sjs1969 Graduate]

What a wonderful run, Kim, and what a way to start W9! Very impressed and inspired by your example 🙂 Two more runs to go...!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to sjs1969]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

Bask in the glory, you deserve it....

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 I'm basking....

[Decker]

Wonderful, inspirational run Kim! You are so close to being done, but no worries there is much more to do after this!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Decker]

Than you. Looking froward to the post C25K program 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done Kimchoc08 ...that’s a great time...soon be up there won’t ya??!! 😉

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks. Hope to be joining you soon on that graduation podium 😊

[GiGill Graduate]

I really hope you will continue to post on here as have enjoyed reading about your runs! We will miss you and your positive attitude! Hope to be following you onto that graduation podium at the end of next week!!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to GiGill]

I shall be on here all the time as I've come to think of you all as my family and without you I would never have got to this place in my running!! I'll be saving a spot for you on the podium GiGill 🏆🏆

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done Kimchoc😊... its quite normal for the first 5 to 10 mins to be hard. When we start running our body needs to take on more oxygen to cope with thd exertion and it takes about 8 to 10 mins for our bloodstream to fully take this up. After that it feels much more relaxed as we are running aerobically.

Someone mentioned this on here to me, and it helped a lot to realise why starting extra slow is helpful, so you don't use up all of your oxygen and build up lactic acid before your body is ready.

Enjoy those last two week 9 runs..we are watching and cheering😊x

[GiGill Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Interesting, thanks for explaining that phenomenon Jan-now-runs

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you for the explanation. It all makes sense now so I shall be slowing it down for those first 5-10 mins in future 😊

[Sarahb18 Graduate]

Well done !!

Brilliant 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Sarahb18]

Thank you 😊

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Lovely post! Happiness and enthusiasm oozes out of it, a joy to read. So pleased for you and all of the enjoyment it gives you. This is just the beginning!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

Thank you 😊

[Tricky2836]

Going great Kim almost there mate 😀

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Tricky2836]

Thanks 🙂 Almost there Tricky, almost 😊

[nikonphotobro Graduate]

Well done. Inspirational! 🏃

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to nikonphotobro]

Thank you 😊

[fayecheshire]

Hi. You ste doing well. My wk 8 gives me a 30 mon run. I loved it tho i am very slow. Wk nine is a 40 min run.

I will stick at 5k for a while then move on to gradually gettig to ten. There is an app

Keep up the good work

Faye x

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to fayecheshire]

Thank you 😊

[cathsykes]

Well done and what an inspiring message you've written

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

Thank you 😊

[CT2017 Graduate]

Brilliant I know that feeling of why can't I run today! There are days , especially beautifull autumn ones, when I want to be out there .... running!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to CT2017]

Never thought I'd be jealous when I saw people running!! Strange feeling 😊

[TJMazz Graduate]

Fabulous. You must feel fantastic. It's great to see so many people being successful using C25k. 🙌🏻

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

Thank you 😊 I do feel fantastic and the program and people on here are amazing 🙂

[LookNannyruns Graduate]

Your post gives me something to aim for, I’m due to do run 2 of week 1 tomorrow . Looking forward to finishing it , it feels like standing at the edge of an ice cold pool before a swim at the moment. Your post is an inspiration thank you

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to LookNannyruns]

Thank you. I was exactly the same as you at the beginning but this program and the people on here will help you get through it. If I can do it then anybody can 😊

Good luck on your journey and keep posting here to let us know how you're doing 😊

[Pam_E]

You’re brilliant!!! Well done!!? Thanks for your message it’s given me such good vibes - I’m just going to do my first week 3 run this morning - my hubbie’s car needs to go to garage 2.5 miles away so I’m gonna do my run from there to Home and see how far I get B4 the end - some of it is on the incline but then “ what goes up must come down” - unfortunately my run is not they countryside but along the busy A38 - not good for the lungs but let’s see how I do - when I walk it it usually takes me around 50 mins!!!!

[mickthevic]

At exactly the same stage, from a very similar start! Identify with your mixed feelings about nearing the finishing line...going to miss Michael Johnson saying I’m ‘doin’ great!’ and telling me to take a day off. This app has had a transforming effect on my life - fitness, diet, energy levels, are all better than they’ve been for 30 years!!

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to mickthevic]

Thank you 😊 I cannot believe how much this app and the people on this forum have changed my life. It's incredible 🙂

[Nickycatwoman Graduate]

Fantastic, fabulous, congratulations!!! Keep posting you're an inspiration 🎊🎉

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

Thank you 😊 I'm just glad that I can be of help to others as I've received lots of encouragement from people on here.

[TimB19 Graduate]

Fantastic post. Also inspired me to follow suit to 4K on my week 9 Run 1 this morning. Plus a bit more too.

Sending a virtual 👏👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Your way

[Kimchoc08 Graduate in reply to TimB19]

Thank you and well done to you on your run 👍🏼😊

[Hidden]

Hi Kim, so sorry I didn't congratulate you on this, for some reason I missed it. Anyway, very well done, there's a graduation badge waiting for you with your name on it!!