What a start to Saturday

[J9_54]

Morning All,

Well finally I have made it. This morning I have completed the Couch to 5k program with my final Week 9 Run 3 done at the Bedford ParkRun.

I ran the whole way, no walking or stopping. Slow and steady all the way. I was lapped by men in little shorts but I didn't care I finished just under 42 minutes which I think is very respectable and I feel fab.

The Co-Op handed me a free food box at the end and everyone was really welcoming and friendly.

Then if that wasn't enough I have just got back from SW and I had lost another 4.5lb this week so I also got my 1.5 stones and Club 10% lost awards.

As I said what a terrific start to my Saturday and weekend. Huge grin right now ;0)

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

Woo hoo! Massive congratulations!🎉🎉

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

A big congratulations to you. Posts like yours put a smile on my face. Well done and don't stop now. This is only the beginning!

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I am pleased to hear that as you have a wonderful smile. Next Sunday is the Milton Keynes Poppy Run for me so another 5k but I know I can do it now yippee!

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate in reply to J9_54]

I’m doing “my poppy run” 11 Nov no events here in Norfolk! Hope it goes well

[HeadInTheClouds Graduate]

Well done..!! Well done..!! What a great post - enough to bring a huge grin to our faces too 😊🤗

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to HeadInTheClouds]

Ah thank you x

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Wow! And look at your lovely happy face! Congratulations. You have put the work in, and are reaping the rewards. Well done on your weight loss, too. What with that, and the running achievements, you must feel so good! 👏👏👏😘

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Very pink but definitely feeling happy yes. The weight loss has certainly helped with my health and confidence that's for sure

[linney1]

A very well done to you I’m just at the start again , Have been to Bedford stayed at s lovely hotel right on the park ,anyway all the best 😀

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to linney1]

Thank you, enjoy your stay, Bedford has lots to offer, the parks and river are beautiful. ;0)

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Whoop whoop 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

Wow J9_54...a great a Graduation 5k Parkrun 😄 ....Go you👏👏👏👏 👏

Enjoy your celebrations ( in a healthy way 😉well done on the weightloss)

And step up to the podium with that super smile.😊xx

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks it's took a while to get here but worth the wait ;0)

[Biris1]

Amazing. Well done. I am in awe

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Biris1]

Thanks

[thomas_fitton]

That’s amazing, well done. I’m on week 3 so you’ve helped me push on with this sorry, thank you

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to thomas_fitton]

Thank you. That's lovely to hear that my post has encouraged you. Keep going as I'm proof that anyone can do this with a bit of determination ;0)

[peaplodder]

Those men in little shorts ! I never really feel they get their money's worth, its barely worth turning up for 17-18 minutes of running. 42 mins - now you're talking, that's a proper run ! Well done all round.

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you. If you have read any of my previous posts you will see I very much take slow and steady the advice of the wonderful Oldfloss very much literally lol x

[peaplodder in reply to J9_54]

Me too, me too !

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on a brilliant graduation

Good luck for your future running career.

Keep running, keep grinning.

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much, so pleased to have finally got there ;0)

[Hellcat80]

Brilliant. Congrats on your graduation and what a great start to a weekend.

Your post is inspiring as I have 2 runs left to do but have fallen off the SW wagon seriously in the last couple of weeks. Definitely getting back on track now. Well done again and thanks for posting!

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you. Keep going with the runs. You can and will do it.

I think with SW the key is not to think of it as a diet but more a permanent change to the way we eat. My Saturday this time last year was large pizza, strictly, bottle of wine. Tonight it's steak, jacket & salad, strictly, vodka & diet coke. Still really enjoy it but much better for me ;0)

[dennymac82]

Brilliant job!!!! Congratulations! Hoping to do my graduation parkrun in December!

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to dennymac82]

Thank you. You will love it I did. Such a great atmosphere, so many people, all different ages and abilities. Was great sense of community. Good luck ;0)

[Wizziewood]

Well done on all fronts. You should be very proud of your achievements ... just don't go celebrating with cream cake!

Keep running, keep smiling and good luck with your future runs.

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you yes I am and no there have been no naughty treats i'm being good. Have celebrated with a long soak in a hot bubbly bath :0)

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Woo hoo fabulous! No wonder you have such a big grin 🏃🏼‍♀️🏆 and great loss to!

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thanks oh yes have felt fab all day ;0)

[Snodi Graduate]

That's fantastic! Well done! X

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Snodi]

Thanks, this app and forum have got me there and will you too x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you "J9_54" that's a great photo of you, that grin all over your face tells all, as they say in Scotland, you look 'fair chuffed'

Don't worry about all those men in little shorts lapping you, one of those days you may lap them.

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you I was indeed "fair chuffed", doubt I'll ever lap them; slow and steady is very much my style and I'm happy with that. ;0)

[Run1969 Graduate]

Wow what an achievement indeed!! You must be so proud!!

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Run1969]

Thank you, I am VERY.

[Lynnecanrun Graduate]

Wow! What a super day, well done you!! 😊 Keep up the good work!

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Lynnecanrun]

Thank you. I intend to; another 5k Poppy Run next weekend for the British Legion

[scotinexile Graduate]

Magic. Well done you.

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you. I do believe my new trainers helped as they are like little clouds to run on lol

[Kazzybe Graduate]

Well done, what a great achievement x

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you, just waiting for my little Graduate badge now so it's official ;0)

[Newrunnerliz Graduate]

C

Huge congratulations 🎉🎉

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you, soon be you before you know it x

[Hidden]

Well done you!! 🎉👏🏻🎉👏🏻

[J9_54 Graduate]

Thank you Sooty. Just keep getting out there and you'll finish before you know it too x

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Amazing! You are rocking it all! Good on you, inspirational stuff 😊

[J9_54 Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

Thank you. So much encouragement and support on here. Lovely people; you are all the inspiration. x