Yay I did it !! Completed Couch to 5K

[Jan-52]

What a beautiful morning it was in Bangkok to complete my final run! -

It's incredible this journey and now I am really enjoying it ! Feel Great !

Now, I guess is where we actually start to learn how to really master running... meaning it feels similar to learning to drive. We practice, learn , take the test then after we pass we really start to learn how to drive.

Thanks for all your support - and Neil and Richard good look for today !

[Richard7 Graduate]

Well done Jan - love the analogy. If you mean me - I did my run yesterday - couldn’t wait!! Onwards and upwards keep enjoying the runs.

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Richard7]

Yes I meant you! - ha ha I know what you mean with not wanting to wait- I always feel like going out running the day after - and have to stop myself -

We have some great weather now here in Bangkok - its a lovely 21C in the morning instead 35C!! Awesome!

[Wantorun2013 Graduate]

Congratulations well done you 👨‍🎓👏👏👍 fantastic achievement x

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

Thanks so much - Yes I need my gown and cap! always wanted one of those

[Hidden]

Congratulations!👏👏🍾🎂🎓 Now you are graduate !

Yes you are right it's like learning to drive,taking your test then passing and now the real learning will begin and it's great fun!

Happy running!🏃🏃

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Peggy, looking forward to the next part of the journey !

[Kimchoc08 Graduate]

Well done Jan and running in Bangkok? I’m very jealous 😊😊

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Kimchoc08]

Thanks Kimchoc. You may not be so jealous with the heat sometimes! But it’s good practice and early mornings. I will be looking for tips when I travel to cooler climes for sure ! 😎😉🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations and very well done.. you have really got the whole thing !

This is, just a beginning and we do have to carry on, building up, stamina, strength and the muscles.. everything!

The journey you have had is amazing, but it goes on and there is a real chance to learn so much more.. and if you carry on, you will be amazed where you get to!

Brilliant.... bask in the glory!

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks so much Old floss and for you amazing guidance. I certainly noticed the difference this last week on my muscles and knees even with only a difference of 2 mins more. Need to buy some decent socks too as these breathable ones I got from the sport shop don’t seem to be breathing!!

For sure building up stamina and trying different runs now will be my goal. Not bothered about timings too much. Just to enjoy my new hobby !! 😉👍🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼💪

[Hidden]

Massive congratulations Jan, you must be so proud 🎉🎊 what a fab place to finish ☺️

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou !! Yes started and finished here and did some runs around Thailand with my work!! There are some park runs I noticed to do 5K so maybe I will try one of those now I am a “runner “ wow ! 🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼

[Razouski]

Jan, mega congratulations. You did it, and what an exciting place to graduate in 👩🏻‍🎓, I am trying hard not to be jealous.

You're so right with your analogy. This is just the beginning of your new running hobby. You will hopefully enjoy many, many more runs and really develop your running.

Happy running 🏃🏽‍♀️ . 😁

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thanks so much Razouski!

Yes an amazing place and I am very grateful to this wonderful cooker spell right now. If you come to Bangkok we can run together !! 🏃🏼🏃🏼😎

[Glossy Graduate]

Brilliant!!! Congratulations x

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Glossy]

Thank you Glossy !!

[Shelby1973 Graduate]

Brilliant 🏃‍♀️ another graduate 👨‍🎓 xx

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

As you say, this is just the beginning of your running journey, which will no doubt bring you memories, achievements and experiences that you could do easily have missed out on, were it not for little old C25K.

Keep running, keep smiling, fellow runner.

[Jan-52 Graduate]

Thanks Iannoda!

[Hidden]

What a glorious place to graduate . Congratulations. Don’t forget to ask for your bling you’ve earned it...

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jan! Yes it was a great finale this morning. The weather was very kind to me. And the great thing about Bangkok is nobody blinks an eyelid when you shout out YES!!!

[Jan-52 Graduate in reply to Jan-52]

Oh sorry one more thing, who do I ask for my bling ?

[Hidden in reply to Jan-52]

Pinned posts to the right headed up November 2017 graduation badge. That will get you the glorious bling..

[Kimterry Graduate]

Fantastic news! Well done to you, doing it in style! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏅👍

[Jan-52 Graduate]

Thank you so much. This community is so awesome and supportive and I appreciate everyone’s comments !

[lardofale Graduate]

Great work! Well done on such an awesome achievement!

[Jan-52 Graduate]

Thank you so much !!

[Pagani]

well done but you sound as if that is it, ,,,, 10km next

[Keep-it-ticking Graduate]

Well done, personally I think it’s more important to keep going and enjoying it, you’ll probably just end up running further and quicker as a result.