Yo Adrian........I DID IT!!!!!!

[Renmurew]

I can’t believe it but I graduated this morning at my first ever Parkrun event. I think I’m walking on air.

I crossed the line with the theme tune to Rocky playing in my headphones and I swear if there had been a flight of steps at the finish line I would have run up them just for sheer joy at completing the programme. Well ok I might have had to crawl up a few of them as I didn’t have much gas left in the tank but I feel like I’m on top of the world.

I wanted to finish at my first Parkrun and have been looking forward to this day with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation so almost felt overwhelmed by emotion and the start and nearly burst into tears at the finish line! I’m sure they must be used to that. My official time was 30 mins 24seconds and I am so so so happy with that.

I’ve had amazing support through the programme at home and my lovely husband was at the finish line to capture the moment and to present me with a medal for my achievement ❤️❤️. He’s been best friend, chauffeur, photographer, cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, sports physio and so much more.

As for my lovely fellow forum runners I can honestly say I would never have got here without you. You have encouraged me, challenged me, cheered me, entertained me and allowed me to share in your individual journeys as you have shared in mine. Thank you so much 🤗. I will be running along virtually with you all and cheering from the sidelines.

Xx

[KatyKaycd Graduate]

Congratulations both on your graduation and an amazing time for the Parkrun.

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to KatyKaycd]

Thank you so much. I was really impressed by the organisation and great welcome I got.

[runswithdogs Graduate]

Wow! Way to graduate in style! And so fast!!! Really well done.

I was teary on my first graduation run as well. It's a big day you should be proud of yourself.

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to runswithdogs]

Lol I’m a big woos and get emotional at times like this. Glad I held it together for my victory photo.

[Christene Graduate]

Well done, what an incredible way to finish, congratulations ....

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Christene]

Thank you so much. I’m still smiling. Well grinning really.

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Wow, Ren! Congratulations! What an amazing graduation run. You should be very very proud! Happy future running, dear! 👏🥂🥇🏃‍♀️😘

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Awww thank you so much. Can’t quite believe it yet. Hope your on the mend and look forward to virtual runs with you soon.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Renmurew]

I think I am, lovely Ren! Out for a run tomorrow with a bit of luck. x

[TJMazz Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉🎈🙌🏻 What a lovely post. You look so happy. Fantastic achievement and what a way to finish in a park run. So pleased for you 😊

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to TJMazz]

Thank you. I tried to get the big grin under control but it sneaked out. Still feeling on a high.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Woohoo way to go you and bling to celebrate too 🥇enjoy your place on the podium. Impressive time too 👏

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

It was a lovely surprise. A medal for graduating and another for running 5k. He is a wee sweetie. Either that or he wants something lol.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate in reply to Renmurew]

Tell him he’s a gem! I have told hubby he has to come and cheer my poppy run at the park run next week. I have a medal ready if I do it!

[Glossy Graduate]

Wonderful!!! Well done you and what an amazing time!

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Glossy]

Thank you so much. I’m still finding myself looking back and wondering if it was real lol

[Cliff_H Graduate]

Brilliant and inspiring, really well done!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge congratulations... and what a great post! Wonderful!

In reply to your Graduation request...

Now you can see, your badge is here

We knew you'd do it, we had no fear

You took each step, both slow and steady,

For that last run you were all ready.

The podium reached , the distance run,

For you, the journey's just begun!

We have to keep it short and sweet on the Graduation post.. but I loved the poem !

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Brilliant! I love it, thank you for replying in kind

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Renmurew]

Welcome.. I love it

[Sadeskin Graduate]

Congratulations!! Great pics. Well done on your fantastic achievement and also for completing a parkrun. Amazing.

I graduated this morning too and completing a parkrun is my goal, slightly nervous.

You look great, you are a runner!

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Sadeskin]

well done Sadeskin on your graduation too! The parkrun was a great way to mark the end of the beginning of my running adventure. I'm sure you will love it. There really is nothing to it. Register, turn up and run. Oh and enjoy it of course. I think I will be much more relaxed now that Ive been to one. Everyone was really welcoming and helpful and running in company was a completely new thing for me.

I'm still amazed at being able to run at all never mind for 30 mins. lol We runners never cease to amaze me.

[Sadeskin Graduate in reply to Renmurew]

You did so well, I hope you’re still swimming in pride! Yes, running in company is new to me too and that’s what makes me nervous I think. I won’t be happy until I’ve done it though!

Well done xx

[Or10]

Well

Done. , great achievement 🎉🎉🎉You encouraged me in Week 1 when I was struggling. and now I'm week 8! So glad I kept going. Thanks !

[Renmurew Graduate in reply to Or10]

Thank you Or10 . So glad to hear you are within touching distance of the podium. Please keep going, you are so close now. I benefited so much from reading positive encouragement from other forum members and it's nice to pass that on.

looking forward to reading about your graduation soon 😀