W9R3 - I completed something for a change!

[JoP61]

Did W9R3 this morning, accompanied by raucous rock from Kings of Leon. Pushed myself a bit and managed to run further than I have before.

So I have completed C25K - me, the notorious quitter who never finishes anything!

Thank you to all the runners on this forum who have cheered me on, given great advice, and kept me going when things weren't going well. I couldn't have done it without you.

Next challenge is to keep going and set my own goals without an app telling me what to do all the time! Thanks again and happy running! 🎓🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀

[Hidden]

Well done! As someone whose runs fizzled to zero in the months after graduating first time round, I’m not the best person to offer advice, but I wish you all the very best and hope you keep going...and you can be my role model!

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I'm worried that I won't keep going, so am planning to set some goals each week as an incentive. Happy running! 😀

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant, well done graduate!

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you so much - still can't believe I did it! 😀😀

[Jell6 Graduate]

Well done. That must feel wonderful.

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thank you - it really does feel good. I shall try not to undo all the good work by eating my bodyweight in Easter eggs!! 😂

[Catbee Graduate]

Congratulations! You did it 💪🏻🎉

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Catbee]

Yay - thank you! Feels great! 😀💪

[SuperMouse Graduate]

Brilliant!

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to SuperMouse]

Thank you! Can't stop grinning! 🏃‍♀️😀😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations fellow runner.

Check out the guide to post C25K running healthunlocked.com/couchto5... for advice on the next part of your journey.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much! I shall read the guide with interest, as I definitely need some pointers about how to keep going with the running (and the smiling!). x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations JoP61...YOU DID IT 🎉🎉🎉🎉 and Graduated in style!😊

Well done on completing the program and becoming a runner...

Some consolidation runs and check out the link lannodaTruffe has sent you...

Hop up to the podium for your badge 👏👏👏👏

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

😊x

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Woo hoo - thank you! I'll definitely be consolidating - doing more 30 minute runs and getting to 5K, for a start. I'm standing by the podium now - how do I get my badge? xx 😀

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Ha, you have to ask for it on the link I sent you above, and then the badge fairy will award you with your grey Graduate badge next to your name for all to admire... x

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Doh! Found it now - thank you so much. Very proud of my shiny new badge! xx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to JoP61]

it suits you!

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Yay! Well done runner! You have done brilliantly! I too was a notorious quitter before doing C25K. The feeling of accomplishment is phenomenal, isn’t it?!

I have now been running for 7 months and am still totally in love with it. Post grad is fun, as you can do whatever you like! I consolidated my 30 min runs for a while, then worked up to 5k, tried new routes, improved my 5k speed, did some interval runs, did a virtual 5k race, now practicing 6k runs, doing Zombie, runs missions - there is SO much fun to be had!

Well done you. Enjoy your achievement - and do enjoy an Easter egg or two as a reward! 🏅👏🏃‍♀️

Sadie-runs 😘

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you so much, and yes, it does feel like a real achievement! All of your post grad ideas sound like good fun, particularly the Zombie one !! There'll definitely be a bit of Easter egg chomping going on! Happy running! 😀😀👍

[Loudrury Graduate]

Woohoo! I am in awe .... you have done so well and kept me going. I am doing wk 9 run 2 on Sunday and hopefully run 3 on Tuesday - keep that podium warm for me x

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Loudrury]

Thank you so much - you're hard on my heels! Look forward to seeing you on the podium! xx 😀👍🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

Big congratulations to you

The world is your oyster

🏃🏾‍♀️👍👩‍🎓🍾

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Hope I can keep it up! Have a good Easter and happy running! 😀👍

[ebcroquet]

Congratulations 🏃‍♀️🙌🙌👏

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to ebcroquet]

Thank you so much! Happy running! 😀😀

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

👏👏👏🏅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fabulous. Well done Jo! 😁

Welcome to the other side! 😊

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hey JoJo - can't believe I did it! Thanks for all your support and encouragement along the way! Have a lovely Easter and happy running xx 😀👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to JoP61]

I can! I knew you would do it! 😉 Happy Easter and keep up the fab work 😁😘

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you! I need to set myself some goals so that I don't let all the hard work go to waste. Need to get to 5K for one thing! 💪👍

[Razouski]

A massive well done to you. Congratulations. It’s such a fabulous feeling, and how exciting to be starting your app free running adventures.

Happy running. 🤩

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thank you so much - bit apprehensive about being app free - I'm so good at following instructions! So will have to sit down and plan some goals and new routes. Thanks for all the support and encouragement. Happy running! 😀👍

[ellie674 Graduate]

Congratulations! Well done 🎉☺️🏆 Keep going; you can do it!

[JoP61 Graduate in reply to ellie674]

Thanks - just need to set myself some incremental goals - like the app! 😀👍