Graduate!!!

[Ripcurlrana71]

So the day is finally here! I started this programme on April 4th and today I graduated!

Very hot Bournemouth beach for my final run to the pier and back. Laura was there with me all the way. She knows me so well ‘ you’re doing so well’...’I know you’re getting tired but keep going’. Got to love her!

I was the most relaxed I’ve been and my breathing was in control all the way. I think completing the park run on Saturday took the pressure off trying to do 5k today. That was my intention but too bloody hot so just ‘enjoyed’ the run. 4.5k not bad.

To all those on this plan especially my week 9 crew we are doing this! I’ve loved the support and comradery between us all. Long may it continue!! Chapter one done! 👊🏼

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Yay!! Well done Ripcurlrana71 🙌 What an achievement and very well deserved! X

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thank you!!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Yay!! Well done you!!! All smiles! Enjoy stepping up to the podium and collecting your shiny medal. Fantastic!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Look forward to hearing about chapter 2

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you!!

[pianoteacher Graduate]

That's a fabulous achievement! Well Done

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Thank you!!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Look forward to hearing about the remainder of your runs too! x

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Didn't manage to get out there today - bad night's sleep Luckily my work schedule this week means I can run Tues and Thurs instead.

Going to run Week 9 run 1 in Parkrun on Saturday but might not actually get the other two runs in until the week after next. It's half term here next week and my 13 year old son will be with me. He's keen to have a go at Parkrun (he registered yesterday!) but he's asthmatic so we'll need to go on some easy training runs and I doubt he'll manage 30 mins non-stop! I don't mind - I'm just really pleased to get him away from Youtube and his Playstation!

When are you going to NY?x

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Sounds like a great plan. It’s half term here next week too and I too have a 13 year old son obsessed with his PC! Off to NY on Thursday and planned a 5k run around Central Park. I’ll keep an eye out for your progress reports on here. X

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

5k in Central Park sounds amazing - look forward to that post!

Hastings Parkrun starting at the Pier and going a slightly different route this Saturday is about as exciting as my week gets 😂

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Enjoy it!!! 😬

[Hidden]

well done X

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!!

[JennyH10 Graduate]

Amazing! Well done you Ripcurlrana71 ! Sounds like a lovely run 😊💪🏃🏻‍♀️

I’m right behind you, just in from week 9 run 1 😁

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to JennyH10]

Thank you Jenny!! Waiting for you on the podium. 😎 x

[JennyH10 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Woo hoo! 🎉🎉🎉

Friday, all being well!! 😁

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to JennyH10]

I’ll be in New York then!! 😎😎😎

[JennyH10 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Wow, so jealous!!! Enjoy 😊

[ericawhite1998]

Congratulations!!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to ericawhite1998]

Thank you!!

[limberlou Graduate]

Well done you!! And in this heat! My graduate run is tomorrow evening, with my daughter....so looking forward to it. Going to just cruise and enjoy the run and the scenery.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to limberlou]

Was roasting!!!!! But was a lovely graduation run. Enjoy yours and I look forward to hearing about it. X

[Lorijay Graduate]

Biggest congratulations Ripcurl!! Awesome achievement. Has been great having you as a running buddy (albeit the cyber variety). You've done so well. Hope to join you in a couple of days but you enjoy your well earned celebration today and bring on chapter 2.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Lorijay]

Aww thanks Lori! I’ll hang around on this podium for you until I’m kicked off! 😬 Let’s continue our buddying into chapter 2! Good luck with your upcoming runs. x

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yes that would be great for Chapter 2, quite exciting looking forward to what comes next for us.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[Tbae]

Very well done.

Many congratulations.🥇👏👏

Enjoy your celebration.🎉

Remember how your breathing sounded, some say listening to the sound of your breathing and your feet is a sure way of knowing your pace has changed and therefore puts you in control of improved even pacing.

Enjoy and keep smiling.🌟👏👏

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tbae]

Thank you!! Like the sound of your advice. Great to end this programme content. 😎 x

[Tbae in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

After your celebrations🎉you can google it.

Keep smiling and the great thing is more enjoyment and contentment.🌟👏👏

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tbae]

Oooh will do! 🙌🏼

[Jay66UK Graduate]

So pleased for you! Well done you runner, you.

Looking forward to hearing what you do next. Have a rest first!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay! Look forward to reading my week 9 crews updates. x

[Marvo69 Graduate]

brilliant 😀 well done!

Another super star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Marvo69]

Thanks Marvo69! 😎

[Tjar]

Looking forward to mine. Meanwhile: congratulations!! 🎂🥂🍾🎉

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tjar]

Thank you!!

[SandieF Graduate]

Congratulations!! 👏💪🎉

Yet more inspiration for me to keep going. Thank you & well done!! 👏👏👏

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to SandieF]

Thanks Sandie! Keep running....😎

[ejbee Graduate]

Well done you!! Impressed you did it running in the heat...it’s killing me. I’ve just started week 8 after being ill last week so hopefully be joining you in graduation soon😊👍🏻

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to ejbee]

Thank you!!The heat is a killer! 😩

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

That’s fantastic Ripcurlrana! And running by the sea sounds sooo good! Big congratulations to you! Good luck with the rest of your running! 😀

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to _SimonT_]

Thanks Simon! Felt like running around the sun today!! 😝

[Hidden]

That's great to hear. Well done you! Don't go away now....

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paul! I’ll be lurking around don’t you worry! 😎

[Ljb71 Graduate]

Well done

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Ljb71]

Thank you!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

Do check out the guide to post C25K running healthunlocked.com/couchto5... before moving on.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for your helpful mentoring along the way. 😊

[Berksrover Graduate]

Congratulations, hoping to follow suit this week, keep us all posted on what you do next 🏅🏃🏾‍♀️

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Berksrover]

Thank you! I look forward to reading your graduation run update. Good luck and just enjoy it. 💪🏼

[SlowLoris]

Well done. It's nice to know you can just go out and run for 30 minutes whenever you feel like it.

And if you don't feel on top form you can now pop out for an easy 20 minute one.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to SlowLoris]

Yes so true. 😊

[18Windmill Graduate]

Congratulations! Delighted for you. What's next?? 🥇🎉🎉🎉🤸‍♀️

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to 18Windmill]

Thanks!! Errr London Marathon of course!! But first a few more weeks of running for 30 mins. 😬😬😬

[Jullaly Graduate]

Well done and you’ve always been so cheerful all the way through the 9 weeks, congratulations x

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Jullaly]

Awww thank you! But that’s mainly because you’re all so lovely!! I’m not going anywhere so look forward to reading all about your future runs. xx

[Saartjie Graduate]

Well done! Be me soon I hope!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Saartjie]

I have you! Not long for you either - good luck!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Yaaay well done! That is fantastic 🎉🎉😃😃🎉🎉 I bet you are still smiling now 😊😊😊😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget! I’m slumped on the sofa in a blanket wondering why I couldn’t have had this stormy weather this morning! But yes still smiling. 😬😬😬

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Yay! Congratulations! 🎓💪🏽😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha! 😊👊🏼

[Hidden]

Brilliant! Well done. I just cannot imagine graduating- but then I bet no-one can. Good on ya!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Once you hit week 7 and all the straight runs graduation is not too far way. You’re nearly there. 😊

[Hidden in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Good to know. R3 of W6 to do on Friday. Unfortunately things are a bit full on right now & I can't get there as often as I'd like. Weird how you miss it when u don't go! Bet you feel a great sense of achievement now.

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I feel like somethings missing if I haven’t run in two days!! Such an addictive sport!!

[Rua8 Graduate]

Oh my goodness, you DID IT!!! Congrats!! That’s brilliant. Well done you, massive pat on the back. 🎉🎊🍾😊

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Rua8]

Yes I did!! Woohoo 🙌🏼. Looking forward to hearing all about your upcoming runs. 😊

[Rua8 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Will keep you posted. Getting there, slow and steady!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Wooohooo! Huge well done! 😃

Love that word ‘enjoyed’ - the most important thing! 😄

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks! Have come so far had to ‘enjoy’ the last run!! 😬😬😬

[sallenson Graduate]

You are superb!! Nah. Scratch that. Even more superb!! We never doubted you for a minute. You were always going to smash through this in style...

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

Awww thanks Sallenson!! Couldn’t have done it without all of you and the support on this fantastic forum. Now come on - waiting for your graduation!!! 🏃🏻‍♂️ 💪🏼 X

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I've got a few chores to do and then W5R2 awaits. Gulp. Remember that? The thing that might have felt hard at the time but now feels like a gentle stroll? It's going to be a "dig deep" 30 minutes for me I think. I'll let you know!!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

I don’t remember it! Suppose a bit like child birth - best to forget!!! 😂 You’ll do great!!

[pianoteacher Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Haha! I said the same thing about running on another thread yesterday

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to pianoteacher]

Ha ha!! So true though!! X

[LuluLogue Graduate]

Well Done - Inspiring!

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to LuluLogue]

Thank you lovely!

[Sharonbagpi Graduate]

Yay well done to you great achievement 🎉xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Sharonbagpi]

Thank you! X

[Ally25 Graduate]

Oh wow fantastic, many congratulations 👏🏻🍾👏🏻🍾

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Ally25]

Thank you!!

[Guesty26 Graduate]

Congrats Ripcurl awesome job knew you would manage it, two runs for me to crack then I get he badge too, well done

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Guesty26]

Thanks Guesty!! Ooh not long till you join me then! Good luck and keep me posted. 💪🏼😬