In the bag

[Birdsong53]

There are not words to describe how chuffed I am.

I’ve just completed my third run of week 9 and I am now officially a graduate. By the way, does graduate just automatically appear next to my name, or do I have to do something.

Not only do I feel fitter. I can now run almost 5K but as an added bonus I’ve lost 6 lbs. My reasoning is that if I keep this up for another 9 weeks and lose another 6 lbs, I’ll be at my target weight. Win win situation.

Seriously though, it’s been amazing, never thought in a million years I would complete this programme, so a big thank you for all your wise words and encouragement. Where to from here? Any tips would be appreciated.

For now I’ll maintain my thirty minutes and just enjoy the fact that I can. Xx🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hulabaloo]

Congratulations 👍🏃‍♀️

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Hulabaloo]

Thank you, can’t stop smiling. 😘

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Terrific smile to go alongside a terrific achievement- well done!

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you, I’m feeling great. 😘

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Birdsong53]

Looking it too! Well done.

[ericawhite1998]

Congratulations!!! That’s amazing 🏃🏽‍♀️💗

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to ericawhite1998]

Ah thank you, such s great feeling. 😊

[BethMay]

Huge congratulations- what an achievement! Enjoy your post graduation running 😊

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to BethMay]

Thank you BethMay, I’m sure I will. 🏃‍♀️

[Ripcurlrana71]

Congratulations! Great achievement isn’t it?! I’m now working towards 10k but spending next few weeks doing 30 minute runs.

As for graduate next to your name scroll through the feed for a post about May graduation badges.

Well done fellow graduate!

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thank you. I’ll have a look. Well done you for moving on to 10K. 🏃‍♀️

[alisonx Graduate]

Congratulations!!!

To get your graduate badge you just need to pop on to the May 2018 graduation badge post and the admin will sort you out

[Birdsong53 Graduate]

Thank you. 😊

[Karen376 Graduate]

Congratulations 😊

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Karen376]

Thank you, can’t stop smiling. 😊

[poppypug Graduate]

Oh you look fab !!

Really Well done to you ! xxx

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you, such a great feeling. 😊

[deezys Graduate]

Congratulations!!

[Lorijay Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant. Big congratulations!! Enjoy the success, love the smile. :)

[Fiefiem Graduate]

Congratulations!

Love the can’t stop smiling!

[limberlou Graduate]

Well done. I did mine yesterday and am going to work towards getting my 5k down to 30 minutes eventually and just enjoy the running for a couple months.

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Well done to you too limberlou. I read your post. I’m like you in as much as I prefer morning runs to evenings. I note you have a Graduate next to your name. How did you get it, I can’t seem to find the right link. 🏃‍♀️

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Birdsong53]

I see you found it ok in the end? 😁

[Kimterry Graduate]

Congratulations! Well done to you - I hope you continue to enjoy your running! 👍🏃🏽‍♀️🏅

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done! Fantastic 😃🎉😃🎉😃🎉

[SandieF Graduate]

Congratulations!! Well done and what a beautifully proud smile that is. Well deserved 🎉🎉🎉

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to SandieF]

Thank you Cheryl, it’s been great having your support. I’ll be cheering you on next week. Xx😊😊

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to SandieF]

Thank you SandieF. Great feeling

[cheryl_couch_tatty Graduate]

Well done! I am so pleased for you, what an amazing achievement!! I will be joining you soon. Just finished W8R2

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to cheryl_couch_tatty]

Thanks Cheryl, you’re almost there. Xx

[Razouski]

Fanbloomintastic! Well done.

Happy running. 🥂🎉🏅

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

Thank you, love that word! X

[Guesty26 Graduate]

Congrats Birdsong you've done awesome, my last run coming on Friday can't wait to join you on the podium.

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Guesty26]

Thank you, I’ll be cheering you on. 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running keep smiling.

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you Ian, I’ll take a look. Off on holiday tomorrow, so plenty of time. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 Enjoy your holiday 🙂

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

😊 thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Forgot to say...HUGE congratulations..very well done you!

The journey goes on

[Birdsong53 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much, I’m away at the moment and still basking in the afterglow. X😊

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Go in the pinned posts and post on May graduation badges.

Well done! 🎓💪🏽

[Birdsong53 Graduate]

Thanks Tasha99. 😊