W9R3... I just graduated :) :)

[Lorijay]

Wow woohoo I did it! I am sweating, look like an over ripe tomato but have the biggest smile. I loved the run, I didn't make 5k but I am happy with the result 30 min running 4.313k (I don't include my warm up/down). That gives me another goal to strive for.

I want to say the biggest thank you to administrators, special hugs to you Oldfloss, mentors, Iannoda, following your constant reminders about hydration now has me drinking 2.25L water everyday and special thanks to this community. If we could bottle the ethos of this community and tip it over the world what a place to live it would be.

I hope I can give back to others what I have received from this community.

I'll be with Ripcurl on the sidelines cheering on the W9 crew, we're rooting for you Jay and all the other special people, way too many to name.

I am so excited about my future now that running is a part of my life.

Anyway I think I have rambled enough, sounds like an Oscar speech.

Thanks everyone, biggest hugs and happy running to all.

[Hidden]

Brilliant, a big congratulations to you.

You've worked hard to reach this far, so enjoy this moment.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Donna. I have been watching your progress, awesome!!

[Nenenene Graduate]

Well done on completing the program! That's super!

Hope all your upcoming runs are wonderful! =)

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Nenenene]

Thank you Nenenene. And happy running to you

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Yay!!! Well done you! Great to have shared the experiences through this with you.

Please keep us all posted on your post-grad runs.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Oh thank you Jay. Yes I'm not going far from hear, can't cut the umbilical yet I has been so great having you as a running buddy. We still got to have a run together in the future.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Count on it. We should do a park run.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

You name the date and park. It will be great!!

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Well done!!

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you Ang

[Cazza26 Graduate]

Fab!! Well done you!! Your post just oozes that feeling of happiness and wellbeing after a great run and a wonderful achievement.

Hope to be joining you soon on that podium - just two more runs to go!

Good luck with your future running adventures.

[18Windmill Graduate]

Hurray! Congratulations and well done. 👏👏👏🥇

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Thank you Windmill. How are you going?

[18Windmill Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Did week 8 run 2 today...very slowly! Another two weeks should see me there! So...what plans do you have for now?

[hego2018]

Woo hoo well done - u must be buzzing. 👍

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to hego2018]

Oh hego where have you been? I've been watching out for you. How's the running? Thank you for your kind words. Yes I am buzzing, like a bloody bee at the moment

[hego2018 in reply to Lorijay]

I got a dental abscess and needed x2 antibiotics and then took bad reaction to one of them. Running was the last thing on my mind for about 10 or so days but back at it (which was REALLY hard after such a break- thought week 7 was gonna kill me😂) and did week 8 run 1 tonight so haven’t given up. Will get there eventually 🙈

Well done you on graduating- it keeps me motivated knowing it is possible x

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to hego2018]

Oh wow you poor thing, tooth problems the worst! I wouldn't be thinking of running either. Glad you're back and now on the home straight, will be watching out for you

[hego2018 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks hopefully no more upsets and I’ll be in your shoes soon- getting my graduation badge 🥇 👏

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to hego2018]

You sure will, no holding you back now!

[Rua8 Graduate]

Whooohoo, well done!! Brilliant 🎊🎉🤗

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Rua8]

Thanks Rua. Get through this W7 and you're on the home stretch

[Rua8 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

💪🏼😊

[mairi1 Graduate]

Wow, brilliant, huge congratulations, really pleased for you,Enjoy your position on the podium, Loved following your progress, keep up the good work, best wishes Mairi.x

PS, cant wait to see graduate after your name.x

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to mairi1]

Oh mairi such kind words, thank you. I will be watching and waiting for your graduation which is getting ever closer. Great having your support on this community

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

2 runs to go, hope I can do it.xx

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to mairi1]

You can and will do it. Look at where we've come. I'm cheering for you

[mairi1 Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks, I hope so ! I know! we have come a long way. I remember 90 seconds being a challenge. x

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to mairi1]

lol. So do I, what an effort.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Congratulations! 💪🏽

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you Tash.

[Hidden]

That is just brilliant and speedy too. Super well done 👍 nice speech 😉🎉

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Hidden]

lol..lol. Thanks Paula.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Well done Lorijay! How does the podium feel? I think that I can hear the cheers from here! Wear your badge with pride and keep that big smile as long as possible! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉🎉 I look forward to hearing about your post grad runs.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you 61. Feels pretty good, my mouth is getting sore from smiling. Looking forward to seeing you on that podium very soon.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Hurray. You did it and you can take pride of place on that podium. 🏃‍♀️🥂🏆👏🎉

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy. Feels great right now. Looking forward to next chapter

[Hidden]

Love this! Congratulations on completing the course. I have no doubt that you'll continue to run and support the rest of us following in your footsteps. What a lovely message, hopefully the mentors will see just how much we all appreciate them. All the very best with your next target, whatever it is I have no doubt you'll achieve it. Best, Sharron

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind words. You're not too far away now either, break the back of W7 and your nearly there. I'll be watching out for you

[limberlou Graduate]

Well done you. Now what eh?? What’s your plan for next few weeks??

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Thanks limberlou. Just going to do 30 mins for another 3 weeks and see if I can extend my distance a bit. What about you, how's the post grad runs?

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Been a bit tired the last couple of days so not gone since Tuesday. But I’m off out tomorrow morning - just going to run until I’ve done 5k ( been just slightly under ) - not push myself for time just enjoy the run.... maybe sneak a few slopes ( not hills yet) in.

Then running with my daughter again Sunday and Tuesday morning- trying a new route- from A to B rather than run for 15 mins then turn round and run back.

Just crack out a few more 5ks in the next few weeks and then maybe look at the Speed & Stamina podcasts......

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Yes I want to just run and enjoy for a while too. My first post grad goal is to hit 5k then will look at some of the other podcasts. Enjoy your run tomorrow

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done you 🙌

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thank you Flara. Nice feeling

[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.

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you and for everything you give to the forum

[Jullaly Graduate]

Huge congratulations and very well done, I’m looking forward to your next running adventures

[Lorijay Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you. Looking forward to the next challenge. Will be watching out for your step onto the podium very soon, good luck