Wk9 run 3 - I did it, I did it, I did it!!!

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

I’ve completed C25K 😀

I never thought I would be able to run for 30 mins (actually managed 33 today). I’m 45, overweight and have never run in my life (I always cheated at the cross country runs at school). I have watched enviously from the sidelines at those that run and always longed to join them, wanting that freedom and the buzz that surely followed. And now I can 😀

This programme is truly brilliant and I urge those that may be struggling to keep going, you won’t regret it. Thanks to everyone on here for their wise words and inspiring stories. You are all amazing 🙂

[Becky1509]

Excellent! Well done you! X

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Becky1509]

Thank you. I hope your ankle is getting better and you can get running again soon

[Becky1509 in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

It’s getting there Thank you! It’s been hard not to get back out running! But I’m going to listen and rest up for at least a week and wait until it feels right again! X

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Becky1509]

As Old Floss always says, the runs will be there waiting for you when you’re ready 🙂

[Abaggs Graduate]

Congratulations, it's s great feeling ☺☺

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Abaggs]

Thank you. It truly is a great feeling 😀

[Ally25 Graduate]

Well done many congratulations, what an amazing journey....you are a 🏃‍♀️ 😀

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Ally25]

Thank you. Hard to believe I am a runner now 🙂

[SW16 Graduate]

Awesome, well done 🎉🎉 Keep it up !

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to SW16]

Thank you. Onwards and upwards now 🙂

[Saartjie Graduate]

Wonderful! I am struggling on week 7 at the moment but so motivating seeing people graduate and say it just works. You can join those other runners now with pride 😊

[SnuggleMonster Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

Hi, just to say I really struggled with week 7 so started taking 2 days rest - my body needed to catch up with demands of longer runs. I graduated last week and runs are now significantly more manageable x x

[Saartjie Graduate in reply to SnuggleMonster]

That's good to know. Am generally leaving 1 day between although did have 2 before this run. Do you do any other exercise on your rest days?

[SnuggleMonster Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

I'm now back to being able to run every other day. I don't do other exercise apart from walking 3 miles a day minimum (school run) x

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

Keep going! I found week 7 really tough but loved week 8 🙂

[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.

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 🙂

[Flaraflarkin Graduate]

Well done you!! 🙌⭐️🏃‍♀️

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thank you. Reading your posts kept me motivated 🙂

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Well done!!

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Thank you. You’ll be graduating not far behind me 👍🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Woooh hooo! 😁😁😁 Congratulations!!

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well Done. It will take several days to come down to earth so enjoy😄🌎☁️⭐️

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you. I’m going to try to not come down to earth until after this lovely bank holiday weekend 😀

[Hidden]

Good for you. It feels fabulous doesn't it? Congrats!

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It certainly does 😀 I hope you’ve still got the fabulous feeling from graduating

[Hidden in reply to Keepcalm-keepsmiling]

I came down to earth tonight with my first post graduation run. i missed Laura and I missed having a plan. So I'm going to do the C25k+ podcasts next. What about you?

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m going to consolidate for a few weeks and keep hold of Sarah for a bit longer 🙂 Then probably the C25K+ podcasts, or maybe on to 10k training

[Mansbird Graduate]

Fantastic well done you, I can’t wait to get be able to do that, well on the way though 😁

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Mansbird]

Thank you. It won’t be long before you’ll be enjoying the longer runs and then graduating. Keep going, it’s so worth it 🙂

[Lorijay Graduate]

Huge congratulations Shazamie!! Well done.

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Lorijay]

Thank you 😊

[Birdsong53 Graduate]

Well done Shazamie, I’ve only just graduated and I’m still on cloud 9. 😊

[Keepcalm-keepsmiling Graduate in reply to Birdsong53]

It’s great isn’t it? We are runners - yay 😀