One to go!

[Essexdigger]

Unbelievable - have just one more run before I graduate. I started the program as a recently diagnosed diabetic, overweight unfit and having never, ever , ever, ever having done any exercise before. I’ve now lost a stone, and my blood sugar levels are Normal and most importantly I feel so much better in myself. I feel like I have achieved something in the world of physical activity for the first time in my life. Obviously not all positives are as a result of C25K. My diet has had to change too - and while I’m running I’m not eating 😂😂.

Mental health wise there has been a massive improvement too. I hadn’t realised how much I had been affected in the last year by bereavement. I’d ‘let myself go’ and put myself at the back of the queue for a while, and now my outlook is much more positive, all thanks to finding running and spending time on me.

Sorry - self indulgent posting, but wanted to show any new runners that the positive impact far outweighs all the aches and pains!

[SandieF Graduate]

What a wonderful and inspirational post!! Massive congratulations on getting through it. 1 run left and you can put ‘Graduate’ after your name. I’m a few weeks behind you and it’s posts like this that keep me plodding on.

Well Done!!! 👏👏👏

[Essexdigger Graduate in reply to SandieF]

Oh keep going! Is absolutely worth it, I am surprising myself every day!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Not self-indulgent at all, sometimes you need to stand up and give yourself credit especially when it is so well deserved. Well done for sticking with your commitment and looking after yourself. 👍

You're so close...see you on the other side very soon!! 😁🌈

[owmeknees]

What a positive post! Not self indulgent at all, it is lovely to hear about all the benefits you’ve felt. Well done and good luck with the graduation run! 👍

[Debell Graduate]

Lovely post ...you show what can be done ...inspiring ......well done. Not self indulgent at all. Enjoy your graduation run.

[David_G]

Congratulations on your great achievement. It’s surprising how much running can help with other areas of your life, not just the physical side.

Keep going, you’re doing superbly and should give yourself a massive pat on the back for your attitude!

[18Windmill Graduate]

Nothing self indulgent at all my fellow Essex girl. So glad you’ve done so well...and are so nearly there. Looking fwd to your graduation post. I’m encouraging photos!!! 👍👍👍