C25K completed

[Maarti]

I completed week 9 run 3 this morning. I did the three runs for week 9, on holiday, along the seafront in Tenerife. A lovely place to finish C25K, but more hills than my home circuit!

Like many people who graduate, I never thought - 9 weeks ago - that I would be able to run for 30 minutes non-stop. But it is possible! And this forum has been invaluable for advice and motivation.

The most important pieces of advice I read and remember every run are:

1. Start slow and get slower - got me through the barriers I felt in W5R3 W6R3.

2. It’s my run, nobody else’s. Run at my own pace.

3. It’s not how far it’s how long. Time trumps distance.

My next challenge is the Park Run next Saturday.

Good luck to everyone following the plan, follow the instructions and advice and you’ll graduate too.

[Goforitmama Graduate]

Congratulations! Well done! Amazing how quickly those last few weeks roll by!

Great post btw, very supportive and good words of advice. 😀

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Goforitmama]

Thanks. Yes, the time goes by quickly and I found I was looking forward to the next run each repair/rest day.

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Wooh hooo Maarti! 😁😁! Massive congratulations! Wonderful place to graduate! You’re a star! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎓🏆❤️

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you. I did feel a great sense of achievement when I finished; as I’m sure everyone does when they complete the challenge.

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Maarti]

It’s certainly a great achievement Maarti! Well done! ❤️

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Just spotted you’ve recently graduated. Congratulations and belated birthday wishes.

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Maarti]

Thank you so much Maarti! ❤️

[Oldjigger]

Well done. Was it hot or did you get sea breezes? My standard course is very flat and I don't think I would ever want to run a hilly one - not even slightly hilly!

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Oldjigger]

It wasn’t too hot as I ran at 7am, before it really warmed up!

[F4TMAN]

Congratulations! Really nice way to finish!

All being well, I'll be in holiday for my w9 runs too. Already planning routes on google maps!

[Maarti Graduate in reply to F4TMAN]

Good luck to you. I hope you find a pleasant route, without too many hills!

[Equi-geek Graduate]

Congratulations Maarti sounds like a lovely location 👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾🎓🎓🎉🎉

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Thank you. Yes, a lovely location to finish.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Very well done. Lots of sangria (or SAN Miguel) to celebrate! 👏👏👏

[Maarti Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Tough choice ... perhaps both. Thanks.

[owmeknees]

Congratulations and well done! 👍👏🍾🥂🎉🥇

[Maarti Graduate in reply to owmeknees]

Thank you.