What happens after graduation and what is park run?

[SarahOReilly]

Im on w5r3.... cant wait 🤗, and know I have a few weeks to go yet. But I am an avid reader of all the posts, the encouragement and advice given. What happens when I complete w9r3 and what are parkruns that I frequently see mentioned?

Thanks Sarah 😀

[RunaroundSue]

Here is the link to the 5K plus podcasts

nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Couch-to...

and to parkrun parkrun.org.uk/

I love parkrun. I did my first one at Conkers exactly one week after finishing C25K. I was a bit nervous because I knew I wouldn't be able to run the full distance but I knew that I could walk 5K in a reasonable time so I gave it a go. Everyone was very welcoming and encouraged me so I actually ran more than I expected, but not up Cheeky Hill, and finished at 41 minutes exactly. I returned the following year to run my 25th there and all being well it will be my 70th next time I go to Conkers, while at the Moira Furnace Folk Festival.

But in the meantime, don't be in a rush - continue to enjoy the rest of your C25K journey.

[AnnieW55]

Hi Sarah

First thing is to apply for your graduated badge

Second thing is info on what can be next

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Park run info had already been given

I'd say go have some runs just for fun

[Vaubow Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Hi how do you apply for the graduation badge. I completed my C25k a few weeks ago. I assumed (wrongly) that it updated automatically 🙈. Thanks in advance.

[AnnieW55 in reply to Vaubow]

Look in the pinned posts for July graduation There's one there from ju-ju. This link might work

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Vaubow Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks AnnieW55 greatly appreciated. Can't wait to see my name with a graduation badge next to it 😁

[AnnieW55 in reply to Vaubow]

It will be a thing of beauty 😄

You've definitely earned it

👏🎈🍾🎉🎈👏

[Tasha99 Graduate]

ParkRun: best thing EVER!