Woohoo! Absolutely cannot believe it! Nine thoroughly enjoyable weeks of this fabulous programme completed this morning! 🙌👊
I’m not going to lie, I found the last 5 minutes harder than last time, but I checked and I’d actually run further - 3.72k compared to 3.57k on Wednesday! 😀 So that’s a step in the right direction! 🏃♀️🐌🏃♀️ Still 🐌 but hey!! SnailsRUs!! 🐌🐌🐌
I couldn’t have done this without the help of all you guys. You are an AMAZING lot and it feels like you’re all personal friends somehow! Thank you for your encouragement all the way through. I love reading everyone’s posts and l’ll continue to do so! 👍🏻👍🏻
One thing is certain, I am now a Runner and this is just the beginning! ❤️❤️❤️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
So, good luck to everyone, whether you’re just starting out, graduating today or somewhere in between! 🏃♂️🏃♀️👊
Oh, and the sweaty grin face as promised! 😅
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Aww thanks Robert! I was so excited to get out there and even more though my final few minutes were hard work, the grin began before I’d finished the 30 minutes!! 😀😅🏃♀️
Awesome job girl 👍👍. I never had any doubts that you wouldn’t finish this program. Just don’t stop now and keep pushing yourself. I’ll do my r2 today and final on Sunday so I can join you on the podium 😁🎓. Again congrats
Thank you cheeseheads! You’re nearly there, and you’re going to romp through those last two runs no problem! There’ll definitely be a space on the podium for you, and don’t forgot the pic! 🏃♂️🏃♀️😀🙌
Well done thats amazing..👏👏👏👏 How does it feel?! You will be on a high all day👍😀. I know what you mean about this group you get all excited for everyone else, its like you know them well because we are all helping each other through the same thing. Now you just have to keep running!!😄
Thanks sooo much! I feel on cloud 9! I’m going to grinning inanely all day! I’m definitely going to keep running, in fact I can’t wait for Monday! I’ll be using W9 again I think. I need the structure! 😅🏃♀️
Thanks so much for all your encouragement! ❤️❤️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I’ve loved following your journey. You must be one of the most positive people I’ve encountered online! Thanks for all of the support you are giving to others as well.
Awww thanks Jay! I felt the same way about your posts when I first started out, always helpful, always encouraging. It’s such an achievement for everyone on here, and to have people behind you all the way definitely helps! 😀👍🏻
I’m going to gradually 🐌 away to 5k and see how long it takes! 🏃♀️👊
Yay!! Well done cheekychipmunks 🙌👊🙌 Have really enjoyed watching you on your journey, you have been one to watch! 😊 A very special day for you, and one you will remember 🤗 Congratulations ⭐️💫✨ and welcome to G-club!! 🎉🎉🏃♀️🤸♀️
Well done congratulations 🎊 on completing the app. I did my first ever parkrun last Saturday. Now I know I can run 5k in 41 minutes. Pace will come distant is the key and your out there doing it.
Whoop whoop whoop. Well done cheeky. Great photo and great achievement. Well done 👍. Save a space on the podium - will be there tomorrow. Think some bubbles are in order 🍾🍾🏃♀️🏃♀️👏👏👏
Huge congratulations cheekychipmunks. You're a graduate now!! 😁😁 And no more beetroot!!! So happy we graduated together after starting the same time and I know you'll carry on running on and on. Have you signed up for parkrun yet??!!
Thanks Crawlhome (Graduate!) It feels awesome and there’s no doubt in my mind that running is now a huge part of me life! Unbelievable! 🙌
It’s nice to go through this journey together with others, and hopefully we can all continue to post on here (or B210k) and keep cheering each other on! 👊
Yes I’ve registered for Parkrun, but I’ll have questions first! 🏃♀️🐌🏃♀️
I’m a snail too!! Not sure for Bristol, but I had such a great time at the Lydiard Park run in Swindon. A run around the Harbourside would be lovely. Probably need to get out early though. I’d have a look on line, I’m sure there’ll be a lot of choices there! You can try them all Graduate!! 😃❤️
Sorry it’s a bit late, but massive congratulations cheekychipmunks as others have said, you are such a positive force on here, so it’s great to be able to see you cross that starting line (yes starting line!) because now your journey as a runner can really begin. Enjoy that special feeling that comes with graduation, you deserve it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏃🏼♀️🏅👩🎓
Awwwww thanks so much Berksrover! I’m still buzzing, which is why I’ve been wide awake since 5.45am on a Saturday wishing I could go for a run - but boo it’s a rest day!!
Thank you for your encouraging words! Running (and this forum) are the best! ❤️🏃♀️😀
Well it is a beautiful morning here too, can't say the same for my run though, think I still haven't fully recovered from the last few days but it was good to be out there again
Woooooohoooooooooo 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ still can’t believe we started at the same time and you are now at the end! This is amazing, think you’ve caught the running bug now xx
I have caught it 100% Mashedpotato! I’m even wishing I could go out this morning, but of course I won’t because it’s rest day! Waaaaa! Tomorrow though! 🏃♀️🐌😀
Well done to you, that’s a fantastic achievement. Don’t concern yourself for a second about speed though. I measure my running in time rather than distance right now, I’ll worry about speed a little further down the line.
I start week 8 on Monday and I’m surprised at how much I’ve been enjoying it. I’ve always found previous attempts at running to be utterly boring but I really believe I’ll stick at it now.
Thanks B-dog! Yes I’m not concerned about distance, I’m just planning on continuing doing 30 minute runs a while longer and seeing what happens. No hurry (just as well!) 😅
Good luck to you with W8. It’s only 3 extra minutes per run - you’ll smash it! 😀👍🏻
Judging from past experiences, those extra 3 minutes will probably feel more like 3 hours. For now though, I’m just going to enjoy this glass of wine 🙂
Well Done, that's fantastic, due to do my last run tomorrow, should have been on Friday but was sick, looking forward to the morning, funny how I'm missing it already
Thank you cazzam! Will be looking out for your post tomorrow - good luck, you’ll have it in the bag! I have extra bubbly to share when you make it to the podium! 🍾🥂🏃♀️👍🏻
Oh thank you so much for saying that! 😀 I’ve just had the best time doing this programme and I used to absolutely loathe running! Not any more! ❤️🏃♀️🥂
Thanks Vernon! I always turn an appealing shade of tomato whether the weather is cool or warm! Still grinning from ear to ear and can’t wait to get out there again! Bet you can’t wait either! 👏👏👏
Thank you!!!!!! It was such an amazing feeling and a goal I never imagined I’d make! This programme really is amazing - it opens up so many doors for us all! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I understand exactly how you feel! I cant wait to get there. It is a huge accomplishment! Unthought-of challenge for me. I always hated running and panted on my first week of 1 min runs!!! Now i am excited on the run days! What is happening?!?!?
I know, it’s totally bonkers. I’d make any excuse not to - too old, too short, too busy with the kids etc. Well this programme has blown all that malarkey out of the water, and now I’m a total convert! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️😀
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