Week9 - I have arrived!!!😱😱😱

[Hotheels]

24th June: W1R1 - Started C25K and found it challenging to run for 1 min straight without feeling out of breath.

Fast forward >>>>>

14th Aug: W9R1 - Ran 🏃‍♀️for a straight 30 mins and whilst tired, am feeling ecstatic!!! 😁

In just 8 weeks, I have actually run for 30mins and covered 3.5k. For someone who NEVER ran her entire life, that is nothing short of a miracle!!!

I've persevered through breathlessness, feeling like I was going to die, shin splits, horrific arch-pain, knee-niggles and have survived through it all........there have been times where I felt like giving up, but the amazing support here kept me going.

Well-meaning advice, suggestions, ideas, challenges, motivation, understanding.....and most of all the willingness to support and help one another.......it's all here and it's what makes C25K such a fantastic programme.

If I can get this far......ANYONE can!!!

Week 9....I have arrived!!!! 👊👊👊2 more runs to get to the prize🏆🏅....eeekks!!!!😱😱

#feelinggobsmacked #whatajourney #8weeks #runningismysaviour

[SANDI_runs Graduate]

Graduation is in reach. Enjoy week 9

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

Thanks Sandi!!!😊

Not long before its your turn too!!!

Aren't we smashing this running malarkey!!!👊👊👊😁😁😁

[Berksrover Graduate]

The champagne is on ice and can't wait to pour you a glass, well done, enjoy your holiday and come back a graduate x

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Berksrover]

Flying on Friday......and Saturday looks set to be the big day......!!!!😱😁😂

Yes.......Bubbles on the ready..........🍾🥂

I'll definitely drink to your good health.

Long may the running obsession continue!!!!😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Yay Hotheels, you’re so close to the podium and that shiny badge! You’ve done amazingly well and I hope you’re the proudest you’ve felt for a long time!

Can’t wait for your graduation post - plus pic if you can! We’re all here cheering you on, and you are absolutely, totally, going to smash W9!

Go woop it upside the head Hotheels! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀😀👍🏻👍🏻🙌🙌💪🏻💪🏻

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Nearly there.....cheeky!!! Never thought I'd make it this far in a million years.......thank you for your encouraging words xxx

I'm nothing if not traditional....so post with pic will duly be uploaded when I get there.......

Didn't think I'd feel this emotional......I'm going to blubber in a moment....lol!!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Awww, I know just how you feel! I was the same way. In fact I had butterflies the day before my graduation run! What on earth has running done to us?!! 😅🏃‍♀️😀❤️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hah!!! I'm working right up to Thursday....we fly on Friday morning. And my first thoughts about the holiday are.....we'll check into the hotel, I'll get the unpacking done and kids settled and then I'll go for a wander to check out whether I can plot a suitable running route.........

I've become one of those people who WANT to run no matter where they are.......lol!!!!😂😂🤣🤣😉😉😁😁

We would've laughed if anyone had even suggested such a thing whilst on holiday a mere 8 weeks ago........now look at us!!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😍😍😍😍😍

[Deborahchick46 Graduate]

Wahoo well done . Only 2 to go. I knew you could do it. Xx . 🏃🏃🏃🍾💚

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Deborahchick46]

Wonders will never cease......lol!!! Almost there.......😁

Thanks chicka xxxx

[Deborahchick46 Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Very welcome 😊 xx

[Marko5]

Congratulations that’s amazing. Keep it up only 2 runs left. I’m only on week 4. Can’t imagine running that long. Well done

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Marko5]

I didn't believe it was possible for me run 5mins in my early weeks.....but Here I am today.......sweating and extremely happy and proud that I've run a full 30mins nonstop in week 9.

Trust in the programme......you'll definitely get there and smash it!!!👊👊👊

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Fantastic Hotheels!! You superstar!! Enjoy your next two runs! You’ve done an amazing job!! ❤️❤️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Hah!!! Definitely feel like a superstar right now.......lol!!!!

I could move mountains 🏔with this high.....my first 30mins and I'm feeling on top of the world!!!🌍

Still a snail 🐌with only 3.5k in 30mins......but that's better than anything I've done till date!!!!

Hope you are enjoying your tourist running!!!😎

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Back home today! It was great!!

You’ll be on top of that mountain very soon!! ❤️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Ah....welcome back to old Blighty!!

And good luck☘ in your B210k venture........xxxx

Not that you'll need it.....because you're going to smash it totally!!!

👊👊👊💪💪💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Thanks Hotheels! I see your graduation run will be on holiday!! Perfect!!👌🏽 😍❤️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes!!! Nervous and excited about doing the grand finale in an unfamiliar setting.....but I'm definitely going to give it my best shot!!!!😁

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

You’ll smash it Hotheels!! 😉❤️

[Runip Graduate]

Nearly there! You've done 30 mins once and now you know you can do it again. Can't wait for the graduation party!

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Runip]

It was a slog.....but mind over matter!!!! Yes......spot on....if I can do it once, I can do it again........!!!!🏃‍♀️😍

Thank you.....you're hot on my heels.....and are doing great. Keep it up!!!

We're going to rock our worlds by smashing our running every week!!!💪💪💪

[Jelon Graduate]

Sounds like you’ve had quite a journey well done for persevering. Enjoy the last 2. 😊👍🏻🏃‍♀️

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thank you!!! Yes.....it's been an amazing journey so far!!!! A real eye-opener in certain areas........and I'm hoping this is simply the beginning of a long and passionate affair with running!!!😁

[Hotheels Graduate]

KayBee1000 - The knee support thingy definitely helped.......which is why I could crack today's run without being in too much pain.

Thank you muchly!!!!😘

[KayBee1000 Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

Just seen your post - sorry I didn’t reply at the time! I’m so glad it helped, I thought it wasn’t ‘hard’ enough to do anything when I got mine, but it has made the difference to my ability to run. I should finish Week 8 on Saturday, then it’s on to Week 9 ... gulp!

I see you’ve graduated - congratulations! 🤩

[Shakywakey Graduate]

You are nearly there and doing great 🤜

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Shakywakey]

Thanks Shaky!! x

[Robert_IS_a_Runner Graduate]

Well done! Have enjoyed reading about your journey so far - nearly there!!!⭐️🎖

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Robert_IS_a_Runner]

My journey has been nothing if not eventful.......lol!!!

Drama follows me....not vice versa!!!!😂😂😂😉😉😉

[Hidden]

Inspiring to New runners and old.

Keep Smiling Hotheels. ☺️👍

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah Gaz......it's guys like you who welcomed me with open arms when I tentatively started and made me feel secure in pushing boundaries........I'm at Week 9 only because you've been cheering me all along!!!!

Thank you!!! x

[Dee_N Graduate]

Get in!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Well done amazing lady! You’ve kicked arse!! Soooo close now xx

[Hotheels Graduate in reply to Dee_N]

Close enough Dee!!! Let's hope the knee behaves........lol!!!😉