I did it!

[Dougyb83]

Well I did it!!! Week 9 run 3 complete. I managed 4.2km in the 30 minutes so I'm quite happy with that.

I forgot my headphones so thought I was going to really struggle without the app and some music for distraction but actually found it quite nice not being reminded every 5 minutes how long I have left .

I think I'll keep pushing myself to reach the 5k in 30 mins then take a look at the 10k.

Never thought I'd be running for 30 minutes straight.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job. Sometimes it’s nice to hear your feet and the birds... or even screaming kids and traffic!

Congratulations... that 5k will come, but first you must celebrate 🎉

[Dougyb83 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Well more like the whir of the treadmill lol, but was still good.

Oh a celebration is a must, thanks

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Dougyb83]

Ah the patter of feet on a conveyor! Sounds like hell to me! I have lots of respect for those that can stay on a treadmill comfortably!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done Dougyb83😊👍for graduating here on C25K👍😊get the word Graduate next to your name by going to the September graduation post and tell them that you have completed C25K with W9R3 🏃🏃😊😊💯per cent

[Dougyb83 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you, do I need to have completed 5k before I graduate?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Dougyb83]

NO.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge congratulations... the runs are done.. the badge awaits.. time to party!!! Then... the best bit.. it goes on

[Dougyb83 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you.

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Congratulations graduating with a nakid run at that .. cheeky 🤣

Enjoy your celebrations.. well deserved 😁

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Great stuff, have glass of something special!

[MVBrown Graduate]

Well done. 🎓

[GTypeR Graduate]

Congrats! I was a treadmill grad too and enjoyed it. I’m thinking exactly the same thing, I got 4.5 in 30 mins and going to try getting to 5k in 30 if I can before moving on. You going to do any park runs?

[Dougyb83 Graduate in reply to GTypeR]

Thanks, congrats to you too.

I've done a couple of outside runs already, along the canal (nice and flat). But after a gym workout the treadmill is an easy option for me to be honest. Unless I start running on different days to my gym days I guess, then I may venture outdoors a little more.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Dougyb83 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, a good read with lots of useful info. I've often wondered if the same C25K app could be used after graduation to increase pace. So start at week 1 run 1 again but run at a much higher pace than when you first started. Or would going back to the short runs have more of a negative effect?

[MVBrown Graduate]

I know I’m a bit late but congrats and well done. 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎓

[Shadil50]

Wow well done 👍 that’s great news keep up the good work, how do you feel in your self?? Can you see a change in your body shape??