Graduated

[antonioa]

Yay....finally. Is there space on the podium for a small one? Maybe a bit of brashness had crept in, but I found today hard going. I'm in Great Yarmouth today, so ran along the promenade. It was windy but welcoming to pound a different route. I'm especially happy as I had started in January but had to stop at W3R1 due to tearing my achilles. It took six months before I could start up again.

I'd like to thank all that have posted encouraging posts during the nine weeks. You and the forum have helped tremendously.

If you're struggling, keep at it. Grit your teeth and say you can do it. Nine weeks ago I hadn't run in 30+ years. If i can do it, anybody can! Have faith in yourself.

I'm going to take a week out to give my poor body a rest, haha. Then I intend to keep up 30mins x3 per week and Parkruns. I'll still be around offering my tuppence worth now and then. Thank you all. Now, where's that champers??

Love to all, Antonio xx

[BellaJ Graduate]

Really well done - it's a great feeling isn't it !!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to BellaJ]

Thank you. I'm ecstatic, and it's great seeing "Graduate" next to my name!

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Fantastic news. Congratulations on your graduation 🏆🥇👏👏👏

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thank you

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Always room for one more. Hearty congratulations.

[antonioa Graduate in reply to sparkyjohn]

Cheers!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations Antonio.

Tough last ruin, torn achilles, big steps up on intervals, hard work, there’s nothing that can stop you.

Have a great evening and well deserved week off. And remember, as you’re having a week off, that dehydrating stuff you’ll be drinking tonight won’t affect your next run 😂

[antonioa Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. More excuse to drink!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Right here.. cheers! Huge congratulations and well done ! Great place to Graduate

Consolidation is the name of the game after the party...but right now.. celebrate your well deserved success!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks. Am I reading that right - you're based in Gt Yarmouth??

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to antonioa]

No... just appreciation of your run location

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I get it now. Too much bubbly, hic!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to antonioa]

No such thing

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha

[Fitterhazeleyes_23 Graduate]

Well done and congratulations 🤣

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Fitterhazeleyes_23]

Thanks

[Shakywakey Graduate]

Well done Antonio. You have don fantastically well. What a great achievement 👏👏

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Shakywakey]

Thank you. Achievements had been thin on the ground, so this was more than welcome.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done and congratulations🏃‍♀️😊

[antonioa Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you

[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.

[antonioa Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. I'll have a good read!

[Keasel Graduate]

Many congrats to you. Esp as you have had to wait to get off the IC to try again. Enjoy the bubbly! 🍾

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Keasel]

Thank you

[SANDI_runs Graduate]

Yeah!!! Well done Antonioa, great to have you up on the podium with us!! Loving your new shiny badge x

I'm having a few days off before my first post grad run too!

[antonioa Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

It's an honour to be sharing it with so many that have graduated before me. Lots of room left for many more!!

[Bandit14 Graduate]

Awesome - well done you😊

Enjoy the celebrations x

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Bandit14]

Thank you. I will

[Jude1963 Graduate]

Yet again, late to the bloody party! 🙄Where’s my bubbly??

I knew you’d do it Antonio, you promised you would!

(I don’t mean graduate....I mean you promised you’d post a selfie!!!)

Anyway... well done you. Really happy, thrilled and....dare I say...proud, since I’d singled you out as my running buddy way back in the new year. You didn’t let me down. I knew you had potential!

Keep in touch buddy. XXX

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

A...let me find my hanky. I've got something in my eye!! Thanks for supporting me and having faith. You've always been there. It's been a journey but one made easier by one and all I'm sure we'll remain buddies and the bubbly is on ice, just for you xxxx

[Jude1963 Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Cheers!

Have a nice weekend in Great Yarmouth. There’s worse places to be.

So funny, all this time I’ve been chatting to you and I had a mental image of you. ....and your photo was no surprise at all. Exactly as I thought. Weird eh?

Have a good rest. X

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Jude1963]

Oh dear. You poor thing having mental images of me. I can recommend a good shrink, haha x

[Tvoakes Graduate]

Wow well done! I’ve just finished week 5 (finishing with that 20 minute run - almost killed me off but looking forward to the next week!

Congrats On your super achievement - superwell done 👍👍

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Tvoakes]

Thanks. If you're like me, you'll get to prefer the longer runs. The walk, run, walk routine has its place but the longer, non-stop runs are far better. Watch out for W6R1. Hard to explain but you'll see what I mean. Good luck with the rest of the programme.

[Mellowyello Graduate]

Excellent, well done you for persevering 😀👐🏻👍🏼 Enjoy your celebrations 🍷🍫

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Mellowyello]

Cheers!!

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Well done Antonio! You rock! I have really enjoyed your posts and appreciated your support. You deserve a bottle of bubbly and a shiny new graduation badge xxxx

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

Thanks for your support too. The podium awaits you

Edit: I wrote the above before knowing you'd graduated

[Samarika Graduate]

Congratulations and well done 👟 🏆 👍

[antonioa Graduate in reply to Samarika]

Thank you

[1889Blades Graduate]

Well done fellow Graduate 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[antonioa Graduate in reply to 1889Blades]

Thanks