All boxes ticked..full house

[Gingernutter]

In just over 7 weeks of running every other day (excepting a couple of drunken weekends) I have just completed/graduated C25K by running non stop for 30 minutes 3x this week.

So proud of myself for this achievement and my level of commitment. It is unbelievable.

My graduation run felt quite academic as I have already run it twice happily (?) this week. The time for celebration for me, was W1R1 actually starting the challenge and my first 20 minute run which was very emotional, tears all the way. Today is acknowledgement and consolidation of all those runs I have completed and I am very thankful for all the support I have received from this group.

For me the next challenge starts Wednesday, to keep motivated and keep running. Fingers crossed for the next podcasts but I am so going to miss my running buddy Sanjeev! He's my hero 🙃

[Snuffy_T Graduate]

Respect ! Well done

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Snuffy_T]

Thank you Snuffy_T!!

[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.

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!! I've already had a sneaky preview of your very informative post and downloaded the 3 apps. it mentions about downloading one without the intro from iTunes, would you know if there'san android version anywhere? Many thanks again for advice and cheering on 😊

[Summersprint Graduate]

Well done.

Yes I agree it’s a big commitment both physically and emotionally.

Be proud of yourself. Congratulations

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Summersprint]

Cheers Summersprint 👍😊 now let's see if I really have changed in my mental and physical approach???

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You're the hero😉 h

Huge congratulations and well done. After the party..this goes on...and we will be there running with You!

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much oldfloss, for your support and positive comments x

[Pearla97]

Well done!

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Pearla97]

Thank you!!!😊

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Well done! Congratulations! 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Thank you Ang3333 😊

[Samarika Graduate]

Congratulations 👟🏆☺

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Samarika]

Cheers Samarika 👍👍

[DorsetRunner Graduate]

Awesome achievement - well done and make sure you keep running going forward. 😀

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to DorsetRunner]

Thank you DorsetRunner I'm loving having 'graduate' after my name 😊! I'm due out tomorrow morning..

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Well done Gingernutter! 🎉💐👏👟🏅🎂🍾🎊👏💐.

I agree with you that the next challenge is keeping motivated - I am currently trying to run 3x per week and bring my Parkrun time down below 45 minutes. A longer term goal for me is to get a Parkrun 50 t-shirt, but I estimate that's a 2-year horizon (I've done the grand total of 2 so far 🤣.) What's your plan for next steps?

[Bluep Graduate]

Well done you!! I'm on week 9 (1 down, 2 to go) and totally agree with your comments...... except that Michael is my man!

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Bluep]

Thank you Bluep, it'll be you with graduate next to your name very soon!! Well done..the finish is in sight 😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Bluep Graduate in reply to Gingernutter]

Thanks very much for your encouragement.... one more run to go now x

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Massive congratulations to you!! Well done Graduate! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🎓 🏆 ❤️

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Cheers Fabulous450! It's such an amazing feeling to be part of the graduate group 👍👍😊

[boniobiscuits Graduate]

Oh my days, I am so sorry I missed this yesterday!!

You rock (and run!) and I am absolutely bursting for you. You, my lovely, are a RUNNER!!!

Gingernutter you have been the best virtual running buddy I could have asked for and you've picked me up when I've been down like an absolute trouper. Only three more runs and I'll be there on the podium with you!!

I hope you celebrated last night?

[Ibot]

You are amazing well done 👍🏼

[Gingernutter Graduate in reply to Ibot]

Thank you sooo much Ibot 👍👍😊

[Gingernutter Graduate]

Oh thank you soo much boniobiscuits, I may have had a glass or two and some chocolate!!

My virtual pacemaker, always one step ahead of me (especially running at 5am while I lie in till 7am). Couldn't wait ewch day to hear about your latest exploits..wasp stings, sweaty pits and dog friendly sweat to name a few.

There's a space waiting for you next to me on the graduate program and then our running adventures will really begin...have an awesome day 😊😊 xx