W9R3-Obligatory Graduation Photo!

[boniobiscuits]

I only went and did it!!

I am as excited as a dog trying to catch its own tail and ridiculously happy

So many thoughts swirling around my head as I was out that, to be honest, between all the random thoughts about how far I've come and a stonking playlist, that the time passed by pretty quickly.

I will confess to also stretching my run out to 33mins to get the full 5k, there was no way I was going to let myself graduate without it, that was a personal challenge to me.

To anyone just starting out, believe me, you can do it. It really does work. Look at me, ex-smoker, knocking on 50's door, hormones all over the shop and I still managed to succeed. This programme can be life-changing if you want it to be.

So, I'm clearly getting slightly over emotional and it's best I head off and grab a shower, although, not before grabbing my shiny new graduation badge first

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Brilliant, really well done 🏆👍🎉🎆🎇

Not over emotional at all, be justly proud and a bit smug too if you want. 🏃‍♀️💃🌟

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to sparkyjohn]

Thank you, I'm trying not to be Smuggy McSmug-Pants, but I'm finding it difficult tbh

[sparkyjohn Graduate in reply to boniobiscuits]

Go for it, I say

[Jojo24]

Well done!

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Jojo24]

Thank you Jojo24

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! Great run to finish on... very nice 5k time there. A tough summer and just look at you now! Celebrate like crazy and enjoy the next adventure

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I may have a small celebration later

[Runner60]

Fantastic well done

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Runner60]

Thank you Runner60

[M1i2e3]

So happy for you 😊

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to M1i2e3]

Thank you M1i2e3 ,you'll be there before you know it!

[Jundal Graduate]

Well done bonio!

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Thank you Jundal , it's been following in the footsteps of people like you that have kept me inspired!

[Jundal Graduate in reply to boniobiscuits]

👍💪🎆🎊🎉

[Jelon Graduate]

Fab, congratulations runner 🏃‍♀️👍🏻🙌😄🍾

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thank you Jelon , I do feel like a runner now!

[Hidden]

Superb, well done on graduating 👏👏👏👏 enjoy your celebrations, well deserved 😊

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hidden

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You look eleted on that lovely photo boniobiscuits, congratulations, yes, get that shiny new graduation 🎓📛 badge 😊

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Elated yes, glamorous no, LOL!! I wouldn't be using that pic if I was on a dating forum, but 'us' runners know what running and sweat really look like, don't we?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to boniobiscuits]

Yes, sweat and 🏃running is the name of the game 🏃😊

[Oldlady57]

Whoop, whoop fantastic boniobiscuits. What an achievement👏👏👏🥇🎓👍🏻

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to Oldlady57]

Thank you Oldlady57 , only a few more weeks and you'll be on the podium too

[LadyBeer Graduate]

Congratulations, amazing feeling isn’t it. I did my 1st post graduation Run this morning and only managed 4.6k in 30 mins. I need to get up to running 5k and forgetting the time for now. Well done 😀

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to LadyBeer]

It does feel flipping amazing. I'm thinking that I may have a short rest this week and then do my first post-grad run as Park Run on Saturday?

[misswobble Graduate]

Yay, well done you! Well, what a day you’ve had. It’s hard to take it all in at first isn’t it

Congratulations 🥂🏅.

See pinned posts for suggestions for progression to the next phase 💪😃👍🏃‍♀️

[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.

[HATTER8142 Graduate]

Congratulations Boniobiscuits, enjoy your celebrations and get that badge next to your name. Regards Hatter

[boniobiscuits Graduate in reply to HATTER8142]

Told you I was on your tail!!

[Amandana]

Woohoo! Congratulations!

PS - almost 50? I don't believe you!

[Redlettuce]

Well done you!! So so pleased for you..... Great photo!! I’m on week 6 and starting to feel nervous of those long runs. X

[SilverRunner Graduate]

Big congratulations. I graduated last Monday in the same way. Except my 5k took 36 mins. However, I can give you 10 years. Just proves almost anyone can do it. Determination, commitment, consistency and a positive attitude towards improving your health.

Go celebrate and take a rest.