W9R3

[ra4200]

I have done it!! I am very proud of myself!

Weeks 1 to 5 were very difficult. I wasn't convinced I would complete C25K. I repeated most weeks 1 to 4 and missed runs as it was too hot or going on holiday. I started this in July, so it has been a slow process.

The turning point was W5R3. When I did that I knew I could complete C25K. Joining this forum was another massive factor, which I did at W5R3. I received so much great advice. Thank you everyone for your support!

I finally learnt how to pace myself in week 9 run 2. Before that I have been going way too fast and every run was a massive struggle.

Today was great. I was slow for the first 20 minutes. My average pace was 6.01, so I was slightly below completing 5km today, but I did easily complete 5km in my previous two week 9 runs.

I had so much energy left today and my last km today was 5.25km. I was very slow in the first 4 km's. I have got the rest of my life to work out the correct pace for me!

I am not entirely sure what is next for me. I would love to find the right pace for me. I might try to keep a constant pace if 5.50km and see how I feel doing that.

I am already looking forward to my next run on Wednesday! Thanks again!

[Ravenjax Graduate]

That’s great, and really inspirational. I’ve just done W5 R3, and I’m amazed I managed to run 20mins non stop. It’s lovely hearing others made it. Hopefully I’ll be able to report similar success in four weeks. Congrats x

[ra4200 Graduate in reply to Ravenjax]

Thank you!

Well done - that is a milestone. You will do it now. Keep up the good work!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Congratulations on discovering the joys of slower running.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[ra4200 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! I will give this a read later to see what my next options are. Thanks again.

[BarbieW Graduate]

Well done, doesn’t that feel great?

Your times are way better than mine and I suspect many others on here!

There’s no stopping you now!

[ra4200 Graduate in reply to BarbieW]

Thank you! It does feel great. I really didn't think it was achievable, but it shows what you can do when you put your mind to it.

[SANDI_runs Graduate]

Well done you! Ive been graduated a few weeks now and still not running anywhere near your pace, but 30 minute running is coming much easier.

All the best on your running journey whichever path you take x

[ra4200 Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

Thank you! I am still learning about what I am capable of. I cannot wait for my next run to learn more about myself. Well done on graduating!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to ra4200]

Well done to you too

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! I found that last run in week 5 very liberating, and yeah it’s the run that says “I got this” more than any other. Work on pace little by little, shorten the run to keep it doable... and keep other runs long. Have fun with that. Celebrate long and hard first though, you’ve earned it.

[ra4200 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks as always - great advice! Good luck on your next run. You will be in the special club with me!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to ra4200]

Yeah... left my shoes in the car so I don’t have to look at them tomorrow 😂

[Dannybhoy625 Graduate]

Congratulations! It's a great feeling,enjoy the moment and hopefully keep it going.