I did it :)

As the title says, I finished W9R3 didn't get out yesterday because of Storm Callum, then woke up this morning and it was lashing. Debated with myself for a few mins and as my sister said... you're not made of sugar, the rain won't melt you 😂 so off I went and I enjoyed it. I smiled as I ran the last km lol I was so chuffed!

I'm absolutely delighted with myself and the confidence this program has given me, along with the lovely advice from everyone is just fab!

I started this to see if it would help with my depression and it really has!! I still take my meds, but I'm a happier person now all round. I'm still very shy posting on here, but am gaining confidence

To those who are unfit - I never ran before, are carrying extra weight (I'm 5ft1 and size 16), ex smoker - 4 months now, feeling nervous, please keep at this program no matter how often you might have to repeat a week or run. If I can do it, anyone can 😊😊

Now to go and make sure hubby has bought me a bar of chocolate to celebrate and the Prosecco is in The fridge 😉

Have a great evening x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Well done Sweetpea! It’s an epic achievement and you have every right in the world to feel proud! And in this weather! 👏👏🎉🎉😀😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Now go and enjoy your prosecco and bask in your well deserved glory! You are amazing! 👏👏👏

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks so much CCM xx

[HucknallRunner Graduate]

Congratulations on your achievement and braving the conditions! Here's to many more successful runs to come in the future.

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Thanks HucknallRunner 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Sweetpea3 for graduating here on C25K with week 9 run 3. To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓next to your username leave a message on the October graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page 🏃and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3.

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Thanks AlMorr 😊

[Lissy24 Graduate]

What a fabulous post. (And what a fabulous sister 😃

Congratulations Sweetpea! I've just had what I consider to be an awful 5k race over in Windsor. Didn't even get to 3k before the walking had to kick in but I did complete and you've just reminded me how far I've come/we've come (I'm only just squeezing into 14s now. A month ago I was a 16 and this time last year I was a 20/22. So keep going Sweetpea and keep that commitment to yourself. Enjoy the chocolate and Prosecco x

[Hidden in reply to Lissy24]

Thanks for your lovely word Lissy24. We all have our off days, but look at your amazing achievement!! Well done 😊xx

[Oaktree2]

Woo-hoo Sweetpea! How awesome are you! I had a huge smile on my face reading this post. Well done! 🏆🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻

[Hidden in reply to Oaktree2]

Thanks so much Oaktree2 😊x

[Monicarun Graduate]

Congratulations. Well done for going out in the weather. What a champion!

[Hidden in reply to Monicarun]

Thanks Monicarun 😊x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! Amazing how running changes other aspects of health isn’t it? Hopefully you can get off the meds in time too. You should be hugely proud of yourself and you definitely earned your chocolate and prosecco!

Maybe a shiny graduate badge next to your name will give you more confidence to post on here!

Enjoy celebrating tonight and many miles of future running.

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks so much UNM😊 Your posts have especially been a great help, even if I am just lurking reading them lol. I'll enjoy a few days rest and then back out as I've 5 weeks until my sister's wedding!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No worries. Enjoy some time off, I took a few after graduation and it felt fantastic to go back out there after... you’re going to that wedding in good shape.

[emily-m Graduate]

Brilliant, well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Did W9R2 this evening, so I hope to join you in the next few days. It's amazing to think how far we've come. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[Hidden in reply to emily-m]

Thanks emily-m. I'll expect to see graduate beside your name in a few days 😉 and we are great for what we've achieved. Good luck and enjoy W9R3 x

[emily-m Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. 😎

[Jiw1968 Graduate]

Fantastic achievement!

Well done-you thoroughly deserve the chocolate and the prosecco!🍾🍾

I am starting week 5 tomorrow and really hope I am posting the same great news as you in a few weeks!

[Hidden in reply to Jiw1968]

Thanks Jiw1968. Get week 5 out of the way, mentally and physically and that's you on the home straight. Good luck x

[Memebaby]

I love the fact that you took control of your health and had the courage to try something new and not at all easy to help you to feel better ... and it’s clear thst it was a major success on so many levels . Keep going and be very proud of what you have achieved x

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Thanks so much Memebaby x