Wow! I've done it......😂

[Jag1jacq]

What a great (tough but gr8) journey it's been over the last 9 weeks. Today I completed the last 30 min run of the programme and continued to reach 5 Km in 35.03 mins. I'm delighted with this as it was a v. Cold and windy morning.

I feel so good, for as well as C25K I've just finished the NHS weight loss programme and with both plans in action have lost over 10 Kg.

I should be out of 5 year remission period from cancer at the end of the year and hope I can maintain this fantastic feeling.

I now intend to concentrate on barefoot (minimalistic footwear) running, improving my style, running for fun and without injury for 30 min X 3 times a week.

Would like to thank all the C25K family and particular the administrators for contributing such enthusiasm, support and knowledge......thank you all and enjoy your running.

[jayval70]

Lovely post. So inspiring for those of us following behind you. Congratulations on your graduation and good luck with your future runs 🎓🎓🎓

[Jag1jacq in reply to jayval70]

That's a lovely reply jayval70, thank you. Good luck with your training towards graduation. Have fun, try and enjoy every run, even though they may feel tough at the time.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Jag for graduating, its been a hard journey so just enjoy your celebrations of knowing that C25K has helped your running journey today with graduating. 🎓 😊 🏃 🏃 🏃

[Jag1jacq in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan, much appreciated. Is your sore hip on the mend?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Jag1jacq]

My hip is no longer sore, thanks Jag, that is why I was able to run my 1st 5K in the time I ran it, also I have been running quite a bit recently and it shows no signs of coming back, I also had a corn at the back of my right toe which has been bothering me on and off for several years, especially when I went on long walks during the winter months and recently when I ran, but it too has gone and shows no sign of coming back.

[Jag1jacq in reply to AlMorr]

That's great news Alan.....well done you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Jag1jacq]

Buzzing, bouncing, eleted, are some of the words used here on C25K after people have completed these three "milestone runs".

Week 5 run 3,

week 9 run 3, graduation and the first time they run a 5K.

[jen2708]

Fantastic!!! Congratulations!

[Jag1jacq in reply to jen2708]

Thanks Jen, I'm still buzzing and can't wait to hit the road again. Good luck with your quest, have fun.

[Oldlady57]

Congratulations Jag1jacq. Fantastic achievement 👏👏👏🎓🥇

[Jag1jacq in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks OL61.....you have really helped as I've been following your posts. Well done to you and thanks again.

[Oldlady57 in reply to Jag1jacq]

Wishing well for the future on all three points. Truly inspirational👏👏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Double congratulations on graduating and that 5k. Best advice I’ve seen for going minimalist is to start with one run a week... good luck on that journey. Have a great celebration.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate]

Well done! Barefoot running? Sounds adventurous!

[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.

[Jag1jacq in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Cheers Ian and thanks for the great mentoring that you have provided me and others 🏃☺

Something I noted that you posted today that I was not aware of re: parkruns:

NHS C25K can be entered as the running club.

Although I've registered with parkruns, I've not taken part yet; just been on their site and added ny new club information (of which I'm very proud). I think this is a great way of highlighting how the NHS help people improve and maintain their health and fitness.

Thanks again Ian

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Jag1jacq]

Thanks.

I agree, and it means that you can keep track of other C25kers on results pages.

Ian...............is a misnomer..........my fault, with my obscure nom de web.

Tim

[Jag1jacq in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks and soz Tim 😅

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Wow! Many congratulations both on your weight loss and on your graduation! Enjoy your time on the podium and all the very best for your onward running journey. 😊🎓🍾🥂🎉🏅👏🏻👍☀️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️I think that I can hear the clapping from here!

[Jag1jacq in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you so much 61....onward and upward.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Hi, I have read your reply to IannodaTruffe and I also have NHS C25K as my running club. There only seem to be three NHS C25K-ers who have taken part at my local park run, although there are sometimes over 500 runners!

[Jag1jacq in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Hmm, that's interesting. ..I only found out by chance....just wondering if it's worth pinning a post. I'll message one of the administrators.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate in reply to Jag1jacq]

I expect that some of the other runners began with C25k but don't record their club. The vast majority of runners who run at my local park run don't have a club name by they name.

[hudsondoglets Graduate]

Yay. Well done x

[Hokitika Graduate]

Well done!

[Maisymoo3]

Very well done. I bet you feel on top of the world. Good luck for the end of the year x

[Jalk]

lovely post, many congratulations on completing C25K, inspiring to hear other peoples stories, keeps me going. I hope you continue getting out there and doing it. x

[Jag1jacq in reply to Jalk]

Thanks a lot Jalk, hope you are still on track 👍