Week 9 Run 3 - and it felt gooooood!!!

[Runrobin]

Just back from my graduation run. I had found the first two runs this week really quite tough and was expecting to feel the same for this one but I seemed to find a comfortable pace & rythym. I didn't get a stitch for the first time in a while & I covered much more distance than I had done on any previous session. In fact I REALLY enjoyed it...while I was actually running...not just the afterglow!

Thank you to everyone on this forum. I have been quietly following everyone's progress & the advice, support & encouragement on here has definitely spurred me on.

When I started the programme back in August the thought of running for even a few minutes felt like a mammoth task. Someone early on told me don't look too far ahead, trust the process, so I did & do you know the process really does work.

I am really looking forward to consolidation now over the next few weeks. I have a 5k race in 2 weeks and for the first time I'm feeling like I can do it!

[Ajn66]

Well done 😊

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to Ajn66]

Thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Runrobin on completing 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 completed C25K with W9R3 🏃 😉

[jayval70]

Well done and Congratulations 🎓🎓🎓

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to jayval70]

Thank you!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done and good luck for your race.

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you!

[Sunnybraeboats Graduate]

Well done you 👍

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to Sunnybraeboats]

Thank you!

[Riseandshine Graduate]

Well done ! X

[paul1960 Graduate]

well done

[Julielongdon Graduate in reply to paul1960]

Well done - it’s a fantastic achievement - never 10 weeks ago would I think I would now be running 5k every Saturday on a park run 🏃‍♀️

[paul1960 Graduate in reply to Julielongdon]

doing 5k 3 times aweek on tredmll is easy its just getting outside

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to paul1960]

I did one of my runs on a treadmill due to bad weather & I found it surprisingly tough having been used to running outdoors but outdoors is more satisfying. I think i'll just keep mixing it up as it suits me - with a young family you just gotta do what you can!!

[paul1960 Graduate in reply to Runrobin]

thats what ithink i will do not made my mind up yet but realy do want to try outside

[Silverfox1943 Graduate in reply to paul1960]

Go on Paul make the break and get outside. Pick a nice day and you will love it. Of course where you live can be a factor.

[paul1960 Graduate in reply to Silverfox1943]

well done

[Runrobin Graduate in reply to Julielongdon]

Thanks! That's great encouragement. I'm hoping to give a parkrun a go in a few weeks time.

[Julielongdon Graduate in reply to Runrobin]

I’m really enjoying them - loads of encouragement from other runners and a buzz afterwards 🙋🏼‍♀️ people walk it too

[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.

[BeckySharp1]

Fantastic. That sounds like a great feeling.... and on your last run of the programme, even sweeter.

[Silverfox1943 Graduate]

Great well done. I'm not there yet but yr first 5k I suggest dont get carried away; nice and easy. You will get better each race.

[Simba77 Graduate]

Well done. I have my last run tomorrow then going to do 3x 20 minute runs.

[Janfran Graduate]

Congratulations!! I'm hot on your heels, having just done W9R2. So pleased to hear you enjoyed the graduation run so much. I hope I will too on my 'final' run later this week.

[OnlineTwin Graduate]

Congratulations! I'm also one of those who have just completed W9R2, so nearly at graduation too.

I took the opportunity to run my local ParkRun route along the seafront instead of the roads near my home. And I have to say that the location change was great to bring some freshness and new motivation before my final C25k run. Yes, it felt good to me too. I might just grow to love this running thing. Bring on W9R3!

[Katnap Graduate]

Fantastic! Keep running Runrobin! Keep smiling 😸

[rustyrun Graduate]

Well done! I did my W9R2 today and will hopefully do my graduation run on Friday. It is a fantastic programme - like you, I started in August and cannot believe that I've got the the end (almost!). Changed my life and my outlook on running completely.