So today I did what I always thought would be impossible and finished my Couch to 5K!
I’m 21 and I’ve never had an interest in sports or keeping fit but when going through some tough times with family I found the motivation to finally get started. Plus the encouragement of my friends and the slight jealousy of them all talking about running all the time!
So I began my journey on couch to 5K and I was surprise how hard I found it, but I kept going and after a week or so I just fell in love with it! My god it wasn’t easy to keep going at times but the comments on here kept me going all the time.
I can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this journey, I’m so much fitter, I feel so much better and have found my running a great way to cope with the stress of being a final year student nurse (which is very stressful).
I’m eternally grateful for the comments and support I’ve received on this app, you truly are some of the nicest people I’ve ever spoken too!
It’s safe to say my blood, sweat and tears have gone into this journey but my god it’s been so worth it!
And some beautiful flowers my parents sent me knowing I’d complete my couch to 5K today 😊😍❤️
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Wow great story thanks for sharing. Ive got 7 more runs to go and the support and stories like yours are great and a testament to this programme. Keep up the running!!
Thank you! Not long until you finish now, just keep going! x
Well done! 🙌 Huge congratulations on your achievements! I graduated today too, It’s a great feeling isn’t it?! 🎉👌 Enjoy your day & Happy running 🤩🤸♀️🎉
Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run🏃 3and graduating 🎓. I have been following your progress and wish you a very special congratulations. 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 of C25K, once again well done and I wish you all the best for your final studies.
We need people like you, young medical professionals, who can spread the word about the transformative power of exercise to change physical and mental health.
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot as I will definitely be promoting C25K to patients in the future and hoping to raise awareness of C25K in the trust I’ll be working in!
Thank you for the lovely comment x
Well done 👍 Great achievement! You have every right to feel proud of yourself 😊x
Well done you. Its nice to know some younger people out there doing this and not just oldies that realise we need to be doing something quick before all seizes up. I'm 52 and graduated last weekend. have never been overweight but can feel the old joints creaking too. Good luck in yours finals as well.
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