W9R3 done in Torremolinos. What a way to graduate!!

[Purpleandpink]

10 weeks ago I had never run, other than as a small child! In the last 10 weeks I've battled low blood pressure & low blood sugars (making morning runs a bit tricky!), a dodgy hip, been diagnosed with asthma (inhalers have made SUCH a difference), pulled my lower back and I've still managed to finish and graduate. My final 2 runs have been at sunrise along the coastal promenade in Torremolinos, and what a way to end the C25K! I never thought I'd be able to run and I'm so happy that I have managed it. Some runs I love, some I feel like I'm trudging through treacle, but I love that I can get out wherever I am and just 'go for a run', something I never thought I'd be able to say. I'm looking forward to gradually increasing time, distance and speed and thanks to everyone who has posted great advice I think I pretty much know how to go about that safely. Going to consolidate back home in the cold UK weather until end of month and then start on the 5K-10k plan on here (ju-ju's I think??)

I know I've not posted on here before but I've read loads of your posts and they are soooo motivational and have really kept me going. What a brilliant community to be a part of. Looking forward to braving a park run once I've got my morning run/blood sugar issues under control and being part of that community too. Yay! I did it!!

[uncle_wiggy Graduate]

Lovely post of a great success story, massive congratulations to you & what a lovely place to graduate! 💐🎉🍾 🎖️🎓

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Lovely photo Purpleanpink. Congratulations 😊on completing C25K with week 9 run🏃 3 along the coastal prom at Torremolines. To get your graduation🎓 badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓next to your username leave a message on the October graduate 🎓 (November Post is not available) pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K.

[Purpleandpink Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the info. I can't find the pinned post though ☹️. Is it available when on the site on smartphone or only on desktop?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Purpleandpink]

Try the desktop version with a laptop or PC, I think the October Post is there, I have noticed that even with a 64GB Smartphone there are still some sites I can only access on my laptop.

[Purpleandpink Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr. I'm not the most tech savvy but I found it in the end!

[blackcatgib Graduate]

Well done you

We can’t wait to start my graduation week on Tuesday

You really are a runner now 😊😊

[Purpleandpink Graduate in reply to blackcatgib]

Thanks blackcatgib. More a plodder but I'm moving which is more than 3 months ago!

[blackcatgib Graduate in reply to Purpleandpink]

Don’t put yourself down ! We are runners 🏃‍♀️

[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

[Running-nana Graduate]

Well done, such a fantastic achievement 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Mickrob Graduate]

Congratulations, well done!

[Sybilw Graduate]

Well done you to overcome all those issues. Congratulations- keep on running. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[BeckySharp1]

fabulous post and fabulous pic. well done to you!

[Crib Graduate]

Well done, great achievement & a lovely picture 👍🎉🎉🎉

[OnlineTwin Graduate]

Congratulations! A great place for your graduation run too.

[jayval70]

Sounds like you have had a real battle P&p - you must be one tough cookie. Congratulations 🎓🎓🎓