Blimey! I’ve done it!

[Auden]

Well I’m staggered but I completed run3 of week 9 this evening around St James’s Park! I’ve not found a single run easy - I’m not a natural athlete so I’ve ground it out. My first park run in Oxford in a week and a bit.

Not sure what I’ll do going forward - but it would be nice to run 5k in relative comfort and not be wheezing like a cart horse!

All I’ll say to anyone struggling and worried that you aren’t gliding round with ease: I’m just like you! Keep going!

All the best everyone

Paul

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done getting to wk9 r3 you must be so proud . It's people like you that encourage me to keep going 😊😊😊

[Auden Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks! Do keep going. It can be tough I know but grit those teeth and run as slowly as you can!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations!

Consolidation is good now... just keep doing that run until it’s comfortable... it will come sooner than you think, for proof... look at what you just did!

St James’s to Oxford is quite a journey! Enjoy that parkrun.

Now, up on the podium and let’s get your well deserved celebration started!

[Auden Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks v much👍 And for other encouraging posts over the last few months- much appreciated.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ Massive congratulations. Hope the park run goes well. Happy running 😀

[Auden Graduate]

Thank you! It’s a really good feeling!

[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.

[Auden Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks v much - I’ll have a look!

[MrsH1969 Graduate]

Congratulations!

[Auden Graduate in reply to MrsH1969]

Thanks!👍

[jayval70]

Congratulations 🎓🎓🎓

[Auden Graduate in reply to jayval70]

Many thanks 😀

[Irish-John Graduate]

Congratulations Graduate

[Auden Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Cheers John!

[Dragonflies Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation Auden 🎉👏👏👏🏅Great achievement and milestone 🏃‍♂️

Consolidation runs of 30 minutes x 3 times per week have made a real difference to me. Both in terms of enjoyment and the huffing and puffing. It’s beginning to feel easier. I hope you find it helpful too. Have a great running journey from here on 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🙌

[Auden Graduate in reply to Dragonflies]

Many thanks DF👍 I’m going to do just that! Happy running to you!

[hudsondoglets Graduate]

Fantastic. Well done to you and enjoy your Park Run. They’re great fun.

[Auden Graduate in reply to hudsondoglets]

Thanks!

[Auden Graduate]

Thank you - I’m looking forward to it!

[Oldishrunner Graduate]

Well done. At least everyone can hear you coming.

[Auden Graduate in reply to Oldishrunner]

True! 👍

[purplewalker Graduate]

Yay! Well done you!!

[Auden Graduate]

Thanks Purple.😀