Graduation!

[MDaw35]

What an amazing feeling this is to have completed C25K! A lot of determination goes a long way. I just need to keep this up. I had one main reason for doing this. I mentioned in my first post that i lost my mum very suddenly early this year. She was 52 which is no age. I owe it to her and my children to stay fit and healthy so i will continue this journey and build on what I've achieved so far. Thank you so much to everyone who has given me supportive comments in this group, this really has been an amazing journey. Good luck to everyone still on the journey and to those who are about to graduate.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Awww congratulations MDaw! 👏👏🎉🎉 I’m so very sorry to hear about your mum, but you’ve done her proud and she’ll have been cheering you on. ❤️

Good for you for being determined enough not only to start the programme in the first place, but to have smashed it. Very well done you! 👍💪😀👏🎉🍾🏅

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you so much x

[Hattie27 Graduate]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Absolutely smashed it! You should be sooo proud of yourself! Can’t wait to see where your running feet take you (I’m coming for graduation tonight)! Well done 😊💥🥂👏🏻🥇

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to Hattie27]

Thanks so much lovely and I'm sure you'll smash it too. Wishing you the best run to graduation 😊 x

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Congratulations! You've been so savvy and pro-active and it is great to see you getting to this achievement. Your Mum would be so proud! Enjoy using your new skill!

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

That is so hard..losing Mum at such an early age... x

Huge well done... this is a great start to your fitness journey! The good news is, it goes on and we will be here to help you.

Time to celebrate your achievement and know how proud your Mum is of you...x

Go get that badge...Graduate

[MDaw35 Graduate]

Thank you so much. Just out of interest how do i get that badge to show that I'm now a graduate on here?

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to MDaw35]

Congratulations 😊🍾🍾, go to the pinned posts for November graduates, that's where you sign up for your virtual badge.

Enjoy your day 🤩🤩

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Massive congratulations MDaw 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re all so proud of you !

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you so much

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to MDaw35]

You deserve it ! Hope you’ve a nice reward lined up 😀

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

A night out with the girls so plenty of gin ha ha

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to MDaw35]

Don’t injure yourself getting home then - take a taxi ! No tripping over kerbs ! 😄 Have a great time x

[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.

[MDaw35 Graduate]

Thank you very much. How do I show that I'm now a graduate on here?

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to MDaw35]

If you drop your username down here, your badge should hopefully magically turn up healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to sHAYM4N]

Done, thank you.

[sHAYM4N Graduate]

Massive congrats MDaw!! So sorry to hear about your mum, what you've done here though is more than a fitting tribute. I had similar reasons too with my dad being hospitalised with a heart valve infection for about 3 months last christmas. Giving yourself a healthy fit lifestyle and being an inspiration to your children is something you should be very very proud of, very very well done Graduate! 👨‍🎓

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to sHAYM4N]

Thank you so much for your lovely words...they mean a lot! Well done on your own graduation. I don't know about you but I'm celebrating tonight with plenty of gin ha ha

[sHAYM4N Graduate in reply to MDaw35]

Hahaha that sounds like a well deserved plan! Think I'm heading out for a curry, then may take a look at what's left in the drinks cupboard when I get back too! A rest day or two ahead now, why not?! 😉🍷👨‍🎓

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to sHAYM4N]

Enjoy 😊

[kwell39 Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation and finishing strong!! I am so sorry about your loss. I lost my mom two years ago and it is still tough. I think they would both be proud of us! Cheers!! 👏🏻👏🏻🥂

[lardofale Graduate]

A Fantastic effort, great work and for an excellent reason too! I started running last year at the age of 47 after feeling knackered chasing my boy up the stairs. That brought it home to me that being seriously unfit may have been contributory factors to my Dad passing away at 60 and his Father at 57.

On a more cheery note you'll love the new lease of life that running brings, I've never looked back and the continued support of all on here will keep you on track!

[MDaw35 Graduate]

Sorry to hear of their passing, it's never easy no matter how long ago it was. Thank you for your supportive comments, I fully intend to keep this going as you're right it does bring a new lease of life. Just need some proper running shoes now that don't cost the earth....putting them on my list to Santa ha ha

[Runemmyrun Graduate]

You are an inspiration. Be proud of yourself that’s an amazing achievement during tough times. I bet your family are be really proud of you. You are a star.

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to Runemmyrun]

Thank you so so much for your lovely words, they mean a lot x

[MrsBeario Graduate]

Massive hug & congratulations xx

[MDaw35 Graduate in reply to MrsBeario]

Thank you x