W9R3

[Jazzyjeff11]

I started this journey because I knew something in my life needed to change. I felt lethargic, demotivated and to be honest, pretty damn sad. C25K has changed my life. I remember crying before heading out for my first run. I felt so anxious and self conscious. I ran this run free of doubt, knowing that I am stronger, healthier and happier. I even asked my boyfriend, who ran Beijing Marathon last year, to accompany me. It was an absolute pleasure to run beside him. Long may this good feeling continue.

Thank you to every single person who has taken the time to reply to my posts, offer support and share their own experiences. Tonight I'll raise to celebrate us all! Thank you so much 🥂

[uncle_wiggy Graduate]

The power of taking back control is a wonderful thing. Well done you! 👍💪👏👏👏And enjoy your celebrations 🎉🍾🎓

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thank you so much 😊

[steviej99 Graduate]

Wow that's just great jazzy thanks for sharing!

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Thank you Stevie! The very best of luck for your final week 😊🎉

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Thanks Jazzy, I get such a huge air punching sense of achievement after each run now and I am in awe of this plan. Hoping to graduate at my first parkrun with my son (also a marathon runner) next Saturdsy

[misswobble Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Well done Jazz! Great feeling isn’t it Congratulations 🏅💪🏃‍♀️👏🍰

You could head on over to the 10k community and watch this week’s Ju-Ju film clip about her 10 is the Magic Number programme

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you misswobble 😊! It is the best feeling. Now to keep running!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Keep running into infinity😁💪👍🏃‍♀️ It keeps you fit and sane, oh and slim 😃

C25k+ Stepping Stones podcasts might be your natural next step. Tricky beggars however and some peeps can’t hack them. Dark mUtterings about the music or sumthin 🤷‍♀️😁😎

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Me too! We had a fist pump moment and even a little hug when the 30 minutes was over. I'll be sure to check in next weekend for your park run update. It's a great feeling to run next to a pro 😜. Good luck!

[jlw34 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

I graduated at parkrun with experienced running friends and it was amazing. Enjoy🎉

[LostRunner Graduate]

Well done! What an inspiration!

I’m starting week 6 today and this is helping spur me on!!

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to LostRunner]

Thank you LostRunner! The best of luck for week 6! I found the first run tough. Make sure you take it slowly and you'll be absolutely fine. You're on the home stretch now. The only way is up from here 🎉😊

[molly1973 Graduate]

Congratulations!! What a great journey! Long may it continue x

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thank you Molly! Good luck for your future runs 😊

[Mercmancouchto5k Graduate]

Well done Jazzy. I just finished W2R3 on Thursday and am leaving it till Sunday to start W3. I hadn't jogged for over 40 years, and was worried I would not be able to do it. Feeling great at having accomplished W2 and looking forward to getting to where you are now. Thanks for the motivating post.

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to Mercmancouchto5k]

The first steps are the hardest. You're doing amazingly. I promise the good feeling continues. Good luck for week 3 and all of your future runs 😊! I look forward to following your progress.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Very many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you very much 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! Not only are you now a runner, you’re feeling stronger and better as a person too. Enjoy your celebration and future running journey.

Bit early to drink here yet, but I’ll raise a glass for you later... cheers 🍾

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you. You're a real inspiration to us all and I appreciate your motivation and posts very much 😊

[jlw34 Graduate]

Congratulations I agree C25K is life changing 🏃‍♀️😁

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to jlw34]

Thank you! Hope I can keep it up now 😊

[Whatnog]

Amazing journey you have started!!! It is stories like yours that inspire many of us here to get started and keep going, although it may be hard sometimes!! Enjoy your celebrations this evening 🎉🎊🍾🥂

And the coming runs!!!!! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to Whatnog]

Thank you whatnog! Not all of it was a breeze, but it has been 100% worth it 😊

[IgaT Graduate]

Huge congratulations!!! I am very happy for you! I know the first step is no easy, and there are many gremlins along the way. But you conquered them all!!! You are very strong!!! Be proud, b happy, and continue this amazing journey that we are on.

Cheers!!!

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thank you so much Iga! And thank you for being a huge source of motivation along the way. It has been invaluable to me and I really appreciate it. Cheers my friend!

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

I hope you will stay around and share your further journey with us. I enjoyed reading your history as it motivated me as well This is brilliant in this forum - mutual inspiration

[Liz5K Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉. What a wonderful post!

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to Liz5K]

Thank you Liz! I hope that your own C25K journey is as fruitful. Enjoy the rest of your runs 😊

[Liz5K Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Thank you. Just come back from W7R1. I’m 54 and have had a tough couple of years with the menopause. Now it’s time to take back control. The plan is brilliant and working well for me so far.

[Deals1 Graduate]

Well done fellow RUNNER!! U now have endless possibilities and new run experiences to come

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to Deals1]

Thank you very much 😊. I'm looking forward to it!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Such a lovely happy photo! Well done you! Congratulations! Enjoy your time on the podium and all the very best for your onward running journey. 🎓🍾🥂🏅👏🏻😊🎉👍☀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you so much! My boyfriend has agreed to come out with me next week as well. Many happy runs ahead 😊

[purplewalker Graduate]

Wow! Well done you especially on achieving a healthier state of mind 🎉

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to purplewalker]

Thank you purplewalker! I hope that you are recovering well!

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to Jazzyjeff11]

Slow process ...

[5kOrBust Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done.

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to 5kOrBust]

Thank you very much 😊

[Shakywakey Graduate]

What a great post and an inspiration to others. Well done 👏👏. Enjoy the 🥂

[Jazzyjeff11 Graduate in reply to Shakywakey]

Thank you! The 🥂 tasted even better than usual haha 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Congratulations, there is nothing like running to sort out your headspace. I wish I’d discovered it earlier in my life. This is just the start. 👏👏⭐️💫⚡️🎓

[sHAYM4N Graduate]

Brilliant graduation post Jazzy! Can tell what it meant to you, on that photo you're positively beaming! So happy for you, great feeling - it's definitely changed my life for the better too. Don't be a stranger, and look forward to hearing where your new found talent takes you! 👟🤞👨‍🎓💨