I did it... non runner to #couchto5k Graduate!

[chrisc25k]

#Couchto5k IN THE BAG! I've ACTUALLY done it! I'm a graduate! From non runner to someone who can now run 30mins and near enough hit 5km!

I ran my fastest yet this evening 4.94km in 30m51s. Feel much stronger physically and mentally. Just kept pushing and pushing. Reminding myself the benefits far outweigh the temporary pain.

I actually enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong I worked hard for it. The lungs could feel it in the cold. All I kept thinking was I'm not letting you all down by not finishing this course..And didn't want to let myself down.

Without the online community supporting, advising, helping me I wouldn't have done this with just listening to the Jo Whiley podcasts.

What next? I've already had offers from pple to go running together on the local park run.

If you want to lose a load of weight, be fitter in mind and body and get this extraordinary after glow/highs. I would highly recommend doing #couchto5k.

It has, without sounding dramatic, been a lifesaver in many ways and kept me on the straight and narrow over the passed few months where I've really needed it.

If I can do this. ANYONE can.

Thank you to everyone. This isn't the end of the road. I will keep going. Will let you know what I'll be aiming for next.

#c25kgrad #c25k #couchto5k #runningcommunity #runner #runnersofinstagram #fitness #exercise #focus #selfbelief #selfconfidence #mentalhealth #lifecoaching #positive #positivevibes #ukrunchat #achievement #strongmen #nikemen #garminforerunner #lifechanging

It you're on Instagram follow my journey instagram.com/christherunni...

[Lapsedyogi Graduate]

Well done!!! And fast too

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Lapsedyogi]

Getting there. Feeling stronger. Thanks

[Annan6311 Graduate]

Really well done, I too completed my graduation run today, definitely tough on the lungs in the cold but we did it 🙌💪.

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Annan6311]

FANTASTIC. That's brilliant Anna! I celebrated with a water. 😂

[Annan6311 Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Ha ha me too! Enjoy your next runs.

[Deals1 Graduate in reply to Annan6311]

Well done Annan6311 👍😁👏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations Chris. No way you’d ever let anyone down... from day one in here you’d got everything it takes. Celebrate this 🍻. Enjoy those next runs, and judging by our proximity we will run that parkrun together and it will be an honour.

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Aww look forward it. Great feeling.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on your Graduation Chris...😁

Well done, go request your Graduate badge here..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Remember to enjoy your running too, nice steady running builds strong legs and speed will follow. Keep posting and Happy running Graduate!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Good advice. Thank you.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the November 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 🎓 🏃 😊

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Didn't even realise you get a badge. Will frame the certificate.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

The "badge" is the word GRADUATE🎓, that word will appear on the right side of your username once you have told the administrators about your wonderful achievement of completing C25K. 😊 🏃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Woohoo! Chris that is amazing news! We’re all so proud of you, and crikey your time is good too! 👏👏👏👏👏

I’ve enjoyed following your journey, and your progress has been outstanding. Very very well done you! 😀👍🏃👏👊

When you’ve consolidated for a while, pop over to B210K and you’ll recognise lots of familiar names on there! You’ll fit right in!

Now you have to celebrate, so cheers! 🥂 🎉 🏅 👍👏

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you very much cheeky chops. Looking to improve further my distance with 30min so will do more week 9s. Till i ready to train to go further Feeling stronger. Look forward to it being warmer though. The lungs take their toll in this weather.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Badge looks mighty fine Chris! 👊🏅🎉

[Jell6 Graduate]

Whoop whoop 🍾🍾🍾Congratulations Chris.

Well done🤩🤩

I'd say enjoy the rest of the day, but it's pretty late for that. 🤣

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thank you Jell. I'm celebrating with water and tea

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Very....sensible. I'll have a glass of wine for you 🤗🍷

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Smart job CtRM ! 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re all massively proud of you !

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you so much. Feels brilliant achieving something

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

So it should. Party party party ! 😄

[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.

[IgaT Graduate]

Well done! Well deserved afterglow and joy! Very good time as well!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thank you IgaT I will improve in time once strength has improved

[IgaT Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Regardless how ot sounds, but slowly your speed will increase

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Oh yes.. comparing from midway through c25k at 8"30' then down to 5"56' near the end

[IgaT Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

That's a huge improvement!!!

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Would never have know unless started using the NRC app.

[Deals1 Graduate]

Yaaay!! Well done! 😁👏🏃🎉

[sarapasha]

Well don’t Chris !! Amazing job 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to sarapasha]

Thanks Sara. How you getting on ?

[sarapasha in reply to chrisc25k]

I’m ok thank you , picked up a minor ankle injuri on my W7R3 still managed to complete it . Taking 10-12 days off then going to repeat week 7 again but all good and positive here ! 😊

Well done on your graduation again 🙌🏼

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to sarapasha]

Well done! I'm finding you need more mental strength than physical to pesevere and keep going.