At Long Last !!

[johnt46]

Well after 27weeks, (I started on July 4th) I finally graduated! The reason it has taken so long is two fold, A) I'm 72 and I still thought I could run like I did when I was 17! B) lots of niggling injuries, Pulled muscles, achilles tendon pulled, then tendonitis, etc.,etc., and NOT taking notice to SLOW DOWN!

It's been an interesting journey, and thanks to all who have offered encouragement along the way and the advice given throughout this excellent forum. I can't thank you enough. So anyone who may be on here as a newbie, TAKE NOTE of the advice given here, and if at the age of 72 I can succeed, then so can you!

[JRTrunner]

Well done!

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to JRTrunner]

Thank you

[Andy14st9lbs Graduate]

Very well done, John... really pleased for you fella, now bask in the glory of Graduation.

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Andy14st9lbs]

Thank you Andy, never thought to ask, did the code work?

[Andy14st9lbs Graduate in reply to johnt46]

Hi John... unfortunately the code would not work due to the Pulseroll being in the Christmas sale, but I bought it at a good price, so no worries.

I ran a steady 6k on Friday and used the Pulseroll as part of my warm down, it really does help with the aches and pains.

So thanks once again for the recommendation.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Fabulous!!! Congratulations runner! 🏅🌟

Enjoy your acheivement and your new ability to the full 💪😁

I can't wait to see where it takes you 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you, Think I would like to do your 10k course next. Will consolidate first🤗

[Stratters Graduate]

Brilliant - very happy to bask in your success!

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Stratters]

Thank you

[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.

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, think I will try the 10k eventually

[Tony_68]

Well done ! Better late than never 🕺🏻

I made the same schoolboy error!

I think it’s a man thing 😀

[ktsok Graduate in reply to Tony_68]

Nope, I have a wannabe greyhound leaping about inside sabotaging me lol

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Tony_68]

Thank you, definitely, I rarely read the instruction manuals😂

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Excellent news ! Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you ButtercupKid, you must be getting close to the end now too, keep us informed!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to johnt46]

A while to go yet - in one more run I’ll have finished week 6. Nil desperandum, whatever that means 😄

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

You've seen how long it's taken me, it doesn't matter when you finish as long as you keep going! So keep it up, you'll get there, I have every faith in you!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to johnt46]

Thanks johnt. No plans to give up now 😀

[ktsok Graduate]

That’s brilliant, well done JohnT!!! 🥳

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Thank you

[Bright-spark Graduate]

Slow and steady wins the race! I think you’ll inspire lots of people to keep going

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Bright-spark]

Thank you, it's been frustrating at times, with all the niggles etc., but I was determined to do it. Now for the 10K😱

[Notsoslothfulnow Graduate]

Many congratulations-wonderful achievement😊. Life begins at 72!

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Notsoslothfulnow]

Thank you

[johnt46 Graduate]

Thank you, it's been frustrating at times, with all the niggles etc., but I was determined to do it. Now for the 10K😱

[Notsoslothfulnow Graduate]

Great stuff!

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Notsoslothfulnow]

Thank you

[Tartancat Graduate]

Excellent! You had setbacks but kept coming back and look at you now - wonderful!

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Fabulous! Well done you 🏆🏆🏆

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thank you

[RedIsBack]

Congratulations to you. Inspiration that’s for sure. Don’t stop now 👣👣🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to RedIsBack]

Thank you, I won't ,10K next stop after consolidation

[Walshy3]

Fabulous achievement, it feels good to get to the end of this journey, onwards and upwards for you now👍

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Walshy3]

Thank you

[Tonkabella]

Well done that Man 🎉🎉🎉🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️😊

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Tonkabella]

Thank you

[JT489 Graduate]

Awesome job johnt46! Congratulations 👏🏻

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to JT489]

Thank you

[Bartontiger Graduate]

Simply brilliant. Well done.

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Bartontiger]

Thank you

[Jundal Graduate]

Well done John, well done indeed! 😂🎉🎉🎉🍻👍

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Thank you

[Wimborne]

Massive Congratulation John. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄😄

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Wimborne]

Thank you

[Choirmum]

Superb achievement! Well done

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Choirmum]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Well done John!

Fantastic achievement 🎉🏅

[johnt46 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[AliK0871 Graduate]

Fabulous congratulations !!!

[johnt46 Graduate]

Thank you