Quick bow on the podium before I start work!

[MelsieJay]

Wowzers I did it! First run in the rain too - how’ve I managed that in all these months? (I haven’t gone out in the rain 🤗 simples!)

Had to make the effort today for graduation run and it’s so much harder first thing in the morning than at 4pm. But I kept plodding and WOO HOO

Those who know me from last year know I did this in April and May but then broke my leg in June so i started from scratch in October and I’m especially amazed to be able to achieve it again. Hopefully no more breakdancing in the lake

district and I can keep it up this time.

Happy running everyone whichever run you are doing

[MegJones23 Graduate]

Congratulations!! What’s your plans now you’ve finished?

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to MegJones23]

To not break my leg this time!!!!

Keep going 25 min runs to build more

Stamina and then try and get to 5k just for fun xx

[happysouls Graduate]

Wow amazing come back! Congratulations on your graduation!

[mafee Graduate]

AH well done you!!

[RunnerLCA Graduate]

Well done!!!! 🏃‍♀️👌🏻

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on getting there at last, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you x

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Woohoo!!!! Huge well done Melsie, here's to an injury free running career 🌧️🌞 whatever the weather

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Ha ha I’m a fair weather runner usually. It messes up your hair otherwise!! 😂

[101susie Graduate]

Congratulations 👏👏👏👏

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to 101susie]

Thank you x

[limberlou Graduate]

Oh well done Melsie!! I remember you broke your leg round about when I fractured my ankle. I redid C25k and then started B210k again, then hurt my back, then got a chest infection and sinusitis, then hurt my back again coughing and finally started again in December. Then got a Xmas cough which turned out to be a reaction to my inhalers - now sorted and back to it again. I can run 5 k fairly comfortably most times now but I am just going to concentrate on that and building up strength and stamina again for another month or so before I move on again.

Can’t wait to be back running on the Tarka Trail this summer.

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Wow massive respect to you to keep going after all that lot. I’m very in awe. Good luck xx

[limberlou Graduate in reply to MelsieJay]

Well I enjoy my running, when I’m fit, and now I’m retired I have plenty of time for it. I also look out for stuff to forage on my runs- made elderflower cordial, rosehip cordial, blackberry and apple pies last year and I intend to do more this year. I spotted some nut bushes last year but missed the nuts due to injury.

[Shelley2310 Graduate]

Yayyy well done 🍾🥂🎓🏃‍♀️

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

Thanks it’s brilliant isn’t it x

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to MelsieJay]

Yeah, even though it was very wet, windy and cold I still ended with a smile on my face 😊😊

[owmeknees]

Yay! MelsieJay, well done on your re-graduation! Enjoy your time stepping up onto the podium again. You have done brilliantly to come back from that broken leg. Good luck with whatever running plans you have now. 🍾👏🥂🎉🥇💪

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to owmeknees]

Thanks OMK. My plan is to only run in the dry so my hair doesn’t get messed and not to break my leg. Otherwise keep plodding!! 😂x

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Yay ! So proud of you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you x

[ForestGrump63 Graduate]

Whoop whoop

[Sarahdoolally]

Yay! ❤️ Congratulations! You’re an inspiration! 🏅🏆🏃🏽‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to Sarahdoolally]

Don’t be daft. You will be there in a few weeks 🎉

[theoldfellow]

Something broke again? Oh your record! Well done Graduate.

Don't rush to go further, consolidate. And then whatever you want. The easiest way to get to 5K is Parkrun, IMO.

❤👏🍷❤👏🍷

[MelsieJay Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

You never know I may join you at Keswick in Feb!