Done it!

[Runny60]

I can’t believe it! I’ve completed C25K. Admittedly I did w9/r2 & 3 several times over as it took me about a month after a chest infection to really get going again. But this was my challenge to myself after my 60th birthday and I cannot tell you how much I’ve loved running. Crisp early mornings, gorgeous sunsets, rain, wind and cold - I’ve experienced it all and for someone who’s always rather curl up in bed I was actually inspired to get up and out. There were times when I felt as if I could hardly put one foot in front of the other and then times when I just flew along effortlessly. It’s been a real ‘journey’! Now my aim is to actually make it to 5k in 30 mins as I’m always just short of that distance. It’s such a great programme and for the first time in my life I can really call myself a runner. How do I the graduate banner? Thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Leave a message for the badge faeries on the February Graduations post in the pinned posts on the right hand side.

Keep running keep smiling.

[Runny60 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! 😊

[primaballerina in reply to Runny60]

You've got your badge! that's so cool - WELL DONE!

[Runny60 Graduate in reply to primaballerina]

Yay! Like being back at school. Only better! 🏅

[Notsoyummymmy]

Wow - congratulations

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations. Don’t stress on that 5k... bag it by extending a run and then reel it in with some speed work. Celebrate the life changing (and extending) achievement, enjoy your consolidation and the next running adventure.

[micey2 Graduate]

You should be really proud of yourself, I’m not far off 59 and it took me 45 minutes to cover 5k at a local park run, but you’re so right, it’s the enjoyment that is the thing happy running😊

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Many congratulations, the shiny badge suits you. Like you , I started at 60. And believe me this is only the start of your journey- there are so many possibilities . Parkrun is great fun if you have one near you. You can start at the back with a 5 min walk and then run 30 mins before walking again. It’s very supportive. After a period of consolidation just build up one run a week to increase your total distance by 10% until you get to 5k. It doesn’t matter how long it takes. Great tips from IannodaTruffe too. Within 7 months I was running 10k - thanks to the Bridge to 10k community. 👏👏🍾🥂😀

[Runny60 Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 - I’ll give Park Run a go. Nice to have a group to run with for a change!

[Jani65]

Well done..thats great..I'm only on my 2nd run but loving it already! 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Runny60 Graduate]

Well done! And keep going - slowly and steadily and don’t be afraid to repeat runs if you feel you need to. But I found the programme, even when the next step looked like a scary leap, is so brilliantly designed to get you there. 🏃🏼‍♀️