Oh my goodness I did it!

[Gwenllian1]

Well would never have believed it but I've just done the last run of week nine! Couldn't honestly say it's been easy but I'm so pleased with myself. I'm still not fast.it's still not easy but it's getting easier and it's getting not worse so stunningly slow and I'm definitely definitely going to keep going. Just need to work out exactly how. I've been blogging as I've slogged through the last nine weeks welshhillsagain.blogspot.com if you would like a look. I've loved this forum. Really encouraging!

[Papillon17 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done hopefully be there on Sunday two runs to go.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

Thank you. And good luck with the test of yours! Nearly there!!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! No, it’s not easy... in fact it’s pretty tough... which all adds to the achievement, celebrate it well. It’s starting to get easier for you now and a couple or so weeks of consolidation will make it much more comfortable. Enjoy all your future running.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you! I'm so glad I kept going. I'm almost looking forward to the next bit!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Gwenllan1 on graduating and completing week 9 run 3 of C25K, to get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the March 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 and graduated 🎓 🏃 😊

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. Will do!

[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.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you and thank you for all the helpful posts and guidance. It's such a help to have a steer from those who know more about this new world!

[Agentmay Graduate]

Congratulations 👏🍾🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Agentmay]

Thank you!!

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Brilliant stuff. Many congratulations - an amazing achievement. I redid did the graduation run many times (changed the coaches for variety) for my consolidation runs. I still needed the encouragement and the timings! When I graduated i found it hard too, but two months later it’s much easier! I’ve been adding duration to one run per week. I’ve kept to my slow (niko niko!) pace, so gently getting to 5k by running a little longer.

It’s an amazing thing you’ve just done! 🏆🏃‍♀️🏅 x

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

That's interesting! That might be the way to go! I had thought of repeating week nine for three weeks or so as a sort of consolidation.

[Modchick Graduate]

Me too! Congratulations it's a great achievement 👏🏼🎉🎓

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Modchick]

Congratulations to you too. Isn't it great!

[Skippi Graduate]

Well done. It's a great achievement 😊

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Skippi]

Thank you. I'm still a bit amazed to be honest!

[joannashaw]

Well done & congratulations! X

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to joannashaw]

Thank you. Now to see if I can get better at it!

[Bobbypizza Graduate]

Well done! I m having to stall week 7 due to stomach cramps, bit gutted as I m so close. I LL check out your blog 😊

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Bobbypizza]

What a pity at having to stall but you will soon be back I'm sure. It's all still to play for!

[Christianne57 Graduate]

Well done!

C25K is do-able but its not easy but what a wonderful achievement - be proud!!

Wishing happy running 😊😊😊

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Christianne57]

Thank you. I'm determined to keep running and just hoping to build it into my days!

[RainhamRunner]

Well done !

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to RainhamRunner]

Thank you!

[Greysixty Graduate]

Very well done. It sure ain’t easy and your sense of achievement must be incredible. I’m hoping to join you soon. 2 to go !x

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Greysixty]

Two to go? Nearly there!!

[Runners Graduate]

Congratulations, well done 👏

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Runners]

Thank you!

[Glistener Graduate]

Congratulations!

[Gwenllian1 Graduate in reply to Glistener]

Thanks. Can hardly believe it!

[Poppins93 Graduate]

Congratulations!!!

[Hidden]

Well done👏💐🍾🏃‍♀️

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉

[Hidden]

Well done, that’s amazing! 😊

[Zara2017 Graduate]

Fantabulous news. Well done 😁

[hulland]

I just have too - amazing - but not easy! What next? Ned to keep this up!

[Johnsey Graduate]

Well done 👍🏻

I’m about to start week 8 so hopefully I won’t be to far behind you

Congratulations

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Congratulations! And I love your blog, it was the blog of a friend of mine that got me into running.

Don't forget to get your graduate badge you've earned it xx

[driver08uk Graduate]

It's a great feeling isn't it? Now it's a case of finding the will-power to keep at it! Actually enjoying the runs is the key- not over-exerting, but steadily improving. Good luck, and keep going.

[lattelass Graduate]

I really enjoyed reading your blog, it was so beautifully written and relatable I couldn't stop reading. Fantastic achievement, both with the running and the blogging!