It took 5 months but I've graduated today

[Runningqueen]

I started in October but took some breaks, for no particular reason, other than holidays. I was surprised how easy it was to get back into it. Week 9 run 3 was scheduled today but as it was raining this morning I kept putting it off. Eventually did it late afternoon and feel thrilled now. Not a fast pace 7.46 which meant I only did 3.20 km but I can build up on that now. I never thought that at 61 years I would be able to run for 30 minutes as I was never really very sporty. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees 10 years ago but it really hasn't been a problem. I wear light supports on my knees and I haven't noticed any pain although I am very conscious to keep my feet close to the ground so there is not so much impact on my joints. Good luck to fellow runners and don't give up.

[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.

[Hidden]

Well done Runningqueen! I’m the same age as you and never thought I’d enjoy this running lark! Did my W9 R1 today and a young mum told her child to move to one side to let the runner pass - the little girl said ‘she’s not running!’ I am so slow it must look like a walk!

Never mind will keep plodding on!

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations to you as well. I think sometimes I look as though I am shuffling along! The Japanese have a type of slow running called niko niko which literally means smile. This enables them to do long distances.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased 😊😊👏👏👏

[Runningqueen Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. Yes I am thrilled.

[KevinFG Graduate]

Fantastic well done you

[Wimborne]

Yay well done!!!! 👏👏👏🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🥳🥳🥳

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! Celebrate well... running 30 minutes at a time really is a huge achievement for us all. Enjoy consolidation and all your future running adventures