W9R3 - hope I made him proud: I managed to... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,410 members158,563 posts

W9R3 - hope I made him proud

Scooby2545 profile image
13 Replies

I managed to complete my final run today - 3 months to the day after I lost my hubby to cancer. I posted a few weeks ago and due to this wonderful community’s support have managed to get there. As ‘Laura’ announced I had completed the run tears poured from my eyes! I felt ridiculous but fortunately was wearing shades! I just hope I have the drive to continue. I still don’t seem to have that runner’s euphoria!! Any suggestions..? Thank you C25K

Written by
Scooby2545 profile image
Scooby2545
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
13 Replies

Wow, what an amazing achievement in such heartbreaking circumstances - I am full of admiration for you X

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Very many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

I hope you can find solace and a renewed zest for life in your running.

My advice to those not quite feeling the buzz of running, is to take your amazing ability and go to some beautiful and inspiring scenery and run just for fun, not thinking about pace or distance........just a gentle run, mind.

Keep running, keep smiling.

Scooby2545 profile image
Scooby2545 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks - good tip

Cuig1975 profile image
Cuig1975 in reply to Scooby2545

As said above find some new places now your running for longer and enjoy , and admiration for your commitment, the buzz will come keep going slow and steady our bodies are new to this.... I’m sure hubby was super proud of your happy tears xx

marsop profile image
marsopGraduate

Oh wow, a huge congratulations to you, that really is an inspirational post. I'm sure you did!

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

You don't need to feel ridiculous Scooby2545 on shedding a tear after that wonderful graduation run that you have just completed today, congratulations, your husband would have been very proud of you.

To get your graduation 🎓 badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the May 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 🎓, once again congratulations 🎊 😊 🏃 🎓

Scooby2545 profile image
Scooby2545 in reply to AlMorr

Cheers will do

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

I’m sure he’s looking on and wearing a huge smile while raising a glass.

Congratulations! There are two runners highs... one is in the run and one the pride that comes just after the finish line... I’m pretty sure you have the latter. The other doesn’t always come in the plan, it didn’t for me, because you’re always pushing your limits. Enjoy consolidating on your achievement and some nice relaxed, pressure off, runs and the other one will come soon. You now have a great base to have a great time on all your future running adventures.

Scooby2545 profile image
Scooby2545 in reply to UnfitNoMore

That makes sense. Yes definitely the latter. Pressure off sounds like a plan.

LeyaBlu3 profile image
LeyaBlu3Graduate

I’m sure he’s very proud of you as are we. well done hun 👏👏👏

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Well done you and I'm sure your husband would be very proud also . Keep going with your running as it can keep your mind occupied for a short time anyway . So congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done 😊😊👏👏👏👏

Dowat profile image
DowatGraduate

Oh that’s such a big well done to you. What an achievement. I’m sure your husband would be very proud indeed. You’re an inspiration. I hope you’ll keep running and have some lovely relaxing runs in the next few weeks. 🙂

Biddy62 profile image
Biddy62Graduate

What a marvellous achievement at such a difficult time 😍 I’m sure your hubby is proud of you and you should be so so proud of yourself. It is still very early days in experiencing your loss so to find the determination to do this is commendable.

Be kind to yourself now and build on your achievement by following the advice above. Find a beautiful spot to run in nature. Sending all best wishes for your continued running journey. Keep us updated here 😊

You may also like...

W9R3 - I made it through the storm!

Well, I finally got there! I have just come in from completing the last C25K run, and I feel fine! I

W9R3 OMG I ACTUALLY MADE IT :-)

never run for 30 minutes, trust the programme. To all the bloggers and fellow runners that have...

I made it to W9R3!

going to stand a chance of running I should make a start - a friend suggested C25K. It's taken a...

W9r3 I made it!! 🌟

I've made it to the end at last! Another good 30min run this morning, really enjoyed it. Was...

W9R3 - proud!

two months to complete the program. As every graduate said before, did not expect to run 5k by the...