Who is this woman doing her final run of C25K

[TigerBiscuit]

... up and out, on her feet, running/jogging - moving faster than she’s done in years? Wow, it’s me 😁!

Can’t believe I’ve just gone and completed W9R3. Ran my 30 minutes on new (running) terrain - the island of Kalvøya, not far from me. The route was a bit shorter than usual, so I had to do some rounds, and the hills slowed me down a bit. I had to shorten my stride and work hard at my breathing, but I made it over the top every time. I have an awful lot to learn about building stamina - and generally being a better runner. But I have no excuse not to continue now.

Thanks for the journey - so far 🙏🏻🥰

[Hidden]

Well done you! Looks like you have a lovely place to run in too!! 😊

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Dave. I have and I count my blessings 😁

[Debston Graduate]

Well done, TigerBiscuit and congratulations 🎊! What's the plan now?

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Debston]

Thanks, Debston. I really want to improve. Even though I know I’ve come a long way since my first outings, I do feel like a pretend runner🤪. Im still red as a berry when I finish and I’m making hardly any progress on pace. However, I’m looking at Bridge to 10K. It looks fiercely challenging. But then so did C25K when I started that a few months ago.

[Debston Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

Haha, I so know what you mean about being a "pretend runner"! Recently was running in woods and a woman talking on her mobile said "hang on let me get the dog, there's a runner coming..." and I honestly looked round to see "the runner" because it didn't occur to me that she meant me! 😂 Anyway, good luck with it all and keep checking in on us all here to encourage us on our way.

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Debston]

That's priceless, Debston. When I pass any walkers, even if I don't run very fast, I at least try to straighten up and lay off the panting till I get by. You'd never know, I might pass for a real runner too one day

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Congratulations. Looks like a particularly spectacular route

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks! Yes I am really lucky where I live, right by the Olso fjord. Running by the sea is especially wonderful, but any water will do nicely👍

[Happyrunningfeet Graduate]

Well done

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

Whoo-hoo! Congrats! 🎆🎈✨🎇🎉 I love your photos 😍, you MUST keep posting them. This is just the start of your running journey! Happy running! 🏃‍♀️

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks million, clubberlang. I m pretty happy with myself today, even though I know I’m just starting out. The photos will keep coming, so 😊

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Many congratulations TigerBiscuit - and you graduated on hills - very impressive!

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thanks DR, little hills, but hills all the same. Hard to avoid them round here ☺️.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Very many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks so much, IanodaTruffe. I read your posts “religiously” 🤓 and follow your good advice - and I’ll do so this time too 👍

[Chris141 Graduate]

Well done on graduating. Be proud!

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Chris141]

Thanks, Chris. Pretty chuffed, I admit it ☺️

[purplewalker Graduate]

Way to go you!!! 🎉🏃‍♀️

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to purplewalker]

Thanks, PW (who's PJ :-D) 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you TigerBiscuit on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating, well done, yes, that place is beautiful, not too far from Oslo.

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 🎓 🏃 😊

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you so much AlMorr. I will look forward to that

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

Oh look at that lovely badge beside my name. Very happy novice runner here this evening

[notquiteretired Graduate]

Congratulations finishing the programme and good luck with your future running 🏃‍♀️

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to notquiteretired]

Thanks, NQR - yes, my running career is just starting, I guess

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Woohoo! Well done 🏅🏃🏼‍♀️😀👍⚡️🥂

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I’m thrilled. Thanks, BTP. Onwards and upwards now 😁

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Do you mean more hills? 😁

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Ouch 🤪

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Magic ! Massive congrats 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ !

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks a million, ButtercupKid. It’s a great feeling. 🥳

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

And thoroughly well deserved - enjoy 😊

[Womblebee]

Well done TigerBiscuit 🥳

[TigerBiscuit Graduate in reply to Womblebee]

Thanks🙏🏻, Djelibeli. I’m pleased. Want to make this a turning point in my life 👍