Week 9 Run 3 - I DID IT!!!

[Redcello41]

Just got back from running the very last run of the programme, I can't believe that I did it! I'm so proud of myself for actually going through with it, pushing through and completing it! It's very encouraging because I often start something and never complete it, but not this time! I feel like I can call myself a runner now and I really love it!

I originally started c25k because of my driving lessons actually! I've been learning manual for 10 months and my instructor suggested that I try automatic. After a lot of indecision I realized that learning to drive is a lot like running a marathon, not a sprint and you have got to have endurance to run a marathon. So I decided to stick at manual (I have my test in July which is exciting!) and I'm not giving up until I pass that test finish line! Because I made a link between endurance running and learning to drive I knew that I just had to run and 9 weeks later here I am! And running has actually improved my driving because I go for a run beforehand and I find that I am less stressed and more focused in my driving lessons!

I find for me that running is a great life lesson in endurance and never giving up, and this is why I am running to remind myself of that. Onwards and upwards!

[nif100 Graduate]

WHOOP WHOOP...well done you got there...Isn't it an amazing feeling to have started this programme and got to the end. So pleased you enjoyed your journeyxx

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to nif100]

Thanks, it is an amazing feeling isn't it! It has been a brilliant journey and I can't wait for the next step!

[nif100 Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

make sure you take time now to get a nice regular routine of runs under your belt now. Keep a diary and you can always looks back in a few months timexx

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to nif100]

Yeah, I have my first official 5K race in July so will be working towards that now and will start doing consolidation runs and improving my pace!

[nif100 Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

me to...have a 5k race end of June for my local hospice...Supposed to be a fun run but they will all probably stampede off like a herd of wildabeast and lead my in the dust....

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to nif100]

I'm sure you will be fine, good luck with it!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, I am very pleased!

[BarbieW Graduate]

Very well done Redcello41, doesn’t that feel grand?

As a born non-completer myself, I know exactly what you mean! So be very proud of yourself that you have done it this time.

Now work on a bit of consolidation whilst you work out where you wish to go next.

(And good luck with the driving - it is so worthwhile to be able to be independent)

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Congratulations Red! 🎉🎆🎇🎈

[JaoJao]

Well done! And good luck for the driving test!

Don’t forget to consolidate your runs for 3 weeeks so it becomes a habit! Xx

[Bowlofsteam Graduate]

Yay, congratulations!✨❤️

[Debston Graduate]

Congratulations, Redcello41! It's a brilliant programme. Like you, I graduated this morning and I feel like I am on Cloud 9!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Lovely post, and well done you. 🎉👏🏼🎉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good luck with your driving Redcello41, this graduation of C25K could be the first of two great days this year for you, today you graduated from C25K, congratulations, the second will be the day you pass your driving test in

July, good luck for that. 😊 🏃 🎓

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations for completing the program and Graduating Redcello 😊

Running is brilliant isn't it..and now you can! 👏👏👏👏

Good luck with your driving test in July. 😊x

Your running adventures continue, you may like to read this...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[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.

[Spurrr7 Graduate]

Well done! Can't believe I missed your graduation post. Bet you feel fantastic 😁