*** Graduation day ***

[Stephen_UK]

Well, I got there. I just completed Week 9/Run 3.

Even when it was horrible, and some days it was, it felt like I was doing something worthwhile. The fact is that this plan really works.

I only discovered this forum last week, but, like The Goddess Laura, it has been very inspiring – so I hope to stick around for a while. Thanks to all the kind people who post such encouraging things and offer so much support.

Now I need to find some way to celebrate that’s not too unhealthy. Any suggestions?!

The next goal is a Parkrun. And just to keep at the 30-min runs for a few weeks before hopefully then starting to build up stamina using the 10% rule.

Thanks again to everyone who makes this great community so vibrant and special.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Well done! 🎉👏🏼🎉 Everyone who finishes C25k is a sure winner! Many congratulations and happy running. 🎶🎵🎶🎉.

There is a pinned post with suggestions about post-graduation running.

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you. Yes, I have read that post. Very useful and helpful indeed.

[Dottie_D Graduate]

Congratulations. It’s a great feeling when you graduate (mine was on Sat). You’ll love Parkrun, they are so inspiring when you see all the different abilities out there giving it their best. I started doing them on NY day, mostly walking with short bursts of jogging, working up each week until Saturday when I managed to slow jog the whole way. It’s amazing what difference a few months and C25K can make. Good luck going forward 👍🏼

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Dottie_D]

Thank you. Yes, really can’t wait to try Parkrun. I will post about how it goes – if I survive it!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Stephen UK on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating, well done, there is a pinned posts where you can 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. 😊 🏃 🎓 Onwards and upwards to you using the stamina podcasts with Laura, they are called Stepping stones for graduates of C25K.

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you for this. And yes, I will go to ask for the badge now.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, Buddy, for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[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.

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes, it’s very helpful. Thank you.

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Congratulations 👍👏👏👏

A great achievement, welcome to the graduate club 🤗

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations Graduate! Well done indeed..

Consolidation now... lots of short runs, 30 minute runs, new routes and some lovely long see where you get to, runs..

Just relax and bask in the glory...my choice for celebrating, was bubbly.but that is just me. a new running top maybe Very healthy choice

Check out the What Next post..but do take some runs for pure joy, just because you can, they are a terrific start!

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Yes, a new T-shirt is a nice idea.

[Hidden]

Congratulations Stephen, always inspiring to read success stories on here

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I have felt so inspired by everyone else, so that’s good to know.

[Elisabetta Graduate]

Huge congratulations!! 🙌🏻🍾🙌🏻 we have graduated in the same weekend! It feels great, doesn’t it? I can recommend a diet bitter shandy as a celebratory tipple - no hangover is a big bonus!!! 😬😂😬 x

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Elisabetta]

That’s a nice idea. Thank you! Yes, it’s a nice feeling. Hope you enjoy the next steps just as much.

[Franglaise Graduate]

Hey congratulations...great achievement...go get your shiny badge. To celebrate maybe buy yourself something running related? I want a foam roller next.

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Thanks a lot. What’s a foam roller?!

[Franglaise Graduate]

Its a cylinder shaped roller you roll on that gives you a deep tissue massage...bit brutal at the time but feels amazing after and aids recovery...they have them in decathlon in soft medium or firm...amazing

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Ah, yes. I did some pilates a while back and used something like this. But it was more for balancing and building core strength. Or maybe it was a different thing?

[Franglaise Graduate]

Possibly...enjoy your celebration whatever you decide on and happy running for fun

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Thanks. I will.

[JaniceG68 Graduate]

Ah well done! I’ve got 4 runs to go. Still can’t quite believe I’ve done this. Not missed a run and have completed all so far. It’s an amazing programme isn’t it 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to JaniceG68]

Thanks. Yes, it’s magic. A brilliant course. Enjoy those last four runs.