Beating Cancer Twice - Goal 1 achieved!

[Altair2]

When I posted my C25k story a few weeks ago, many of you asked me to let you know how my goals were going. Goal 1 was to complete W9r3, which I did this morning with some energy to spare, so I'm feeling elated. Goal 2 is a non-stop Parkrun; I've put it in my diary for June 15, as a birthday present to myself!

For anyone who doubts they can complete the programme, Week 1 was the hardest one for me and it has got easier each week despite the increasing running times. I have even been able to sneak some extra minutes into my runs in preparation for my Parkrun (which is going to take a lot more than 30 minutes), and during my Week 9 runs I have found myself able to think about more enjoyable things than just reaching the finish. I am on a high, and everyone is telling me how well I'm looking. It's well worth the effort!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Altair2 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy 34 - onwards and upwards!

[Hatman Graduate]

Congratulations on Graduating Altair2. Report to the admin wonderful people. They will be polishing your badge right now.

What next? Read the FAQ POST C25K -what next? I chose some consolidation runs. More W9 runs with Laura, then C25K+Stepping Stones, which I find helps with breathing and speed. Just a little speed, I am happy now just to maintain this unbelievable level of fitness. You may want to press on to 10K and beyond? Enjoy your runs.

[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.

[Altair2 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, Iannoda. The link is full of good sense, but I know I shall have trouble in taking it easy - that much was true years ago when I was young and fit! However, now I'm older I'm also a little wiser, so I hope to do it right.

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Well done. I did my first parkrun on the first Saturday after I graduated and I did it in a shade over 37 minutes. Yesterday I got my PB down to just over 33. I may, one day, get below 30 minutes but for now, I'm just amazed I can run 5k non-stop.