I did it!

[PierreL]

I actually finished the program Monday. I'm so glad I did it. I'm 49 and thought I would never be able to run 30 minutes straigh. Even my 15 years old daugther started to run when she saw that I can.

If any one doubt they can do it, I would recommend to give it a try. The program is well made.

I thought I have an elevated heart rate and it scared me to run. The program gave me confidence. I now know that I have a high heart rate while exercising, which is normal for a lot of people.

Since I'm done with the C25K program, I will now work on my cardio more often.

I've made myself a graduation gift, à running watch. It's now time to use it

[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.

[PierreL in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'll read it carefully.

[backintime Graduate]

Well done! And it's great that you inspired your daughter to start too!

Enjoy your watch, you deserve it

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! How amazing that you’ve also inspired your daughter? I wish you many happy runs together. Great gift you got yourself... it’ll come in handy on your next running adventure... enjoy.

[Cherry1962]

I started my journey today and my 15 year old son joined with me to give me support and encouragement. He doesn’t need the programme himself being the fittie he is so I value his support. I want to lose weight and improve my bp, which is high and controlled with meds 😕

Well done on your achievement!

[PierreL in reply to Cherry1962]

This is so gratifying to run with our kid.

Enjoy every moment.

[Colinsmith]

Congratulations! What’s next when you’ve finished deservedly basking in the warm glow of success?

If you haven’t already started going, I’d recommend parkrun as an excellent part of consolidating over 5km. Highly addictive and a good way of meeting fellow local runners.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Well done on graduating 👏👍🏅😀

[RiaT]

Congratulations! Fab news. Hope I get there too!

[Oddity]

Well done you! As a fellow 49 year old I have nothing but admiration for you. I'm half way through week 6 and still don't feel like a runner but I'm hoping to get there. My resting heart rate (according to my Fitbit) has already decreased which is encouraging me to keep going!

[PierreL in reply to Oddity]

You should feel like a runner! Don't you run? Then to me you are one. The pace, the time you run doesn't matter. As long as you run you're a runner.