Woohoo C25k achieved 🏃‍♀️

[Sandbetweentoes]

Well, I honestly though 9 weeks ago I would not make today!! Totally exhilarating experience and I suppose I am a runner now haha but I do laugh at that! I so look forward to seeing how far I can go from here!

I am new to here! Just found it today!

To everyone on their own personal running achievements, good luck and keep going! It’s amazing and if I can achieve this one month of being 48 and never having ran before, you can too!!

What now?!? Looking for ideas on how to move forward please, thank you.

[Ckj06 Graduate]

Well done! I will be running my graduation run on Friday. Literally can’t believe I am doing this at almost 46. Like you I’ve never ran before. Be proud of yourself, we are amazing!

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Ckj06]

Awh, thank you! Well done on your huge achievement too! It’s amazing! You will get such a buzz on Friday! Yes, we are amazing and we can call ourselves runners now haha that seems so strange, my friend called me a runner and I laughed so much, but she said believe it, you have done all the hard work! Looking forward to congratulating you on Friday

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Congratulations ! 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you much! And yippee to the medal haha my first of many I hope! I really must find a run where I can get a real one haha I did a 1 k withy children and it got a very tasty biscuit medal 🥇

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Sandbetweentoes]

That sounds like the perfect starter medal 😋

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program and Graduating Sandbetweentoes!🎉🎉 👏👏👏

You will enjoy being part of these forums too. Lots of support and encouragement to be found here.

Firstly you deserve to have the word Graduate next to your name (your badge 😊)

You will need to request this here...follow this link...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Then have a read of the what to do next post on the FAQ, here is the link...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Its a good idea to consolidate your 30 minutes of running for a few weeks, while you gain strength and stamina before increasing your distance/time.

Happy running and keep posting now you are here! 😊

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Awh, thank you so much! So kind! I am so happy to have graduated and it’s a huge feeling of empowerment! Thank you for your advice! I thought I would keep doing the same and try and improve for now! Thank you for all the links and it’s a delight to have found this forum! I am sure I shall gain a great deal from it. Take care

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Sandbetweentoes]

Hi, I see you have completed the c25k plan with your children and are interested in maybe purchasing c25k badges for them.

The actual badges are available from here... they are £6 I believe.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5.......

You will be able to have a virtual badge next to your name on here, and can download the certificate to print.

😊x

[Grumpage]

I just want to be able to post this in a year. Well done.. for me the next steps would be enhancing the diet. Been studying micogreens and they seem very beneficial, growed quiet a few and they are also tastey, perhaps a sideline?

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Grumpage]

Thank you Grumpage!

Good luck with your diet! Micro greens sounds interesting!

You will be able to do the C25k if I can anyone can! X

[backintime Graduate]

Congrats, well done !

You won't regret finding this forum, it's great !

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to backintime]

ThAnk you backintime, everyone is so kind! What a fabulous kind bunch you all are, very heart warming indeed x

[Blackcat66 Graduate]

Congratulations! Just started week 8 today, so a bit behind you. Love your username too!

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Blackcat66]

Hi Blackcat66,

Thank you so much! Well! How is week 8!! Bet you have smashed it!

Do you know running without the app was so funny to start with, lol just like driving on your own after passing your driving test haha now the hard work begins x

[Blackcat66 Graduate in reply to Sandbetweentoes]

Last run of week 8 tonight after work. I can't imagine running without the guidance of the programme. Are you enjoying you post graduation runs?

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Blackcat66]

I found it strange to be honest because that little voice from the app helps motivate you, however I must say today I found the little was me saying to myself you can do this and my goodness I just did 5k in the pouring rain and all personal best times 34.47 for my 5k (first 5k without the munchkins)

It’s amazing! You believe in yourself after the C25k and it just gets better! I keep thinking about my first run ten weeks ago and I thought I was going to die and look what I achieved today!!! Believe and it comes true!!! Enjoy your run tonight and you will be exhibited at the thought of week nine and your last runs! Go for it! You can do this!! Enjoy xx

[Blackcat66 Graduate in reply to Sandbetweentoes]

Fantastic! Well done you, a great time and in the rain too. Definitely confirms you are a real runner. Sounds like you have got whst I am hoping to find- a real pleasure in running! Enjoy that lovely feeling. I am strangely looking forward to my run. I've had 2 rest days due to circumstances so will be glad to get out. I can - with effort - manage 3.5km in 28 minutes so I will try slowing down to see if it.makes it any easier to complete. My goal will have to be 30 mins, not 5k, but I'm still amazed by what I can do. You're right that C25K gives you a confidence in what your body can do. I love that feeling too!

[Renny72]

Congratulations, i started mine on Tuesday at 46.

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to Renny72]

Thank you Renny72, it’s amazing! Good luck! Keep in touch and let me know how you are getting on!

I’m here to support in anyway I can! Running is my new found joy x

[RunningStN Graduate]

Well done!!

[Sandbetweentoes Graduate in reply to RunningStN]

Thank you RunningStn, it is such an exhilarating feeling x