Started C25K last year on September 1st. Goal was to graduate then go to Parkrun. Graduated and did lots of consolidation. Felt chicken about Parkrun because I read the results page - so many under 30 mins- and realised I knew some people that I'd feel embarrassed to see me running slowly! But then in May I hurt my Achilles, which has taken forever to heal, and every time I tried to start running, I knew it wasn't right. Physio son said to walk with very short runs, so did that, still on my own, and walked any time there was a twinge.
Then met someone who's been really very ill but who was talking about enjoying walking the Parkrun. Right! I can do that. I'll walk at the back with her. So, my first Parkrun has happened, I did run some, the embarrassing people were away, the friend outran me - good on her - and my age related score was 47.33%, even though I came in near the end! Hey, the benefits of being older! Can now cope with meeting the embarrassing people! I understand one nearby Parkrun has no walkers but ours had quite a lot who took walking breaks. At the back is a guy who walks on sticks. His speed and strength are so improved that he did a little run on Saturday. An inspiration! So, I achieved my goal to do the Parkrun but, "sort of" refers to the real goal, to run it all with Achilles fully fit.
Achieved my goal!
First Parkrun completed! 
Finally Achieved My Goal 
Slightly late but.... week 8!!!
Goal achieved !!
