W9R1 done. I ran for 30 minutes. 😊

[Puppy-love]

I set off full of energy and ready to enjoy this milestone run. The first 15 minutes, on road and pavement, was great but then I dipped into the park so I could let Juno (dog) run free. Running on grass was nice but took more effort, the sprung track was great underfoot but boring, and the gravel paths were a particularly evil form of torture. The second half was much slower than the first but I must have gone out too fast as my friend Strava told me my average pace was my fastest. But Strava quickly ceased to be my friend when it claimed I was almost a minute short of 30. So, I ran home up the horrible hill much to the dog’s disgust. My pale blue top was dark blue to my waist and my sports bra was wetter than when I take it out of the washing machine. An hour, a cool shower, and breakfast later, and I’m still bright red.

Long story but the important bit is I ran for 30 blooming minutes. I love C25K and I love this community which could teach the world about positivity, kindness and support. 😊❤️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Brilliant , look at you a 30 minute non stop run . You should be so pleased. Your colour will return to normal at some point 😂. Well done you 😊😊

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. I’m chuffed!

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

I now have the red sweaty tomato face. Has yours returned to normal yet 😂

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Ha! Yes, but it took a very long time. 🥵

[FatterPenguin Graduate]

Congratulations, and very well done for managing a hill at the end of the run!

I did my W9R1 this morning too, but after 10 minutes the app failed! Problem is I didn't know, so I ended up running for 32 minutes before I thought to check my phone🤣. Still sweating an hour later....

I do agree though, love the programme and love this forum. 😊

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to FatterPenguin]

32 mins! Well done - even if it was accidental. How far we have come... 👏😊😘

[AliHC Graduate in reply to FatterPenguin]

That's brilliant! Well done! So looking forward to completing C25K! We've all done so well! ❤️

[Dalmorangie Graduate]

👏👏👏👏 two runs from graduating, go on!

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Dalmorangie]

Thank you. Very exciting.

[Goslow Graduate]

Fantastic!! Well done you 🙌 what a great achievement. I’m hoping to do 30 minutes Wednesday 😰 hope I have the same success as you 😁 and I’ll definitely have the tomato 🍅 face 😂

Well done again enjoy the rest of your day 🏃‍♀️🙌🙌

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Goslow]

Thank you. You’ll be great on Wednesday. Tomato face is the only way to go. We’ve almost graduated. 😮😊 Happy running.

[Goslow Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

🤣 thank you.. you too 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[AliHC Graduate]

Oh that's fantastic! Well done!

I know that wet sports bra feeling 💦🤣😜

2 more runs to GRADUATION 🎓👟😳 xxx

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Thank you. What a difference a few weeks can make. Except to wet sports bras. That's consistent. Happy running. xx

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

😂 xx

[2Tired2Run Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

👍🤣😂🤣

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Amazing, well done .... so inspiring to newbie me 👏👏👏

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Thank you. That's lovely. I have found so much inspiration on this forum. Happy running. x

[madmother Graduate]

Well done you! I too boasted a red, dripping wet face this morning. Such a catch! 🤣

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Thank you. Red face is definitely the new look.