W9R3 Done ✅

[Adsum]

Well... it’s done. In the bag. Under the belt. Completed. Challenge met.

Thank you to everyone on this forum who post or read or reply. You are ALL amazing and you are all contributing to people like me - novices and newbies; non-runners and wannabes, doubters and the injured.

In slightly over 9 weeks I have learnt that by sticking with the programme, it is indeed possible to go from the couch to running for 30 minutes. I have also learnt: There is no such thing as too slow.

No two runs are the same.

Runner’s high is real.

The human body is amazing and the human mind is extraordinary.

Strangers who share a passion have the ability to motivate, cajole and inspire.

Finally, I thought W1R1 was the beginning but know now that W9R3 is just the start...

Thank you for being with me on this part of my journey.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Buddy34, I am over the moon! Thank you for your support. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Congratulations! Wonderful achievement. Enjoy the new journey. 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Thank you, Puppy-love. I’ve been keeping an eye on your posts as we were at a similar point. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[AliHC Graduate]

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE 👟🎓👟

Onwards and upwards!

[Adsum Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Who me? Graduate 👩‍🎓? 🤣 Thanks, AliHC, that sounds good! 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Adsum]

I've just finished Week 9 Run 1 today! I cried when I got home 😂 x

[Adsum Graduate in reply to AliHC]

It’s an emotional journey, isn’t it? 🤔🏃🏼‍♀️

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Adsum]

It certainly is 😂 x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Inspiring 🎈

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

You’ll be where I am before you know it, Annieapple. Good luck to you. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Adsum]

👍🎉

[Skeg Graduate]

Well done. When they take a roll call of 'Runners' you can answer Adsum. I'm 10 runs post graduation so on another enjoyable learning curve. Enjoy.

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Skeg]

Thanks, Skeg. I’m so looking forward now to what comes next. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[Birker Graduate]

Brilliant job! Well done, Adsum!

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Birker]

Thank you, Birker, much appreciated. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Adsum on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating 🎓 🏃 😊 well done 😀 🏃 🎓

To get your graduation 🎓 badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the August graduation Healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃

[Adsum Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, AlMorr. Will do. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️🎓

[cazz0208 Graduate]

Well done Adsum, we are graduating twins!!! 😂

[Adsum Graduate in reply to cazz0208]

Well done to you, cazz0208, my Graduate twin. Wishing you many happy future runs. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[Seaside22 Graduate]

congratulations on graduating, Adsum - and great post.

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Seaside22]

Thanks, Seaside22. I’m just preparing for my first post-grad Run! 😬🐌

[CookieM Graduate]

Congratulations! 👍🏅😎

[Adsum Graduate in reply to CookieM]

Thank you. 😊

[Twinkle9 Graduate]

Whoohooo Adsum, congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏🍾🥂

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Twinkle9]

Thank you, Twinkle9. 😊

[Doddery123 Graduate]

It works...well done you.

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Doddery123]

It does indeed, Doddery123. Thank you. 🤣

[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.

[Adsum Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, IannodaTruffe. Thanks for all the info and the links. Thanks for your comment too. I haven’t stopped smiling since graduating and I’m about to head out for my first post-grad run. 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[CastlingChris]

Brilliant - well done. I am in week 1. Your story is inspirational

[Adsum Graduate in reply to CastlingChris]

Thanks, CastlingChris. I had Sarah Millican as my coach and I ‘lurked’ in the forum reading the highs and lows of other runners. The wealth of expertise, advise and support on here really helped me. I hope it helps you too. Happy C25K to you. 😊

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

That’s a brilliant write-up, brought tears to my eyes. I wish you many many more miles of happy running!

[Adsum Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Aw, thank you so much, Jazzyrunner. I was sad to read of your ankle injury - I sprained/strained both of mine at the same time in W2 and was on the bench for a month, while they healed. Heal they did though and I don’t get out of bed in the morning now until I’ve completed my ankle exercices! 🤣 Wishing you a speedy recovery and also happy running. Thank you for your support. 😊

[GreenLizard Graduate]

Well done! I hope I get there too. Will you celebrate with a little - run? 😁

[Adsum Graduate in reply to GreenLizard]

Thank you, GreenLizard. I believe you will get there. I believe that this time you will continue, baby step by baby step, on your journey and you will quiet the voices that tell you you can’t. “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it!” I am this morning watching the sun rise as I prepare for my first solo-Run. The doubt is still there but I’m going to do it anyway. Wishing you every success, (after a cry, a cuppa and a pee of course!). 😊