I never thought I could run!

When I started out on this journey I had never run and thought I was being a bit adventurous! Today week 9 run 3 and just completed 2.7 mile. I am pleased with that and I am sure I can reach the 5k mark with practice. I have lost 17lb (not all down to the running but I would say over half of it is) reduced my diabetes level to normal and feel fitter than I ever have. I’m 60 in March and would recommend this programme to anyone wanting to improve their fitness and motivation. I know I will keep on running ..it’s part of what I do now. Thank you Couch to 5K.

[Jane46a]

Amazing...well done!

I’m the same, I’ve never ran, started the first run yesterday and really struggled...I can’t wait to be at your stage!

[Hidden in reply to Jane46a]

You can do it...honestly. If you have the determination it gets easier! Good Luck .😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Jogit 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 September graduation post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃 😊

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you.😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thankyou. I am! 😊

[Seaside22 Graduate]

Yep, just the same. Always thought running was for other people, now running 3 x 30 mins at least a week. It's an amazing programme, isn't it? Trying not to be too evangelical about it with everyone I meet...

[Hidden in reply to Seaside22]

Yes you are right and well done too. 😊

[Zebadee1 Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating! Great achievement by all accounts. 🎉🥳🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Hidden]

Thank you ...much appreciated 😊

[SkiMonday Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K and for getting your diabetes under control.

I was only aware of the link between diabetes and weight so I used exercise to lose weight in order to control it. It wasn't until my blood sugar was down to normal that I learnt about the huge positive effect that exercise has on diabetes.

[Hidden]

Yes I didn’t want to go onto medication and this way I have best of both worlds. Thank you 😊

[Cath400 Graduate]

Amazing work. Great feeling to graduate isn't it. I think most of us never imagine we could be runners when we start

[Hidden in reply to Cath400]

Thankyou.😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Amazing!! Congratulations 🎈🌟👏🔔🎉

[Hidden in reply to Annieapple]

Thankyou 😊

[LUHAN Graduate]

Congratulations! You should be very proud xx

[Hidden in reply to LUHAN]

Thankyou 😊

[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.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou. I’ll take a look.😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating, and also the weight and diabetes results too. Celebrate well and the enjoy consolidation and all your running adventures.

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thankyou 😊

[BarbieW Graduate]

Very well done you!

[Hidden in reply to BarbieW]

Thankyou 😊

[Fairy220480 Graduate]

That’s fantastic, well done!

[Hidden in reply to Fairy220480]

Thankyou 😊

[Goslow Graduate]

I am the same.. it's an amazing plan 😊🏃‍♀️ Well done you and congratulations 🎉

[Hidden in reply to Goslow]

Well done too.Continue to enjoy. 😊

[Goslow Graduate]

Thank you 😊