W9 R1

[racheles78]

Phew, I did it!! I restarted C25k back in June after having to take a break for surgery and struggling to get back into it. After a few false starts and setbacks I eventually decided to start at the beginning again and I definitely think this was the right decision. On reflection I hadn't only lost strength and fitness I'd also lost confidence and starting from scratch allowed me to build that back up again.

I had to repeat a couple of weeks due to illness (I have endometriosis so there are always periods of time throughout the month where I feel rubbish) and it's taken me 14 weeks to get to week 9 but I don't care - I'm here and I did my first 30 minute run this morning. My pace was a little slower than usual but I'm premenstrual and I always get a little slower and weaker at this time anyway. And I know that the focus isn't on pace at this stage. I'm just so proud that I managed to run for 30 minutes straight and I wasn't having to talk myself out of giving up like I've had to do for difficult runs before. Just two more to go before graduation!

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

Who cares how long it took? You got to week 9 which is such an incredible achievement! You should be very, very proud

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

We are proud of you too Racheles!

👏🎈Almost at the finish line...we are cheering you on 🌷

[Buddy34 Graduate]

So you should be proud running for 30 minutes non stop that's brilliant. Well done you 😊😊

[primaballerina]

Well done. So good you didn’t give up. Look forward to seeing your graduation badge very soon!!!

Pb

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Well done. Only two to go. Just take them slow and easy. Don't worry about how long it took; if it's any consolation at all, W2 ended up taking me over 8 months...