W9R3 - Can’t believe it !!

[Ant50]

Yippeee! Week 9 run 3 completed, I really can’t believe it, I even managed another 3mins to hit the 5k. However, I’m not posting here to congratulate myself, I am posting to say to everyone who is thinking of doing C25K or to those who are just starting, that you really can do this. Personally, I turned 50 this year so decided it was now or never to do something to improve my fitness. Running seemed like the obvious choice as I work away from home a lot, so I wanted something I could do anywhere. However for me running was a big challenge as the last time I ran was in secondary school and worst than that I have spent my whole life telling myself I couldn’t run!

Yes the first couple of weeks were painful and yes I almost gave up when I looked at the “impossible” runs in weeks 8 and 9, but here I am. Yes some runs are really hard, but during those hard runs just keep reminding yourself why you are running, then just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It really is worth it, I feel a lot fitter and healthier than I did, I also feel a lot more relaxed and less stressed than I have for a long, long time.

Thanks to everyone for posting advice here as it’s been great to read.

Remember just keep putting one foot in front of the other.....you can do this !

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Many thanks - yes very pleased and to be honest surprised ! Now trying to convince friends to give it a go!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, 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 🎓 🏃 😊.

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the info, I will do that now!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks I will take a read, as I am sure the hardest part is keeping on running from now. At least now I have the mindset that I want to go out for a run.

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Congratulations on your amazing achievement of graduating C25K 👏👏👏. It's so encouraging for those of us still on the journey. Enjoy 🎉🎉🏆🎖

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Many thanks. I hope the rest of your C25K journey goes well as it really is worth all the hard work !