Week 9 run 3 completed - WE DID IT!!

[Blondefordy]

So my friend and I are in our 50's, menopausal and carrying the excess weight of a small toddler around with us each! We took up this challenge in the summer and during our very first run - we only managed to complete 4 of the 8 x 1 minute runs and were quite disheartened, but determined.

We finally completed the programme last week (not in 9 weeks due to holidays, days off etc. since we started, but that's OK) and really can't believe it! We're not natural runners at all (see above!) but if we can do it - anyone can.

We saw advice on here early on mentioning Japanese Slow Running and have used this technique since week 2 and completely attribute our completion to this.

We've used this site for motivation and inspiration and can't thank the contributors enough for the encouragement and advice provided.

If you think you can't do it - think again! Slow down (run at walking pace to begin with) and you'll eventually complete the programme.

Good Luck to you all!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K with week 9 run 3 and graduating 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the October graduate 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 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[Blondefordy Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Oooh thanks AlMorr - I'll take a look and get my GRADUATE badge!

[Allymally1]

Congratulations 🥳 well done to both of you 🏅

[NewRunner4 Graduate]

Well done to both you and your friend. It’s an amazing feeling completing something which, at the start, seemed impossible! You should be very proud of your achievement.

👏👏👏

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Superb! Well done to you both! Many congratulations. Enjoy your achievement and your new ability 👍🏻😁

Please do check out what's next guide

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

And maybe consider joining your fellow graduates on the bridge to 10k and the Strength and Flex forums too

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations it’s awesome how we all struggled at the beginning and can now run for half an hour, enjoy your consolidation runs

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations to both of you on completing c25k. 😊😊👏👏

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Well done to both of you 😁

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Congratulations! How lovely to complete the programme with your buddy. Happy running.