C25K journey 🤩🤩

[Buddy34]

I started c25k 01/10/18 it took me about 17 weeks to complete due to having to repeat runs. I graduated on the 15/02/19.

I doubted myself a lot of times but all the people on here were really encouraging and supportive and new exactly how to help and what to say as they all started the same way.

I continued to run 3 times a week then about 14 weeks ago I started parkrun which I run every 2 weeks. Then today I ran it in 29 minutes 56 seconds.

Now I'm trying to get to 10k by adding on a small amount of running to one run a week.

So for anyone just starting or Wherever you are in the plan keep going , keep trying and keep posting.

C25k is a brilliant plan to get anyone running and an excellent forum to help.

So to every one on here, I thank you for helping me 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Way to go, Buddy. Congratulations on your time 👏

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Vegout25 Graduate]

Your sentiments are reciprocated as always appreciate your encouragement, advice and support. Immensely enjoy your enthusiasm, achievements and successes. 😊👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

👍🎈Fantastic time! 🤩 😮 lovely encouraging post too as you always are! You were always at the end of every one of my runs cheering me on & it meant so much! Thank you Buddy💕

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

As the only person I have met on the forum in person I congratulate you on your achievements here on C25K, you ran all the runs slow and steady and as I am always advising people, they can repeat as many runs or week's if they wish

Onwards and upwards to running a 10K in a few weeks time after that wonderful sub 30 minute 5k at parkrun yesterday. 😊 🏃🏾

[Morgan007]

So encouraging. An amazing journey congratulations

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Great post... thanks for this and a HUGE well done to you

[Hidden]

Brilliant Buddy! Getting to 10k will be a lot of fun

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

My gosh that's fast Buddy! Well done to you!

[Ceridavis72]

Thank you for this message I got to week 6 and then have been ill. It’s great to hear that you persevered and encourages me that I can get there too.

Well done on your park run achievement that’s amazing

[Dexy5 Graduate]

It’s so good to see the fledglings leave the nest and fly on their different journeys.

You have also been a great support to those following behind and I’m sure you’ve inspired many to keep on running. Well done you.

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Fantastic time Buddy34! Bet you’re still grinning this morning!!👏 👍

[Sook2 Graduate]

Great post, and thank you so much for the encouragement you offer to so many through this forum.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Great post Buddy34!

[Maz1234 Graduate]

Well done on your park run time. You must be pleased with your self.

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Totally inspirational read. Thank you for sharing and for all your support given so generously to us all, as we go along our own journey

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

P.s. congrats on hitting 5k in under 30 mins 🏃‍♂️😃👍👏👏👏👏

[Katnap Graduate]

😃 yay! 😃

Sub 30 minutes 5k is a great milestone to achieve. Kudos from me!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Corarun Graduate]

What a great post! Congrats on the sub 30! 🎉

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s a great post for motivation, a sub 30 min 5 k is just a distant dream for us but seeing posts like yours has encouraged us to keep running Buddy so thank you

Happy Sunday

[Hidden]

I'm going to get where you are now my friend and I love the fact that this is achievable by following the programme. I always say 'You can't go from A to Z without going through the alphabet' and whether you go round a few letters slower or back a few letters, we can all get there in our own time. Brilliant to read of your deserved success and the hard yards on the way there.

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! 👌👣👣👣

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Congratulations on your sub 30 run and thank you for all support you give, my wife and all of us other newbies. It's very much appreciated.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You epitomise what is so good about this forum, providing unflinching support and encouragement to others.

As you say, we all started the same way and so we know there is so much to gain from this simple life changing training plan.

Congratulations, again on your achievement.

[Jacca Graduate]

You make the world more special just by being in it . Thank you for all the support you give to me and everyone on here 🌟🌟🌟 ❤️

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Jacca]

Such kind words. 😍😍

[Jacca Graduate]

I thought I’d sent it last night- I suppose it helps to actually click on send!! 🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Jacca]

😂😂😂

[Hidden]

What a lovely post. You've always been there when I've doubted myself and let the gremlins get the better of me. Thank you so much for helping me along the way.

Well done on the park run yesterday 😊

[Inforthelongru Graduate]

I dream of running 5k in 30 mins. Well done! Inspiration for anyone doubting themselves

[Hidden]

Congratulations, that’s a fantastic time, well done and thank you for all your encouraging posts and support for others.

[Hidden]

Well done. It's great to hear of your success. It is particularly helpful to know that you took extra weeks doing C25k. I think that's really important. Also allow your body to adapt gradually. Don't push hard every time. Helps avoid injury and is more enjoyable.

If you have various training sessions including interval training you will improve.

[RunawayBetty Graduate]

What an inspirational post, thank you! 😊 And congratulations on your achievement! That is so awesome! 👏👏