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DECEMBER 2019 C25K GRADUATES - REQUEST YOUR BADGE HERE!!!😊

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Closing comments on this post, please FOLLOW THIS LINK to the latest Badges post to request your well-earned badge:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

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Hello runner!

Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K training programme! You can now run for 30 minutes continuously - you are a superstar!!!

Please comment below to request your Graduate badge.

We on the Admin Team feel enormously proud of you, and privileged to award you your richly deserved badge. We will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great it feels when your badge arrives - but please bear with us! We will give you your badge as soon as possible 😊😊😊

We hope you will continue posting here in the Couch to 5K community, sharing your experience with the new runners working through the programme, and updating us with your progress as you consolidate your 30 minute runs.

Speaking of progression, we have a new monthly CONSOLIDATION CLUB just for new graduates like you! Doors are always open, why not pop in and say hi!!!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

And when you are ready, have a look at our 'WHAT NEXT?' post, for loads of great ideas about how to build upon your amazing achievement.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running!

Your Admin Team xx

December 1st, 2019

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Tbae profile image
Tbae

Just saying, love this programme and love this forum.

Third time round for me and comforting to know that the programme is available to anyone who wishes to give themselves this gift.

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯β˜„οΈπŸ’«

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTbae

😘😘😘

Ouchto5kmummy profile image
Ouchto5kmummyGraduate

Could I have a badge please? Week 9 completed on this chilly morning- thank you

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toOuchto5kmummy

Well done!! Amazing work!!!

Ouchto5kmummy profile image
Ouchto5kmummyGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank

You very much

Renee66 profile image
Renee66Graduate

Hi hope I'm at the right place to request my graduation badge????Thank you for all the organization that goes into making people like me feel so good about starting to run.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toRenee66

You most certainly are - there you go, superstar!!!

It is our absolute pleasure xxx

Renee66 profile image
Renee66Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you very much! What a nice thing to do for us!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toRenee66

We love it 😊😊😊

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beth_fGraduate

Hello Roseabi. I completed my C25K this morning and would love a graduation badge. My final run (W9R3) was a charity 5K in aid of the firefighters which was lovely & a worthy cause (despite the mud). Thank you very much xx

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tobeth_f

That's amazing - well done!!!

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SimonC25Graduate

Hi Roseabi, I actually completed C25k back in July but didn't get round to posting here for a badge. It is a brilliant programme and I love running (done 9 parkruns now, each one slightly quicker than the previous one). The support on this forum has been great.

Simon

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toSimonC25

Hey Simon! That is so wonderful to read, you are a superstar!!!

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SimonC25Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Not so sure about the superstar bit. I just enjoy my running.

Corarun profile image
CorarunGraduate

Hurrah! I graduated this morning! I can’t quite believe it!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toCorarun

Woohoo!! Well done you!!!!!!!!!!!

Kazzykaz1 profile image
Kazzykaz1Graduate

Well I finally graduated 😁I did my final run on 29th November and I'm feeling so proud of myself. Onwards and upwards.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toKazzykaz1

Fabulous work - well done!!!!

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MedirunGraduate

I graduated on 1 November so a badge would be great please!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMedirun

Congratulations!!!

Have you been enjoying your running since graduating?

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MarfwarblerGraduate

Hi! I graduated last Friday and did my first consolidation run today!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMarfwarbler

Awesome work - congratulations!!!

Marfwarbler profile image
MarfwarblerGraduate

Thanks!

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shrinkingjazGraduate

Love this program, and love the community even more! I graduated this morning and would love a badge. Thank you so much! :)

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GoGo_JoJoGraduateβ€’ in reply toshrinkingjaz

There you go! Sparkly and shiny, just for you πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜

Many congratulations to you on your successful graduation!! Enjoy your achievement 😊

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shrinkingjazGraduateβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thank you!!

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FatbummumGraduate

Hi

Is there a badge for completing 10 k

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toFatbummum

Hi!

Yes there is, over on the Bridge to 10K community. Request your badge here:

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Fatbummum profile image
FatbummumGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Many thanks πŸ‘πŸ‘

dewolf profile image
dewolfGraduate

Please can I have a badge, completed today!!! Thank you

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply todewolf

Congratulations, runner!!!!!

Tanny40 profile image
Tanny40Graduate

Completed the programme today! Lovely last run; looking forward to lots more as a graduate!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTanny40

Fantastic work - well done!!!

Mellowyello profile image
MellowyelloGraduate

Hello roseabi

I completed my C25K in November last year and I did put in for a Graduate request, but never received one 😩. I’m just starting the 5 to 10k and was wondering if I could have my 5k β€˜graduate’ recognition please?

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMellowyello

Hi!

I can see your Graduate badge next to your name. If you are using the Health Unlocked App to view posts here, I'm afraid you won't be able to see your badge. Log in via your internet browser and you should see it xxx

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MellowyelloGraduate

Oh, I see. How come I can see other people’s graduation badges?

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMellowyello

That's curious! I'm going to PM you...

SportyPsych profile image
SportyPsychGraduate

Hi there! Very pleased and proud to report that I have completed my Couch to 5K runs today--and have the muddy trainers to prove it.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toSportyPsych

Awesome! You must post a picture 😊😊😊

Congratulations, here is your badge xxx

SportyPsych profile image
SportyPsychGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Auntysocial profile image
AuntysocialGraduate

Just done W9 R3 this morning and have even signed up for a reindeer stampede (5Kpark run) on Sunday to prove it to the family. So I will get a medal, free antlers and a mince pie too. Winning!

So happy!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toAuntysocial

Definitely winning! Here is your badge πŸ˜„

Many congratulations xxx

Tommy1007 profile image
Tommy1007Graduate

So pleased I started running C25K

Feeling great, physically and mentally. Puts me in a great mood after Ive ran

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTommy1007

Amazing! That's great to see 😊😊😊

What week are you on?

Tommy1007 profile image
Tommy1007Graduate

I finished the programme on 27th November and have been doing week 9 runs since

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTommy1007

Ah well, you'd better have a Graduate badge then - congratulations!!!!

flossydog profile image
flossydogGraduate

I completed my couch to 5k today with a park run. Thank you for all your support. Am so pleased.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toflossydog

Awesome - well done!!!!!!

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Noodle1991Graduate

Hello Roseabi

Not sure if I’m commenting in the right place. I would really like to be awarded a graduation badge. My name is Jean Robinson and my user I’d is Noodle 91

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toNoodle1991

Congratulations, superstar!!!!

Thisoneistrying profile image
ThisoneistryingGraduate

I'm now a graduate! Amazing programme. Please may I have my badge? Thank you x

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toThisoneistrying

Certainly - there you go!

Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thisoneistrying profile image
ThisoneistryingGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you x

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Kirky1967Graduate

Hi there, I finished week 9 this week. I've been running 5k since W8R1 on a time if between 32mins/34mins. I can't thank NHS Couch to 5k enough.. When I started W1 I had to stop after about 30secs... I can't believe how far I've come..

Thanks for everything, Dave. πŸ‘

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toKirky1967

That's amazing! Congratulations Dave!!!

Kirky1967 profile image
Kirky1967Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you.

Dave πŸ‘

Reviewer2000 profile image
Reviewer2000Graduate

May I also request a badge - completed last week, although I’m repeating the very last run until I feel more comfortable with 30 minutes. I’m still shy about my running. I never say β€œI’m going out for a run” but β€œI’m going out”, and I don’t run with other people as I don’t feel inclined/ not sure I could keep a conversation, and I don’t want to worry that I’m slowing people down. But by continuing consolidation I hope to improve my confidence.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toReviewer2000

Congratulations, and well done for keeping up with your running! You will certainly become a stronger and more confident runner xxx

Jacca profile image
JaccaGraduate

Hi roseabi,

please could I have my badge for completing c25k- Also could you please say thank you to all the team that make this forum possible- it’s amazing 🀩🀩🀩 thanks again!!

Jacca x

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toJacca

Huge congratulations!!!

And that's really lovely of you to say, and I will most certainly pass it on! xxx

Enxo profile image
EnxoGraduate

Hi - Completed W9R3 today - thanks for all the help and advice - any chance of a badge?

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toEnxo

Absolutely! A huge well done to you!!!

Enxo profile image
EnxoGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Many thanks!

Buendia profile image
BuendiaGraduate

Hi! I guess I technically graduated in October (when I completed the program) but I just did a full 5k (ran the whole thing!), and I'm so proud! So now finally requesting "graduate" next to my name. Thank you so much for this program!!! It has meant so, so much to me!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toBuendia

Well done - superstar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glittery profile image
Glittery

Just seen this. I finished on Wednesday and still can’t quite believe I did it! Off the find the consolidation club thread as suddenly feeling a bit lost without the target of the next run in the program to keep me motivated.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toGlittery

Congratulations, runner!!!!! You definitely did it 😊😊😊

Here is the link to the Club: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

getfitatlast profile image
getfitatlastGraduate

Well that was horrible but its done now. Is there such a thing as a Personal Worst? That was it! Too many Christmas dinners over the weekend I think. Can I have my badge please?

I think I need to carry on with the 30 minute runs until it gets easier before I try anything else. I'll have a look at the consolidation info too I think.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply togetfitatlast

Ha ha, well done!!!

TryingHard73 profile image
TryingHard73Graduate

Hi - 3rd 30 min run completed tonight. Felt good and strong - unfortunately watch didn’t reflect this but pleased none the less!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTryingHard73

Awesome work!!!

TryingHard73 profile image
TryingHard73Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you!

Frankiev profile image
FrankievGraduate

Hi could I get my badge please, finished about a month ago, still running for 30mins and trying to increase my distance now. Great programme to support non runners like myself!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toFrankiev

There you go, runner - amazing stuff!!!

Jamenomi profile image
JamenomiGraduate

Hi, I finally finished the plan last week 😁. Can't quite believe I've managed it especially when I remember how hard I found week 1! First run off plan this morning and managed to reach 5k for the first time too 😁😁. Mainly hated running at the start and now I mainly love it (although those first 5 mins are always my mental battleground!).

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toJamenomi

That's wonderful - a massive well done to you!!!

And don't worry, we all feel like that 😊😊😊

Itzbronte profile image
ItzbronteGraduate

I graduated 29th Nov and never claimed my graduation badge.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toItzbronte

Hi, that's strange because I can see your Graduate badge next to your name! If you are using the Health Unlocked app unfortunately you will not be able to see your badge - you need to log in via a browser xxx

NorwegianWood profile image
NorwegianWoodGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Where does one find the badge once you have logged in?

Wildstrawberries profile image
WildstrawberriesGraduate

Hello, I just completed week 9 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯³πŸŽŠ.. thank you for providing the goal and framework to radically improve my health over the past 2 months. I would be delighted to see Graduate next to my user name, thank you and Merry Xmas β„οΈβ˜ƒοΈ

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toWildstrawberries

Amazing! Huge congratulations, and a very merry Christmas to you too!!! xxx

DoorsOff profile image
DoorsOffGraduate

I am very happy to have completed my week 9 third run on December 8th....

....please may I graduate?!

Now continuing to run 5k three times per week

Thankyou very much!! I would never have believed it possible

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toDoorsOff

Certainly you may, you superstar!!!!

Very well done, and happy running 😊😊😊

DoorsOff profile image
DoorsOffGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you very much !!!!

LadyAdur profile image
LadyAdurGraduate

Hurray!!! I graduated this evening πŸ™ŒπŸ» I’m so amazed that this works, I still can’t believe it. Thank you to this wonderful forum for all the advice and motivation πŸ˜€

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toLadyAdur

You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jsh2803 profile image
jsh2803Graduate

Completed Week 9 Run 3 this am, whilst not yet at 5k in 30 mins would be delighted to Graduate badge. A fantastic network and programme

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tojsh2803

Many congratulations - well done!!!

jsh2803 profile image
jsh2803Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you

Runningdumpling profile image
RunningdumplingGraduate

Hi there, graduated today. Very happy, please may I have s badge?

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toRunningdumpling

Absolutely! Congratulations!!!!!

Hoysin profile image
HoysinGraduate

Hi, I completed c25k this evening!! I can't believe I have done this. 😊😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toHoysin

Well done, superstar!!!!

Forpetessake profile image
ForpetessakeGraduate

Hello me again

Wow I’ve just completed

Many thanks for this forum for the advice and support along the way!

Couldn’t have done it without this support.

I never ever thought I could do this

If i can anyone can ❀️

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toForpetessake

Wonderful wonderful news - well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Justdoit2015Graduate

Hello, I completed my first 5k run last week on the last race of week 9 on the App. I completed the 30 minutes and just thought : sod it, and kept jogging. I was wearing a sports watch which told me how many KM I was running. I reached 5k after 43 minutes and 16 seconds, will probably write a post about it soon :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toJustdoit2015

Congratulations!!!!

Vicky_corsa profile image
Vicky_corsaGraduate

Hi can you please add me to the December graduation list. Completed on Friday and it feels amazing.

Thank you all for your guidance and support that helped me achieve this.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toVicky_corsa

Here is your badge - and a massive well done!!!!!

And it's our pleasure xxx

Hated2Run profile image
Hated2RunGraduate

Hi RosieB - I actually completed a month or 2 ago and am nearly done on the 10k (9k last week!) - just managed to pick up a heavy cold now plus a stomach bug though so that one will have to wait till Jan but a 5k badge would be nice thanks!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toHated2Run

Yes it would! Hope you feel better really soon!!!!

Hated2Run profile image
Hated2RunGraduate

thanks :)

Alliwalli profile image
AlliwalliGraduate

I graduated yesterday it's a great programme πŸ‘

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toAlliwalli

Massive congratulations!!!

bunionfoot profile image
bunionfootGraduate

Really enjoyed the ride with the lovely Laura. Am so proud of myself 'coz I was always rubbish at sports at school. At 60 years old I have now run further and longer than I have ever done in my life before! Will definatley keep on running, next goal is a park run, then on to 10k!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tobunionfoot

That is wonderful to read! Well done, and here is your well deserved badge!!!

RunSkippyRun profile image
RunSkippyRunGraduate

Yay! Did it !!!!

When I started 5k seemed such a challenge that I can't really believe how easily it went (easily compared to what I expected). First weeks were the toughest, probably because starting from a low base (w1 runs were done 8 times before feeling I could move on). Did 5k on Saturday in just under 40 mins - wheeeee!! :-) :-)

Thank you to the programme - I feel hugely fitter and healthier. Thanks also to the forum members and administrators for support and advice.

I am now looking forward to consolidating and then moving onto 10k.

And - because it is one of the things that helped in terms of having a target to achieve - may I have a badge please?

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toRunSkippyRun

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, and yes here is your badge 😊😊😊

Today I finally completed the C25K! Looking forward to being a graduate. Today was very cold and a little icy but I completed it and look forward to the new year of running.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply to

Congratulations, runner!!!!

CBC25K profile image
CBC25KGraduate

I've completed it today - really enjoyed it, had a bit niggle on my left ankle the last 2 runs so gonna recover over the festive period 😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toCBC25K

Well done!!!! Enjoy your rest xxx

sarahsmilesss9 profile image
sarahsmilesss9Graduate

I finished today in the snow!! If someone told me when I started that I'd be running 30 minutes straight, let alone in perfect weather, but in the snow? I would've laughed! But here I am!! :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tosarahsmilesss9

Here you are! Massive congratulations, and how lovely in the snow!!! Was it lovely in the snow? 😊😊😊

Boomum profile image
BoomumGraduate

Hi completed couch to 5k I’m September and I’m still running 3 times a week. I’m significantly lighter and healthier. Please may I apply for my badge thank you

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toBoomum

Certainly - there you go!! How lovely to read that you're getting on so well - superstar runner 😍😍😍

PlodderB profile image
PlodderBGraduate

Really pleased to have completed couch to 5k , some days were better than others, but overall feel much better for it! Will endeavour to continue running a couple if times a week at least. Next outing should be a run in boxing day and then a dip in the sea barrier!!!!

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PlodderBGraduateβ€’ in reply toPlodderB

That should read brrrr!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toPlodderB

Awesome work, and that sounds fabulous - merry Christmas!!!

Hi Please could you send me the badge I've just completed my last run of W9 .

This is an awesome app.

Thank you.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply to

Many congratulations, superstar!!!

And here is your badge! Please note that it is a virtual badge that appears next to your name when you comment and post in the C25K community xxx

Tippyrunn profile image
TippyrunnGraduate

Done it. Finished with a park run in 40 mins. Michael Johnson gave up on me so ran for 40 mins. Followed with coffee and mince pie with a crazy group of running friends. Feel like I earned my badge. Going to stay with 5 k. Think that's about my level. Thanks for fab support, got here at third attempt. Whoop whoop.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTippyrunn

Fabulous news!! Well done, runner, and Merry Christmas!!!!!

BlackCat21 profile image
BlackCat21Graduate

Hi

Can I have a badge please? Proudly graduated this morning,

BlackCat

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toBlackCat21

Certainly! Well done you superstar!!!!!!

BlackCat21 profile image
BlackCat21Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you! This really is the very BEST thing to happen to me! 😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toBlackCat21

😍😍😍

RunningMigster profile image
RunningMigsterGraduate

Hey guys, I completed C25k today.

Please may I have a badge?

Thank you

Mig

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toRunningMigster

Huge congratulations!!!!

Tmm27 profile image
Tmm27Graduate

Hi I completed C25K today ! Amazing program ! I’m running for 30 minutes non stop so I’m going to be working on running 5 k . This program is amazing !

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTmm27

Awesome work, congratulations and have fun with your running!!!

Shapes profile image
ShapesGraduate

Completed c25k yesterday. Never thought I could run but have proved myself wrong. Brilliant app. Thanks

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toShapes

Amazing!!!!! Well done 😊😊😊

Northpenninesjogger profile image
NorthpenninesjoggerGraduate

I have just completed C25K.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toNorthpenninesjogger

Congratulations!!!

Gingerrunner profile image
GingerrunnerGraduate

Hi. I completed the Couch 2 5 K this morning. What a fab programme. I’m 61 years old and was not a runner. I have got through the programme with no injuries and have loved every minute. I feel really proud of myself. I will be joining your consolidation club and hope to do my first park run after the new year. Please may I have my badge? Thank you so much.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toGingerrunner

You are more than welcome, and thank you for the wonderful feedback πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

Congratulations, superstar runner!!!!

1Cat profile image
1CatGraduate

Just completed week 9, run 3. Looking forwards to officially graduating!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply to1Cat

Massive congratulations!!!!!!

1Cat profile image
1CatGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thanks! It's an awesome feeling, I'd like to bottle it for future runs!

Betterhabits profile image
BetterhabitsGraduate

Hi, Could I have a badge please, just finished my third run of week nine today and feeling very pleased with myself. A few hiccups this week as we’ve had some extreme weather - with 39 and 43 degree days this week in sunny Melbourne - not really been suitable for running, but I finally got there.

Wouldn’t have made it without the wonderful support and information on this site!

Now for consolidation over the next 4 weeks then hopefully will start stretching it out so I can finally make 5km and do some park runs.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toBetterhabits

Wow, congratulations!!! Extra impressive in that heat!

Well done, and that sounds like an excellent plan xxx

Betterhabits profile image
BetterhabitsGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thanks roseabi!

Portlandprincess profile image
PortlandprincessGraduate

Hi. I completed run3 week 9 yesterday. Really feeling great and will be reading and contributing on the consolidation forums. Thank you for all you all do.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toPortlandprincess

That's fantastic! Well done, and it's a pleasure 😊😊😊

Jamohanlall profile image
JamohanlallGraduate

Hi! I have completed my graduation run today! Feeling pretty proud of myself! Requesting the badge please. Thanks!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toJamohanlall

Congratulations, superstar!!!!!!!

Distance profile image
Distance

Hiya!

Completed Week 9, run 3 today. Can I have a badge please!

Thanx

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toDistance

Congratulations!!!

AnyUser profile image
AnyUserGraduate

Graduation run completed today! Please may I have my badge?

Thank you.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toAnyUser

Merry Christmas!!!

MightyMax profile image
MightyMaxGraduate

I'm not sure if this is what you mean by comment below. But, I finished my C25K a couple of months ago - I just found this site. I am so happy I found the app and finished it!! I had tried a couple of times before, but this time I stuck with it and it has made such a difference for me. Thank you to everyone involved in creating the app and running (pun intended) this site. :-)

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMightyMax

Congratulations!!!

I hope you enjoy this website! We also have communities for those wishing to run further than 5K, and just generally improve their running and/or fitness:

Bridge to 10K: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k

Marathon Running and Race Support: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Strength & Flex: healthunlocked.com/strength...

Willowrun profile image
WillowrunGraduate

Hi Roseabi.

Finished C25k early in December and have done 3 park runs now. Am thrilled to bits! Please may I have my badge πŸ˜ŠπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toWillowrun

That is so wonderful!!!! Well done, superstar xxx

sarahbee_uk profile image
sarahbee_ukGraduate

Hello! Can I have a graduation badge please? Just scraped through before the end 2019 😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tosarahbee_uk

Fabulous work, congratulations!!!

TwigletChipstick profile image
TwigletChipstickGraduate

From the kid who was told to sit out the running at school...thanks for getting me there, guys...I only flipping did it!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTwigletChipstick

Awesome!!! You showed them 😊😊😊

GreenLizard profile image
GreenLizardGraduate

Hi I have finished the programme! So pleased to have done great support from my fellow runners and proud of myself too! Please can I have my badge πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toGreenLizard

Congratulations, superstar!!!!

t7sha profile image
t7shaGraduate

I've finally completed C25K today and it felt AMAZING! Please can I have my badge πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tot7sha

Congratulations!!!

RunawayBetty profile image
RunawayBettyGraduate

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I did my graduation run today!! 😊😊😊 So, can I please have my badge?

Also a big thank you to all you admins on this wonderful forum, you are doing an amazing job!!! 😊

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toRunawayBetty

Well done, superstar!!!!

And it's our pleasure xxx

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RunawayBettyGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

OMG, it's already there - woohoo! Thank you!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toRunawayBetty

πŸ˜„β€οΈ

Piggy44 profile image
Piggy44Graduate

I would love a badge please ?? Thank you .

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toPiggy44

There you go, Graduate!!!

Jollyjule profile image
JollyjuleGraduate

Hello there,

I would like to get my badge. I did my final run three days ago. Next run will be tomorrow and then I aim to finish 2019 with a 3k on New Years Eve.

All the best to you from Germany!

Kind regards Judith

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toJollyjule

Herzliche Glückwünsche!!!!! 😊😊😊

Veganlynz profile image
VeganlynzGraduate

Hi, hope this is the right place to let you know I graduated yesterday πŸ˜‡ w9r3 done and loved every minute! Can I have a badge please? Thanks cx

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toVeganlynz

Congratulations, superstar!!!!

There is your badge xxx

Abi1992 profile image
Abi1992Graduate

Can I have a badge please? Just graduated today and feeling a good buzz!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toAbi1992

Amazing work - well done!!!

JimmyLucy2 profile image
JimmyLucy2Graduate

Completed C25K this morning - woohoo! Please may I have my badge? Have loved this whole experience!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toJimmyLucy2

That's fantastic - huge congratulations!!!

NorwegianWood profile image
NorwegianWoodGraduate

Ta dah! Completed C25K this morning. I think it took around 10 weeks, needing to work around some hot weather and a few appointments.

While running is still very slow, I'm finding that most days the run is easier than the previous day. I'm looking forward to a period of consolidation where I can get faster and closer to 5K. At this stage the only goal I have is to be running for 30mins 3 times/week.

Like others I am appreciative of this community which helps greatly in encouraging and maintaining motivation. Thanks roseabi for your part in keeping it running smoothly. :-)

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toNorwegianWood

It's my pleasure!

Well done, you superstar runner!!!

lvbrown79 profile image
lvbrown79Graduate

Please can I have a badge?! πŸ₯³ finished week 9 at the beginning of December and am patching myself up for my first Parkrun this weekend. Thanks!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tolvbrown79

Well done!!!

how exciting!!!!!! Have fun at parkrun, and let us know how you get on xxx

Lellyanne profile image
LellyanneGraduate

Hello! I graduated in October just getting round to now asking for my graduate badge! I may be a graduate but I’m still very much on my couch to 5k journey!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toLellyanne

Ha ha - there you go! xxx

CJMumma profile image
CJMummaGraduate

Yay! I finished this morning πŸ₯³ Could I please get my badge? Thank you πŸ™πŸΌ I’m so proud to be a part of this, it really has made such a difference in my life ☺️

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toCJMumma

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2flatfeet profile image
2flatfeetGraduate

Hello! I’ve just finished my graduation run (celebratory cuppa and cake being scoffed as I type!). Please may I add my name to the December Graduate list. Many thanksπŸ‘

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roseabiβ€’ in reply to2flatfeet

This is like writing the New Year Honours list! Fabulous work, runner!!!!! 😊😊😊

2flatfeet profile image
2flatfeetGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you!!!! 😁

TobyH profile image
TobyHGraduate

I graduated today😁. I started on the 12th October and managed to run 5.26 km over the 30 min today so well chuffed with my progress over that time. What a great app. Thanks for the support.

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2flatfeetGraduateβ€’ in reply toTobyH

Wow that’s an amazing distance!!! Think you’ve just made that graduation feeling even better!!! Well Done You!!!πŸΎπŸ‘πŸ‘ŸπŸ‘Ÿ

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toTobyH

Massive congratulations!!!

kindarunnin profile image
kindarunninGraduate

Could I get my badge please?

I actually graduated about 6 weeks ago and dont post much, but as I've read plenty on here and gained from all the encouraging posts, I'd like to post a few of my own, and move on to the bridge to 10k......wearing my badge with pride for both would be nice.

Thanks to all the admin + regular posters on here, really is a great community and I'll try to be a bit more involved in it now I'm well and truly addicted to this running malarkey, hoping to do 5 miles for the first time today!

Thanks all. πŸ‘Happy running in 2020

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roseabiβ€’ in reply tokindarunnin

Awesome!!!!! Happy 2020 running to you too xxx

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kindarunninGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

I got a badge!!πŸ˜€

Thanks for the quick response roseabi, great to finish the year as an "official" graduate. πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘

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roseabiβ€’ in reply tokindarunnin

😊😊😊

LC07 profile image
LC07Graduate

Week 9 completed. Onwards and upwards from here I hope.

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toLC07

Congratulations, and Happy New Year!!!

LC07 profile image
LC07Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you. Hope you have a great new year.

xx2000 profile image
xx2000Graduate

I have just finished !! W9R3 the last day of the year (not a bad way to finish and begin the year) . May i have my graduation badge? .

Thanks for all your work, support and useful information that makes this posible.

πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toxx2000

Fabulous work!!! Well done, and Happy New Year!!!!

xx2000 profile image
xx2000Graduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thanks and Happy 2020!!!

Pugly profile image
PuglyGraduate

HI, please can I have a badge. I started C25K on 1st Jan 2019 aged 67. I am now 68 and this morning I completed 5K in 30.15 mins. I am so grateful to C25K and feel that I have a new lease of life. Many thanks and please keep up the good work. Happy New Year

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toPugly

That's so awesome to read!!!! Well done you, and have an amazing 2020!!!!

Marth-Elise profile image
Marth-EliseGraduate

Hope I am not too late to request a graduate badge - I graduated just before Christmas in time for my very first park run a week later ☺️

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toMarth-Elise

Congratulations!!!

Wilmawobbles profile image
WilmawobblesGraduate

Morning!

Can I have a badge please? 😊

After 2 years of starting and stopping I have finally completed it! And have been out for 2 longer runs already... I'm aiming for a 10k soon πŸ’ͺ

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toWilmawobbles

Marvellous! Well done!!!

Walkingvirgo profile image
WalkingvirgoGraduate

Hi I complete my Couch to 5K on 27th December and would like to request my badge please. Is there any thing else I need to do to graduate? :-)

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toWalkingvirgo

You have done it - congratulations!!!

afczulu profile image
afczuluGraduate

Can you badge me up please, completed my first 5k of the year and first for 2 years thanks to the couch to 5k programme on 7th December in 29:42 at my local Park Run. Trust in the programme!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toafczulu

There you go - congratulations!!!

Nitlah profile image
NitlahGraduate

Whoop whoop I graduated last Monday & feel fantastic πŸ‘

I completed my first run post graduating today & love how running is just something I now do πŸ˜€

This forum has been invaluable for advice & I'll continue to use as I continue running

PrairieGirl71 profile image
PrairieGirl71Graduate

I did it! What a feeling!

Lesaspie profile image
LesaspieGraduate

Hello Roseabi. :). I completed the programme today! Could I please have a badge? :D

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toLesaspie

Well done! xx

Lesaspie profile image
LesaspieGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Bless You, Thanks so much!!! I will write a post in a moment..... how do I download the nice yellow certificate please? :)

x

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toLesaspie

If on mobile, press down on the image and you should get a pop-up with an option to download. On desktop/laptop right-click and select 'save image as'. This may vary depending on your device 😊

Lesaspie profile image
LesaspieGraduateβ€’ in reply toroseabi

Thank you! I will try both. :)

TulipMagoo profile image
TulipMagooGraduate

Hello, I completed the app this morning. I have really enjoyed this programme. Is there a follow up?? Thank you

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toTulipMagoo

Well done!

Check out the Consolidation Club for ideas about what to do next!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

KathyHH profile image
KathyHHGraduate

I've come to this very late being excited to have completed my final run of week 9. I started Couch to 5K on March 22 and am so proud to have completed the programme. I will keep running but would love a badge - even though I'm over 60! You never stop loving a badge!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toKathyHH

You never do! Congratulations!!!!!

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roseabi

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