W9, R3 ✅: I did it!!!!!!

[RunawayBetty]

This is unbelievable. I'm just coming back from my graduation run!!! 😃😃😃😃

Was so unsure about it, felt a cold coming up, but then the weather was so nice, sunny and cold, wore my new, super expensive running jacket I had given to myself for Christmas and for graduation, was nearly alone in the park, all sunny, all frozen, all fresh air, birds singing, happy smile all the way, and on my cool down walk there was this pair of geese watching me and twittering so loudly that I knew they were there just to cheer me and to announce to the world that I had just done it!

Thank you so much everybody! 😃 I could never have done this without you. You are such an amazing bunch of people!

So happy now!!!!!!! Woooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you very much, and also a big thank you for all the great work you are doing here! 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Woo hoo congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 it’s such an achievement well done you

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you very much! 😊 Will take me some time to really believe it.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

It does take time to get used to being a graduate, just keep getting out there and running

I found i really started to enjoy it once i was no longer ruled by the programme so after consolidation runs we just do what we feel like and it’s more fun for us

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, for now I will do the consolidation runs and see where that leads to.

When I started C25, I just wanted to be able to go out running for 30 minutes three times a week, but now I don't know if I just want to run for fun and enjoy the freedom of running or if I want to follow another plan which will eventually lead me to something else. I'm really curious to get to know this new running me!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

After consolidation we started Ju Ju’s magic plan but december well!! what with rain dark after work and not enjoying running in the dark so much Christmas coming extra shifts at work and more rain gave it up, i think it was a bit soon after graduation so we just do our thing, 6k boxing day and 3k today with lots of smiles

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Good point! 👍 Whatever I do after the consolidation runs, it must involve smiling! 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

Coming home with a big grin of achievement is the best

[Brian-P6 Graduate]

Yay! Well done Betty we'll get the flags and bunting out, someone sound the trumpets!!!

I've just 3 weeks to go now myself and am so looking forward to that moment too.

Enjoy the feeling!

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Brian-P6]

Thank you so much, Brian. 😊 You'll be there in no time, enjoy the journey!!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

I'm sure those geese were cheering you on from the side lines.

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

Now go get that badge

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you very much, Buddy! 😊 Can't believe that I am entitled to that badge now! 😃

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🥳🎈⭐️🎁👍Congratulations & an excellent finish to 2019!! Yes you did it!!! Enjoy the after glow which lasts for days!!

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you so much, Annie! 😊 Yes, my heart is glowing like the rising sun, only my head is a little behind and can't quite believe it ... 😉

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

😆👍⭐️

[sarahbee_uk Graduate]

Wow, well done you! Sounds like an amazing run 👍

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to sarahbee_uk]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, it was my best run so far - the sun, the birds, and all those endorphines! 😉

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Fantastic achievement so happy for you and glad you had these geese cheering you on.

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you so much! 😊 Thought of you all during the run, and felt cheered on by all you lovely VRBs! 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Congratulations. That sounds such a happy run. This is the start of a whole new lifestyle. 👏👏🥂🍾

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you very much! 😊 Yes, I definitely feel like a new me!

[Hidden]

Congratulations 🥳 enjoy the Runner’s high 🎉

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much, I do!! 😊 🙃🙃🙃🏃‍♀️

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Fab-u-lous!!! Well done, now time to celebrate 👍🏆🍾🥂😁

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you Wenderwoo, that means so much to me!! 😊😊 Thought of you during the run, I wish you all the best. You are still my example when it comes to determination and coping with adversities!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

Thank you, that's very kind. I hope to be back soon and following you for inspiration! 😃

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Congratulations, well done! 👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉

Its a great feeling isn't it. Sometimes it's the runs you're not expecting that deliver.

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you so much, Speedy60!!! 😊 The feeling really is beyond words!!! 🙃

[Redvic97 Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉. What a wonderful achievement and a fabulous way to finish off this stage and begin the next 😉

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Redvic97]

Thank you! 😊 Really looking forward to doing more! And more! And more! 😊

[SuzieMac]

Congratulations!!!! You earned that badge!! xx

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to SuzieMac]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[Runningdumpling Graduate]

Fantastic, well done on your 👩‍🎓 from C25k 👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

You did it !!!

It’s a great feeling isn’t it??

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Runningdumpling]

Thank you, it really is such a great feeling to have made it, and also to get all this positive feedback! 😊 Still high on endorphins!

[SuzieMac]

Congratulations!!! You have done it. What a fantastic programme this is and you are one of its success stories. Go celebrate this New Year in style. 🎉🎉🎉

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to SuzieMac]

Thank you so much, SuzieMac! 😊😊 Good luck to you too, I hope your foot will get better soon and that you will be out there running in no time! Happy New Year!