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Yipeeee... on 22nd December, I wasn’t sure this day would ever come!

Super proud for sticking at this; what an achievement! Don’t even care that I’m not running 5k in 30mins - just the fact I can run for the amount of time is an absolute miracle 🀣

There are always going to be bad days and thankfully good days, but overall the feeling that running gives you is just such a high!

From someone who has never been able to run even though I’ve tried on several occasions(always tried to achieve too much, too fast and always set myself up to fail), has pretty unbearable joint problems at times, I can’t praise the programme enough. Its broken down in to manageable stages which is so achievable; and most of all the community is just so supportive and motivating - would not have stuck at it without the wise words from all you lovely lot!

So here it is... programme complete... but only the start of my running journey.

What next!?

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pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate

Well done sar9 on completing c25k πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘Œ

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Sar9Graduate in reply to pete1212

Thank you 😁

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anna_de

Amazing, massive congratulations!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Sar9Graduate in reply to anna_de

Thanks 😊

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Huge congratulations Sar9 - it’s a massive achievement!. And you started at Christmas as well which really shows dedication to the cause! Enjoy those consolidation runs- onwards and onwards from here!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ†

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thanks, I know! What was I thinking right before Christmas lol!

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Joanney69Graduate

Well done 😊 πŸ‘ πŸŽ‰

It's such a great achievement, who cares how far you can run, you can run πŸƒ for 30 minutes 😁

I'm sure distance will come, at least that's what I'm telling myself! I'm on week 8 ☺

Make sure you request your graduate πŸŽ“ badge & wear it with pride ☺ πŸƒ 🌟

Sar9 profile image
Sar9Graduate in reply to Joanney69

Thank you!

Fingers crossed, I’m sure the distance will come!

Good luck in your final couple of weeks :)

Oh a graduate badge! I will do that now.

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must so pleased πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you, I am!!

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to Sar9

Get your graduate badge here

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Sar9 profile image
Sar9Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you!! Just done βœ…

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Oldlady57

Congratulations Sar9, fab achievement πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ₯‡πŸŽ“

Sar9 profile image
Sar9Graduate in reply to Oldlady57

Thank you 😊

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RoxdogGraduate

Well done!

The next stage is pretty exciting - freedom!

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Roxdog

Thanks! So exciting to have freedom; not sure how to handle it though ahah!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations to you Sar9 on graduating from C25K, well done, to get your graduation badge and the word Graduate next to your username follow Buddy34's link.

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Sar9Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you 😊

Lynnie18 profile image
Lynnie18Graduate

I bet your so chuffed,I know I'm going to be in 2 weeks times. Really well done!

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Lynnie18

So chuffed! Thank you!

Good luck I’m sure you’ll smash it!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Sar9Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you, this is super helpful 😬

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Gwenllian1Graduate

That is just wonderful! And you are running pretty quickly too. I graduated in April and I still don't make your speed, not that I mind, I am very happy being a snail! Just enjoy running three times a week for two or three weeks and when you feel ready for something else have a look around the site. There is some stuff about transitioning to more running after C25k and the bridge to 10k part of HU which gently gets you running further if that is what you decide you want to do! But right now, enjoy your triumph!

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Gwenllian1

Thank you!

I guess everyone has their own pace they’re comfortable at. I have noticed there’s many that are faster than me. Least we are all doing it and not sitting on the couch!

Thanks for your advice, super helpful 😁

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WenderwooGraduate

Woohoo, well done you! πŸ†πŸ‘πŸ˜πŸŽ‰

Time for consolidation and then the worlds your oyster 😁

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Thank you 😬 πŸ¦ͺ 🌍

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RigpigGraduate

Congratulations, you should be very proud. It’s an amazing achievement and we all know exactly what it takes πŸ‘ as for next I ran week 9 a few times and then found the Nike running club app which has coached runs of many different lengths. Consolidate for a few weeks at least and then decide what to do. You could join the magic 10 and run for either an hour or 10 k it’s totally up to you πŸ˜€

Happy Running!

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Rigpig

Thank you!

I’ve been having a look about and lots of options. Decisions decisions! Not sure I like this freedom lol!

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DDJ2019Graduate

Congratulations!!!

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Sar9Graduate in reply to DDJ2019

Thanks!

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GetfitokGraduate

Brilliant! Well done you πŸ‘£πŸ‘£πŸ‘£πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Getfitok

Thank you 😊

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Fab ! πŸ₯‡β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ ! What’s your plan now ?

Sar9 profile image
Sar9Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid

No idea. Some good advice and options from other people! Guess I’ll stick to the 30 mins 3X a week for now. And then perhaps the bridge to 10k thing! Who knows! 😬

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to Sar9

Keep us posted ! Happy running x

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Cadge1

Well done you!! Like you I don’t care about distance. Just being able to run non stop for 30 minutes will be amazing in itself. You should be very proud of yourself 😊

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Sar9Graduate in reply to Cadge1

Thank you! It is an amazing achievement 😬

Good luck, you are nearly there too!

Fantastic news Sar9, very well done, how did you record your stats?

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Sar9Graduate in reply to

Hey Jorge3 - I have a Garmin watch, so record my runs on there πŸ™‚

in reply to Sar9

thanks Sar9 think I might invest in one, is there one you’d recommend?

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Sar9Graduate in reply to

I’ll be honest, I don’t know an awful lot about them. I actually borrowed this from my mum; and never gave it back lol πŸ˜‚ it’s a vivoactive HR. I love it and the information it gives you is great. But it’s a bit bulky and if I was going to buy one would perhaps look at something smaller/more feminine so I could wear it all the time. I think Garmins are very popular as they have the gps built in, so you don’t have to have your phone with you to track which is great. Happy buying, I’m sure whatever you go for you’ll love πŸ’•

in reply to Sar9

thank you Sar9, really helpful πŸ€—

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RigpigGraduate in reply to

I have a Garmin Fenix 5x which has way more features than I will ever probably use but I got it for a massive discount and initially didn’t really know if I had done the right thing but after owning it for a month I now love it. There are lots to choose from out there so do a bit of research, some are superceeded by others now and can be bought, like mine, for really bargain prices. They all use the same app though so you pretty much get the same reports no matter which one you cheese.

in reply to Rigpig

thank you Rigpig, not too long until my birthday πŸ˜€

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believeinbest

Congratulations.. Dreaming of my day 😊

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Sar9Graduate in reply to believeinbest

Thanks 😊 good luck! I’m sure you’ll be there soon πŸŽ“

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