Wk9 R3...completed!

[Cpop3]

So today was my last run...on the C25K programme anyway. I don’t want to go back to the unhealthy, unmotivated individual I was at Christmas. As I was poddling around the park, I was reflecting on the progress I’ve made this past couple of months and came up with a load of positives.

1. I couldn’t have done it without the wonderful Sarah Millican and this forum. Even at my lowest and most pained, people were quick to support and encourage.

2. I can have a positive impact on my body. And I have chosen to have a positive impact! I don’t seem to crave alcohol and midget gems as much as I used to - my body seems to be choosing a better way!

3. I have a lot more mental strength than I thought possible. Those demons that sit on my shoulder around the 1.75km mark have been banished to the naughty bin.

4. I’ve lost a bit of fat and gained a bit of muscle and I rather like the fact that my trousers keep falling down...

5. I quite like running. I may never do a 10K but I’m good with that now. I can run for 30 minutes without stopping and without giving in to my demons.

So I don’t know what happens next and I hope I’m still allowed on here, because although my C25K journey has finished, my running journey certainly hasn’t!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing c25k, I never thought I'd reach 10k but never say never.🥳🥳🥳🥳

Maybe time for some new trousers🤣

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Very well done. A super achievement!

[Comfortnotspeed]

Well done! A great achievement 🥳👏🥳👏🥳👏🥳🎓

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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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BIG congratulations on finishing the beginning. Read the follow on guide and the running world is you oyster Have fun!

I too doubted that I would ever go further than 30 minutes but in the intervening period I have run 5k, then 10k and then 10 miles. I am not in the first flush, so you might be surprised where this 'journey' takes you

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

[Forest_Run_Beginner]

Amazing, huge congratulations on completing the C25K program, you are officially brilliant 🎊🎉

You don't need to decide what you will do with your new found running legs yet, you can just enjoy having them and fine tune all that hard work.

A massive well done to you again and have fun celebrating this evening.

Happy running 👆💪🏃❤️

[Cpop3 Graduate in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thank you for your enthusiasm! I am already planning a run round the park on Monday - just seeing where I end up.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Congratulations 🏆👍😁🍾🥂🎉

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you 👣👣👣 you’re still VERY welcome on here.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation 🥳🥳🥳👏👏👂🥂🍾 Please do stay and share your experiences - although not about your trousers falling down 🙈

Now I'm off to panic buy midget gems. 😋😁

[Cpop3 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Noooo! Leave some for me!