What started on Quitters day... (oh yes I did)

[dieOR5k]

Seemed an auspicious day to start training. I’m overwhelmed. It’s been a tough year for all 🌎. I did it, 9.3 is done and dusted. I ached, overcame my own gremlins (@ 🐌 pace), iced, whined, heat packed, cried, and cried some more. Thank you all for listening. Sending ❤️, encouragement, and good advice from all over the world. I did it, but I did it with you.

Enough. Done. What’s next?

Queue the crazy laughing lady on the front walk.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Omg. I’m a real runner, not just a “plays one on tv”. Whoop!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You look delighted and so happy in that photograph, no wonder with all the bad news there is just now, congratulations on completing and graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al. I refused to change my out of my kit until I saw the graduate on my name. Ian thought he might be out of them today, as so many people are graduating 🤣😅🥳. Luckily he found a shiny spare.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to dieOR5k]

👍 🏃🏾 😊 🎓

[mattymoo33]

Hiya, you have inspired me honey. I will go for run 1 tomorrow..🌞

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

You do that, slowly. I started with no gear, used eBay shoes and a hand-me-down treadmill. I’m over 50, overweight, incontinent, and hadn’t exercised in years. If I can, you can. We’re all here to help you.

[mattymoo33 in reply to dieOR5k]

Thanks honey 😘 xx

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🎉🥇Congratulations and what a fab photo! Brilliant achievement dieOR5k!

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks DD. Bloody mindedness and support work wonders.

[dieOR5k Graduate]

Danke Della-dot. It’s so much fun to post on the grad post and see how many have done this for themselves, before me. You included 👩🏻‍🎓.

[CobbleRunner Graduate]

Well done! What a great photo. You look elated. And rightly so

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Well... they’re gonna need to rename quitters day now. Congratulations. First celebration is called for... then consolidation is the best way to go before going on to enjoy your next running adventure

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I’m not famous for sticking to an exercise regime. But am for 🍰. I just couldn’t stay in that body one more minute and quitters day seemed appropriate.

[Forest_Run_Beginner]

Amazing, well done dieOR5k, that's brilliant and an excellent use of your allotted 1 session of exercise for the day 😄

Huge congratulations, have a (digital) confetti cannon to celebrate 🎉🎊

Happy running 🏃‍♀️👍💐🥂

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thank you FRB. It is a lovely accomplishment. I saw how many runners finished in the March grad post, and was honored to be in their company.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fantastic achievement

[Wonda1 Graduate]

Excellent well done I'm in w8 and already wondering how to keep myself motivated to keep doing the runs once finished. Maybe I'll make myself a star chart 😂

[dieOR5k Graduate in reply to Wonda1]

I just want a few unscripted runs just to see what it feels like. After that I’ll do several of the C25K+ podcasts (no app) to transition. Good running Wonda1 🏃‍♀️🙏

[Nilsam Graduate]

So so pleased for you, dieOR5k. What a fantastic post. Congratulations. Well done, happy running 😎🏃‍♀️👍