W9R3

[Chelsea3459]

I did it!!! I cannot believe that I have completed Couch25K. I started on January 1st, never believing that I could actually do it as I have always told myself "I am not a runner". Well, apparently I am. However, although I have completed it, I must say I found it so, so hard. I really pushed myself in the last two weeks and although I have completed it, I (only) managed to complete 3.8 km, nowhere near the 5K. Should I now try and run faster or run for longer to enable to complete 5K. My aim is to do a Parkrun. Don't get me wrong, I am very proud of myself, not bad for a 61 year old and I am only five foot.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You are a runner, you officially became a runner when you completed run 3 of week 6.

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the April graduate post in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

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That’s great well done ,speed doesn’t matter ,you ran for 30 minutes

[Chelsea3459 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Dogface. I really cannot believe it, so hard though.

[Hidden in reply to Chelsea3459]

Yes it is bloody hard work

[BarbieW Graduate]

Well done Chelsea, a great achievement, hope you are enjoying the glow

Slow and steady is the mantra - many of us never got anywhere close to 5k in those first 30 minutes. Just keep getting out there for a 30 minute session 3 times a week and you will be amazed how your stamina and distance improve over time.

[Chelsea3459 Graduate in reply to BarbieW]

Thank you Barbie for your kind and encouraging words. I am a bit shell shocked, still can’t believe I’ve done it.

[Hidden]

Hey well done, it’s a great feeling isn’t it 💪I graduated last week with only 3km in the bag .... 30 mins of running achieved though ... enjoy your moment 😊

[Chelsea3459 Graduate]

Thank you and well done to you too!!

[Hidden]

Well done! Be proud of yourself! You’ve managed to achieve, running for 30 mins & Graduated! Winner, in my eyes!

[Chelsea3459 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Cyclone51, I am very proud of myself, never thought I could do it.

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you & it’s very hard work 🏅

[Chelsea3459 Graduate]

Thank you Getfitok. Wonderful feeling.