OMG! I did it!! I Graduated!!

[VickyJT]

Never thought this programme would work for me - running in the past always gave me a stitch and I couldn't get the breathing right, but thanks to C25K and the support of all of you on this forum I've done it!! So a big thank you! I'm a 54 year old female who (although active) had put a few pounds on over the last couple of years - I'm pleased to say I have lost over a stone and feel fantastic and back into those jeans that were too tight! Treated myself to a fancy pair of trainers in week 4 so I knew I would have to keep going to get my money's worth! Unfortunately out of 3 pairs I tried on at the shop the worst colour ones fitted the best - my sister says I look like I have salmon fillets strapped to my feet!!

Music tip - after getting bored of my regular music when the runs got longer I started downloading Steve Wright's Serious Jockin' from BBC sounds - 45 min how and all the music very upbeat with a little conversation in between - perfect! Have to add that I'm an extremely slow runner (plodder might be a more appropriate word!¬) and haven't yet reached that moment where I feel I could run forever but I'm going to persevere. I'm looking forward to trying a local organised 5k run when this crisis is over. Stay safe everyone and keep running - you can do it - I did!!

[Footsy]

Well done 👏love the new trainers

[MoliJ Graduate]

Fantastic achievement. x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾

👍 Nice that you enjoyed your run and music too

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message on the May 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 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations.. the badge suits you.. and a perfect gift to celebrate your achievement

PS

I have trail hoes in that colour..they will carry you far x

[Nicolegee Graduate]

Congratulations, I loved reading your post, it’s very motivational. We like the comment about your salmon trainers!