A graduation early bird 🎉🏃‍♀️🌈🤸‍♂️✅

[FreedomToRun]

I did it!!!

It all slotted together this morning. I ran with no music or podcasts just thoughts about this amazing new freedom I have and how I got from couch to 5k (well not 5 k but who’s counting 😀)

Don’t worry about pace - I found my pace and learnt to love the inner snail. Strava is way to competitive for me.

A running buddy is such a huge support - Blackshoe that’s you up north and I’m on the finishing line on Saturday cheering you across. You are fab!!!

Don’t run in heat (!) 😰

If you drink loads of water you really won’t need to stop for a loo break en route

I changed shape. I only lost 1 kg but my jeans are looser (1kg despite the snickers treat! 😀)

London pavements don’t go up or down, they slope sideways. Interesting. Oh and fix the loose paving stones (that week did hurt)

Everyone can do this and I’ve passed all kinds of runners - slow, young, fast, old. Its just a personal thing

Knees hurt. Lots of strengthening and they got stronger. Those ice on knee days seem ages ago

This forum is essential - its kept me going. Thank you so much ☺️

No idea what I do next but it will involve running and snickers !!!

🏆🌈🎉

[WonderfulLife64 Graduate]

Congratulations, wonderful achievement 👊🏻

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Congratulations 🏅

[Go59 Graduate]

Congratulations! That is fabulous. I had a rubbish run yesterday..W7 R3. Your post has given me encouragement. Thank you. Please let us know how you get on from hereafter

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Go59]

Do keep going. I had some rubbish runs! You can absolutely do this 👏

[Go59 Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Thank you.

[timetogetgoing]

Yey that’s fabulous, we’ll done you! It motivates me to read stories from people like you. Good luck with your next quest x

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to timetogetgoing]

Go for it! We really can do this

[Maddie82 Graduate]

Well done! Great advice and I love a Snickers too

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling

[Joanney69 Graduate]

Really well done 😊 🎊

Happy running 🏃 ☺️ 🎓

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Joanney69]

Thanks!! Feeling very pleased 😎

[Blackshoe76 Graduate]

👏👏👏🎓🎓🎓 Bravo!!!!!!! 🏆🏅

and look at that Graduation badge next to your name: Blueskyabove Graduate

👏👏👏

I am so pleased we buddied up! It did help, especially on days, where I did not feel like it!!!

Oh, let the Blue Sky Above keep you going!

What a fab day!!!!!

[ninky3 Graduate]

Woohoo go you and on a gorgeous day too; bonus. Enjoy!!

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to ninky3]

Great day, very early and quiet. Bonus!

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Fantastic ! 👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉 I look forward to hearing about your consolidation - and hope to join you there next week!

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Great!!! See you there. Have fun with your last runs 🎉

[SweatyHettie Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Thanks -my last run will either be tomorrow or Saturday depending on how I feel-I’m not going to put any pressure on myself 😊

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

I’ll be watching out! Sending you positive vibes!!

[RunningMigster Graduate]

🍾🥂 congratulations 🥂🍾

Such a good feeling when you finish that run.

You'll be on cloud 9 for a few days now

Mig

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Feels good and strange too!

[MarkyB79]

Amazing achievement!! Well done! 🙏🙏💪💪😎😎

[Shar71 Graduate]

Congratulations, 🍾🎉💪🏅🏆 well done give youraelf a big pat on the back 😁 x

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Shar71]

Thanks! Hope you are resting well!

[Shar71 Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Your welcome and thank u i am but dont like it o e bit

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Shar71]

You’ll be back soon 🏃‍♀️

[SandraY1 Graduate]

👏👏👏🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎓

[Workingathome Graduate]

Well done woop woop 🥳🥳🥳 congratulations 🏆

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Workingathome]

Thanks! You’re almost there too 👏👏👏

[Workingathome Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Well I would be if my silly knee would only heal! Think I’ll have to go back a bit when I restart which is frustrating but I’ll get there eventually

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Congrats 🥳

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Brilliant Achievement! Just like you I was an early bird, went out at 6am today and completed my final run, well done us 👍🏆😀

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Fantastic!! Many congrats. Its a great feeling isn’t it. See you in the consolidation runs!! 🏆👏🎓