From 30 seconds to 30 minutes

[Lifebeginsat]

I started at the end of January, mid fifties, very unfit and obese. I could only run for 30 seconds at a time. I did week 1 for 5 weeks, I then did most other weeks twice. Yesterday I graduated. I am so proud. I'm still obese and old, but feel like I'm on the road to fitness now. Thank you to this group for being so supportive, I've found reading the posts so helpful. If you are a newbie, just be determined, go at your own pace ( while running and going through the program), you will get there.

I'm a really slow runner- but I'm a runner!

🎉🎊🏃‍♀️😁

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

🎉🥳🎊🏃🏼‍♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎓that is such a brilliant post you will definitely inspire others! See you in consolidation fellow 🐌🐢runner!

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thank you. It's hard to believe really. So nice to be able to celebrate the achievement with others. Thank you for your support.

[Emcg51]

Fabulous, well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ good luck with your post graduation running 👍🏻

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Emcg51]

Thank you so much

[Blossom- Graduate]

Wow, well done, what an achievement. You must be feeling fantastic! Go you!

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

I so, thank you. This forum has been, and continues to be so helpful and supportive.

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Lifebeginsat]

That's meant to say 'I do'

[Needtoescapepo20 Graduate]

Fantastic, well done 👍 This is really inspiring to read as I am only starting my journey (just completed week 1). 👏

[Lizcanrun Graduate]

Congratulations!! 😀

(You are not old!!)

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thank you. And I guess it's all relative. I know I'm not old, but my body has felt it for a while. Turning back the clock now though!

[Betsy64]

Well done! That's an amazing achievement 😀

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Betsy64]

Thank you

[SandraY1 Graduate]

👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🥳🎓

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thank you

[Jools2020 Graduate]

What an inspiring story; I am so full of admiration that you didn’t give up, preferring to repeat weeks rather than admit defeat. Well done! You are amazing!

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you so much

[Dreambird Graduate]

Many congratulations 🥳 on your achievement-what a wonderful inspirational post. Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️🤩

[Lifebeginsat Graduate in reply to Dreambird]

Thank you, will do.

[Trying9 Graduate]

Well done! Hats off to you for your determination and stickability. I am really impressed by you. Achievement is sweeter when it is hard won. You will inspire so many people with your story and help them to not give up. (Sorry about the poor grammar.)

[Lifebeginsat Graduate]

Thanks for your kind words.

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Congrats 🥳

[dieOR5k Graduate]

What a lovely accomplishment. Hard won is savored the most.

[Flatfendweller Graduate]

Well done you. I graduated this week too and look forward to the next run. Keep at it - you’re doing great.

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Still old? Mid fifties? Excuse me!

Very well done 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️😊👍

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Congratulations 🥇

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

That is brill! It doesn’t matter if you need to repeat weeks. I have done that when it feels tough. 😀