I have only gone and done it!

[TotalNewbie1]

I cannot quite believe this but I have just finished W9R3 - just over 4.4km and feeling sooo pleased. I keep pinching myself to check it isn’t just a dream. When I started this I couldn’t run a minute without being tired. What a brilliant podcast this is.

The downside is I look like a mad woman - telling myself out loud “ I can do this” for the last five minutes of the run over and over again. And not a pretty sight - blobby and bright red (think tomato and you have the right picture).

Did have to sometimes take a two day break but all so worth it. I plan to keep this up, simply because I can’t face starting from the beginning ever again!

[Sky-Runner Graduate]

That's terrific. Congratulations and well done. So pleased for you.

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Sky-Runner]

Thank you, so pleased that I managed it.

[Eky1 Graduate]

That's fantastic.! As we say in Wales -Bendigedig!! 🥇🏆

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Eky1]

Diolch - hope that is right!

[Blossom- Graduate]

Yay well done you!🎉

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

I see you are a graduate - and tips to keep going?

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to TotalNewbie1]

Just follow what iannoda says. Have a consolidation plan. I'm planning 3x30 runs for 3 weeks or so, see how it goes. Just done 1st week. Then maybe increase time. I'm nowhere near 5k yet! Join the consolidation club. Enjoy!

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

Thank you, I need to plan my runs and make sure I do them. Once out I quite enjoy it, it is the getting going I struggle with.

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Well done, keep on running

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

I am now on to consolidation runs with mixed results!

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Congrats 🥳

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thanks 😃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you 🥂🍾🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Angelpoppy Graduate]

That's absolutely brilliant! You should be so very proud of yourself, what an achievement 😃

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Angelpoppy]

Thank you - still a good feeling 😃

[Dreambird Graduate]

You are amazing - so well done on completing this programme- it truly works. What a great post - I’m starting week 8 maybe on Sunday maybe Monday - I’m determined to get to graduate too 🏃🏼‍♀️👍😊✅

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate in reply to Dreambird]

How is it going for you? I have done two consolidation runs and planning on another one tomorrow.

[Dreambird Graduate in reply to TotalNewbie1]

I’m starting week 9 tomorrow - gave myself a couple of extra days off ! Actually looking forward to getting out early tomorrow morning- it’s lovely when there’s not so many people and cars around and it’s cooler. I’ve even got my step daughter wanting to start the programme as she’s so impressed with my achievement so far. In fact my daughter who has run half marathons is stunned I’m still going strong. Let’s do this - I’m so determined to 🏃🏼‍♀️👍

[ForestGrump63 Graduate]

Wow well done and a great time too 👍 I did 2 weeks of 30 mins consolidation (7runs) then shortened my first run and slowly lengthened my last run to achieve 5k within the 90 mins per week. Plan is to consolidate that for a week then add 5 mins every 2 weeks

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate]

Thanks for advice. I have now done three consolidation runs - two went well and the other a total disaster. Can’t decide if to slowly increase the running time to do 10k or if that is over ambitious and I should settle for 5k. Any thoughts on this?