Final run this morning - I've really enjoyed the programme

[Wakeytyke]

As it was my 60th Birthday in April, I thought it would be a good idea to do C25K. Other than suffering a cold around half way through (I only missed 6 days) it seemed to go pretty smoothly. Sarah Millican looked after me well!

I've never been a runner a such, but have had a problem with pain outside my knee in the past (IT band) - I made sure I worked on my glutes on rest days, which I think helped. I used Caroline Jordan's You Tube video (youtube.com/watch?v=SIsnV-R...(Not working as expected?), but you will need a resistance band for this.

I think the secret for me was to try to relax and keep my head still (I found that music really helps) - I pushed on a little bit in my final run this morning because I thought I could try to get to 5k - in the end it took me 31m 43s - which I'm really happy with.

I'm looking for tips now to keep it going as I'm going to miss Sarah on my next one!

[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.

[Wakeytyke Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Many thanks - just what I need!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

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

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

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

Well done - and a fab time for your 5K too! Time to celebrate 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🎉🥳🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪🏻🏁🎓

[Wakeytyke Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thank you!

[FestinaLente Graduate]

Well done!

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Congrats 🥳

[Eightpaws Graduate]

Congratulations!