Yay!!! Done it.

[Eightpaws]

It's taken me 11.5 weeks, all done in my back garden (or twice on driveway when raining). It's been great, getting me through the last couple of months, giving me purpose. I (as of me) feel better than I have for a while - I didn't know what was missing but I feel like me!

W9 was harder than my very successful and favourite W8. On checking W8 had 6 rest days before starting and 3 rest days between runs, but W9 only had 2 rest days before and between runs, which probably explains it, asking a bit too much of my older (64) body.

Lots of consolidation needed, but first goal is to take my running out into the big wide world. I was going to do W9 out locally, but doubts and excuses crept in - they've got to go! Next run Will be out and about!

Thanks to everyone who posts on here, for all of the support and knowledge that gets us through and helps to make this experience so enjoyable.

[Tattoosteve Graduate]

Well done you , it's a massive achievement and you should be very proud.

Have a rest then get yourself out there when you're ready.

Well done again and don't forget to treat yourself 😊

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Tattoosteve]

Thanks. I am proud. I'm definitely having a few days off to rest and avoid the hot weather. I'm awaiting delivery of a running journal as my first treat (ordered that the day before in anticipation), looking to order some clothing and then those all important running shoes.

[Tattoosteve Graduate in reply to Eightpaws]

I bought shoes at beginning of week five, made a bid difference, glad I did. Might spend a bit more next time too.

[Fionamags Graduate]

How fantastic that you've managed this in a limited space - congratulations! Now the wonderful outside space beckons and you will get a new lease of life. Go get your badge - you've totally earned it! 🥳🥇🎈🎉🎊🏅🏃‍♀️

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you. Yes I might actually be able to get a perspective of how far I'm running.

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Congrats 🥳

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Thank you.

[Nilsam Graduate]

That is just incredible. Well done. All in your drive way ...that is an inspiration. Good luck for the next step. Keep posting 🏃🏼‍♀️👣😎

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you. My garden is not a bad size, large for a new build (wide but not very deep), but with the way it slopes and a dodgy left knee (dog injury from 18 months ago) I had to run clockwise, so I walked the other way. Out on the drive (runs across front of house to garage) so a good size, I found it better to run anti-clockwise which made a change. So it was easier than it sounds, although a bit monotonous.

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to Eightpaws]

I am very impressed with your motivation and transferring out into the outside world should be easier than if it was all on a treadmill. Good luck...we will look out for your posts. 😎

[SweatyHettie Graduate]

That’s fantastic- very well done I hope you are basking in that feeling - see you in consolidation! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🎉🥳🏁🎓

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to SweatyHettie]

Thank you. Still feeling great today. A few days off so a lot of basking planned.

[Palomitas Graduate]

Congratulations! 🥳 you should be very proud, now have a good rest and the world is out there waiting for you.

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Palomitas]

Thank you.

[DMLL62 Graduate]

Well done, I do all of my running in the garden now, I went out once but I really didn't enjoy it, I much prefer the quiet of my own garden.

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to DMLL62]

Very impressed with your motivation - good luck with the programme.

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to DMLL62]

I concentrate on the running and my music, not worry if I start singing or making hand/arm gestures, safe in my own little bubble so quite understand where you are coming from. I've enjoyed more than I thought I would but I'm gonna give running outside a go and see where it takes me.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Well done! what a super achievement... I applaud your efforts... hopefully i can continue and get there myself!... Forgive me but i do have to say...Good job i didnt rely on my garden to do this... it's a size of a handkerchief... I mean i do have little legs but it would still be a little too small.... Lucky that you have a garden suitable

Great stuff getting your graduation!.... the support on here is fab isn't it... Really is a tonic for days when you're having tough runs

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you. I definitely wouldn't have made it without the forum. Good luck with your continuing progress, you'll soon be at the finish line.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Congratulations on managing C25k within your garden- have an extra medal 🏅. This is just the beginning and it’s never too late to run. 🥳

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you.

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

Fantastic!!! 😍 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 see you in consolidation 👌🏻

[Eightpaws Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

Thank you!