Amazing feeling. I've actually completed Couch to 5K. I set myself a goal of actually running 5K this morning. No matter how long it took me. With all my set backs with asthma, it felt important to me to actually finnish by running 5K. It took me 51 mins. So.....i'm super slow. But , I'm completely chuffed I managed this distance. Hearing Laura telling me I'd graduated, spurred me on.
Perfect conditions for running this morning. Sunny, with a lovely refreshing cool breeze. Due to lockdown, I have done the whole programme in walking shoes 🤣. So my graduation treat, will be gait analysis and a proper pair of trail running shoes. I will continue with consolidation runs of 30mins.
My aim? To over come crippling shyness and lack of confidence and join the local park run, when it restarts.
Thank you. For all the advice and inspiration on this forum. It is such a wonderfully positive and supportive community.
To all those, on the programme........you can do this ..you beautiful people 🏃♂️🏃♀️
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5k is my aim for graduation day as well - about a week away in my case.
You’ll overcome your shyness, even posting on here is a start (I used to be just the same, in my case it was my job that got me through it as I have to talk to people I don’t know).
I’m intrigued at these park runs, but not sure I can easily get to one.
Anyway, go and bask in the feeling that you’ve graduated!
Thank you so much. I dont know much about park runs either. I googled my local one. My next challenge is definitely to push myself out to join in life. And you're right. Posting on here. Was a big deal for me. Enjoy your final week on the programme. You will do it 👍🏼
Well done, that’s fantastic. You should be super proud, I know I would be. I have just finish week 2 and feel like I will never be able to run 5k without stopping. Reading all the success stories though gives me hope. Well done again
I am so inspired by you, congratulations on completing, and also on being so courageous! I had planned to join Park Run before lockdown, but Laura and the music have done the trick! Determined to complete, just reaching week 3! 🙏
Well done. On getting to week 3. You're doing great. This programme is amazing. If you stick with it. You will get there. So much support and helpful advice on this forum too. Enjoy🏃♀️🏃♂️
Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done, a very inspiring post from you, I hope you enjoy the parkrun when they resume.
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Congratulations Nervousrunner! 👏🏻🏆 Well done on graduating and completing your first 5K! 😊 Amazing you can run for 51mins already! 😀You’ll be setting new PBs all over the place when you get your new shoes! You’ll be flying! 👍 Enjoy your celebrating and happy future running! 😊🏃♀️🐢
Oh well done 👍🏽🎉💪🏃🏿♀️!!! I graduated last week and know exactly how you feel! Parkruns are also a daunting idea for me as I do like the loneliness of the early morning runs and also the anonymity within this forum. So I am not sure I am ready to ‘out’ myself in public in a park run, and I am not sure I’d enjoy it. But the idea of trying it out is tempting.
That is exactly how I feel too. I will definitely be getting a lot of consolidation runs in before. I launch myself publically. Prospect is terrifying. But I thought 1 run out of many as a park run. Maybe fun. .. I may hate it. And just be a lonesome runner. But. I'd like to try
Congratulations Nervousrunner, that’s a great achievement, firstly to overcome your shyness, get out there and do it, secondly in walking shoes😮 thirdly to reach 5k through pure grit and determination 💪🏻 get those proper running shoes sorted now, you’ll be amazed at the difference it’ll make.....enjoy your graduation day you’ve earned it 👏🏻👏🏻🏆🎉🎉
Thank you. I'm really pleased if my experience of couch to 5K has inspired you, as I have been so inspired by other runners posts on here on my journey.
It may have taken you 50 minutes so to use your words you may be super slow... but I prefer to think of it as super fab!.... I need to tell you i reckon mine will start with a 5!...
Ps. Ive bought some shoes - probably earlier than i needed to but I'm old and creaky so needed to support my knees and back etc and give myself the best chance... and guess what?.. they are just the best thing ever! I had a gait analysis etc and I have a pair of On's - I wondered if they would feel much different.. Wow they do!... Enjoy your treat... you've deserved it!
Well done!.... I hope this gives you confidence! Just look what you have achieved!!
Thank you for your support. I have terrible overpronation so a good gait analysis and trail running shoe should be a fantastic difference. . I wish you well on your couch to 5K journey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Weeks. 6 & 7 more post run 🤣
But weeks 8 & 9 I seemed to finally find my breath and pace. Happy running 😊
Thanks - week 5 was my nemesis.. but then week 6 also it seemed... back to the interval running and it really threw me!.... I went out yesterday for W7r1 and it felt amazing ... but i have been on this journey to not get too ahead of myself..... r2 could be completely different.....
I'm loving it.. as much for the forum, reading all the achievements of people.. its amazing!... so inspiring!
Well done you!!! I have one more run on Friday and u will have completed it too. I'm slow too as I have back injuries, but I'm told the time isn't important, it's stamina building and increasing your fitness.😁
Two runs left for me to graduate then consolidation but having knee issues which is delaying runs.... and that is in trainers. Maybe I should have worn walking boots! You are doing so well. 🏅
I'm sorry to hear you are having knee issues. So close to graduation too. Maybe. Rest up for a few days ? Frustrating....but better than risking injury, & being laid up for a long time.
Slower pace? I know I got a bit excited/ over confident in my week 8. and had knee twinges. So I found slowing my pace helped a lot.
Walking boots? Ha, ha. I wouldn't recommend it 🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations on completing C25K. Wow running for 51mins that’s impressive. I completed the program last week, I’m not at 5k yet and certainly couldn’t run for 51mins, I’m in awe of you. I’m a slow runner (well jogger or shuffler really 😂) and plan to build up to 5k over the next few weeks in consolidation. Well done, very impressive 👏👏🎉🥳
Thank you. I cant quite believe I did it myself. When I think back to having to repeat from beginning to week 4. 3 x . As my asthma got the better of me. Then being on steroids . Resting for 3 weeks and starting from the beginning again. It seems like a miracle. But .....that is a testimony, as to how great this programme is. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Wow that was tough!!!
Wow. I did it! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
😁 I've graduated! Wow.
Wow... It actually works! 
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