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Ok So I Graduated yesterday !! I am very happy to have completed this programme on my second attempt . What makes it all the more pleasing is that I did it after being tested positive for covid 19 and being completely knocked off for 5 weeks. I had tried this app in 2018 but at the time I injuted my left knee. So could not complete it then. However this time it was a different story altogether. After recovering from corona I was determined to do it carefully and not over push myself.

I designed a regime for myself which went something like this.

1. Following c2k app as a gospel. No deviation, no extra no additional efforts. Follow it strictly.

2. Introduced 3 days a week home weight training which included upper body and lower body. This allowed my legs and knees to strengthen the muscles and ligament.

3. A STRONG FOCUS ON DIET. Since recovering from the corona I have managed to put on 6 kilos ( I had been underweight and I need to put on weight. ) I am aiming to get to 11 stones. I have shrredded fat ( some stubborn belly fat remains) but I have increased muscle mass around arms, hips, shoulders and definitely legs. This has strengthened my legs which has helped tremendously.

4. Started Pranayama which has definitely helped me with coping with stich and stopped labouring during the run.

Everything went as per the plan. But by the end of 30 min (as per strava) I had done 4.8 km so I ran extra minute and a half and made it to full 5 km!!!

I am 45 years old and I feeling so rejuvenated and new me is being born.!!

It has been mentioned many times, and I will say one more time... Trust the app and trust yourself. By the end of this programme you definitely be able to run funn 30 mins and 5 km ( give and take a few hundred metres).

I wish every one all the very best of luck.

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Such an inspiring post from you Blistersnbliss, I think you are the first person who has had Covid 19, recovered and graduated from C25K, excellent and congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

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 🎓 🏃🏾 👍.

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BlistersnblissGraduate in reply to AlMorr

:) Thank you.. Cant wait...

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations and welcome back!! COVID to 30 minutes? That’s one of those stories we need on the news instead of horrible stats! Celebrate well, enjoy consolidation and all your future running adventures.

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BlistersnblissGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

: ) Thank you...

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Dtay1978Graduate

Congrats 🥳

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BlistersnblissGraduate in reply to Dtay1978

many thanks!:)

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Congratulations Blistersnbliss, that’s quite a journey you’ve had! 👏🏻👏🏻🏆🎉🎉

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BlistersnblissGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix

thank you indeed!:)

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EightpawsGraduate

Well done on your recovery and Congratulations on graduating! I've just googled Pranayama, probably something I should take up. Good luck with your continued running journey.

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BlistersnblissGraduate

May I suggest to look up for Wilm Hoff on YT. He is the master of Pranayama. Best wishes.

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