I did it! Graduation today

[JessPix]

Can I just say a huge thank you to this wonderful forum. Not only have I received practical advice about how to run (thank you Japanese slow running technique!), education about the best strengthening exercises to do, but also the kindest and most lovely emotional support and encouragement. I did my week 9 run 3 graduation run today. It was an emotional experience and I am grieving the end of it as well as celebrating with a cold glass of Chablis! I can't wait to continue my running journey. If anybody starting out is reading this, then please believe that if I can do it, anybody can and it will be one of the best things you will ever do for yourself. Love and thanks to everyone.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

A very emotional experience for you today JessPix, 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 in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked July C25K graduation home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓

Now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with a cold glass of Chablis. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[JessPix Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you so much! I couldn't have got through it without all the wise words and frankly just general loveliness of all you on here. xx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to JessPix]

👍 🏃🏾

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Congratulations 👏🎉

It feels amazing right? 😁

Enjoy your well earned glass of Chablis

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you so much! And cheers

[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.

[JessPix Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much. The advice you provide on here has been amazing and I have definitely benefitted from it. Thank you!

[HelenofTroy123 Graduate]

Yes!!! Well done! I’m mega proud of us! Just done my graduation run and I’m literally teary eyed!

[JessPix Graduate in reply to HelenofTroy123]

Well done!! I am so proud of you!! We did it

[Fatfriend81 Graduate]

Congratulations 👏 🏃‍♀️🎉🥳

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Fatfriend81]

Thank you so much!

[Larrythecat Graduate]

Brilliant !! Well done JessPix!!! 🍸🥇🏆. Well deserved Chablis! Totally agree this forum is so supportive. I’ve 2 runs left so hope to join you by Friday. Congratulations!!!

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Larrythecat]

Thank you!! I will be cheering you on for your graduation run and I will keep the Chablis on ice for you

[Jacqui2402 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done. It is such a great feeling. Enjoy that glass of Chablis 🏆🏅🏃🏾‍♀️🥂

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Jacqui2402]

Thank you so much, I agree - it is the best feeling! x

[tara-j Graduate]

What a fab post, well done enjoy that drink!!

[JessPix Graduate in reply to tara-j]

Thank you! xx

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Well done lady 🥳 I’m so pleased for you 🙂

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Aw thank you so much

[Squidge1504 Graduate]

Well done you!! huge congratulations!!

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Squidge1504]

Thanks so much for your support x

[Tattoosteve Graduate]

Nice one JessPix , be super proud. Well done 👌

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Tattoosteve]

Thank you Tattoosteve

[Mudiwa Graduate]

Congratulations and well done 👏👏🎉

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Mudiwa]

Thank you so much!

[MoliJ Graduate]

Brilliant achievement, well done 👍

[JessPix Graduate in reply to MoliJ]

Thank you, this place has helped me achieve so much

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to JessPix]

Me too x

[Joggingbottom Graduate]

Well done. Time to celebrate.

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Joggingbottom]

Definitely celebration time thank you xx

[Nilsam Graduate]

Wow JessPix, well done. Congratulations to you. So impressed. 🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️👣👍

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thank you lovely Nilsam

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to JessPix]

That is kind, JessPix. Happy consolidation runs for the coming weeks. 👣👀🏃🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️👍

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

🤗

[RunGirl1989 Graduate]

You are the proper runner now JessPix!

Congratulations on your grafuation and I hope you take much deserved rest today 🙂

[JessPix Graduate in reply to RunGirl1989]

I'm smiling at the thought of being a runner Thank you!

[HennieR62 Graduate]

Well done! It’sa brilliant feeling .... enjoy! 😊

[JessPix Graduate in reply to HennieR62]

Thank you so much

[Fionamags Graduate]

Congratulations! You deserve that glass of wine. Now check out the consolidation club for ideas going forwards. Keep on running!!!! 🥳🎈🎉

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Fionamags]

Great advice thank you! Will definitely be looking for ways to take it steadily (and slowly like a snail) forwards x

[HennieR62 Graduate]

Well done!! Hope you’re still celebrating! 👏👏👏

[JessPix Graduate in reply to HennieR62]

Maybe a cheeky gin and tonic tonight after a long day at work

[emilyb95 Graduate]

Well done!! Such an amazing achievement, you should be so proud!! 🎉

[JessPix Graduate in reply to emilyb95]

Thank you so much xx

[Rayros21 Graduate]

Many congratulations. It does give you a great sense of achievement to finish the programme. As you say, anyone can do it! Keep on running! 👏👏👏

[JessPix Graduate in reply to Rayros21]

Thank you! It is definitely going to be life changing for me 🤗

[madspaniel17]

Congratulations, are you going to keep going to 10k?!

[JessPix Graduate]

Thank you 😊 In my dreams that would be wonderful, I'm not sure whether I'd be capable. All I know is that I want to keep running but do it carefully so I don't injure myself. My biggest fear is this old and fat body getting so wrecked that I can't run for a while as then I might stop altogether. It's taken me 50 years to get to this point 😂