Going out with a bang! W9R3: my first 5k! 🎉

[sophs_cx]

So today was the day, my final run of the C25k programme. I felt really good today, and maybe it was the excitement of graduating, but when the final bell rung at 30 minutes I decided to keep plodding a little longer to reach the 5k.

I managed it in just under 36 minutes - honestly feel so proud of how far I’ve come, I never thought in a million years I’d be able to reach this goal.

Thank you to all those on this forum who have inspired me to keep going and shared their invaluable advice. You’ve managed to convince me that running actually is enjoyable; it’s definitely something I’ll be keeping up!

For anyone who’s just starting out, or mid-programme and finding it tough, keep at it! The feeling of accomplishment once you reach your goal is second to none.

Thanks all and keep running!

Sophie

[liam-1 Graduate]

You superstar 🥇🏆🎊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎉🎉🎉🎉

[liam-1 Graduate]

Congratulations what an achievement and again so inspiring.

Keep this going and that 5K is there you can see it 29:59m you can do it Sophs 👍🏻👍🏻🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆.

Champion

[sophs_cx Graduate in reply to liam-1]

Thanks Liam, only 5 minutes 56 seconds to shave off 😂

[liam-1 Graduate in reply to sophs_cx]

No bother for a champion like yourself.

You got this I know it and no matter what we’re here to support you 💪🏻🥇

[Rebelou Graduate]

Wow congratulations 🥳 well done 👍🏻

[MccHa Graduate]

You did really well, fantastic 👏👏👏

[Dmc33 Graduate]

Congratulations! Hope you feel the buzz all day now 🎉🎉🎉

[sophs_cx Graduate in reply to Dmc33]

Thanks - definitely am! Feels great.

[PlymBorn]

Well done ! 👏👏

It’s a huge achievement 🏅 and you should be rightly proud !

Think back to W1R1... to now ... a full 30 mins and then some to get to 5K !

You are now a runner ! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[sophs_cx Graduate in reply to PlymBorn]

Thanks Plymborn 🙂

[HelenofTroy123 Graduate]

Yay!!! Well done! Such an accomplishment - very proud of you

[sophs_cx Graduate in reply to HelenofTroy123]

Thanks 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻. I graduated too this morning but couldn’t go the extra. After a stressful and busy week I was really tired so just did what I needed to do to get it done. Well done on the 5K. What a finish! 🥳🎉🏆

[sophs_cx Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Massive congratulations on your graduation!! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? You have the stamina to run 30 minutes now, the 5k is just a matter of time!

Best of luck with your consolidation runs 😊

[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.

[Jacqui2402 Graduate]

Fantastic and congratulations, such a euphoric feeling when you graduate. Well done and keep it up 🏅🏅🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏆🏆🎊🎊🎉🎉