W9R3 - GRADUATION!!!

[PhoenixRise]

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started” Mark Twain.

Wow, I honestly can not believe I just completed C25K!!!

10 weeks ago I didn’t really believe I’d get to the end! Today tried its best to throw me: the inner gremlins, a stitch and the 25 degree heat! Not only did I complete this very sweaty run - I also hit 4 PR’s according to Strava!

I’m amazed I’ve graduated and hit 5K in 10 weeks!!! Laura is an inspiration!!! (Although I still don’t like her music choices on the podcast!).

Really looking forward to two consecutive days of rest (I think I’ve earned them!) before hitting the ground running next week for the first of the consolidation runs.

Thanks everyone for your informative & friendly support.

To new folk - you really can do it! Slow and steady wins the race - keep pushing to the next tree/lamppost when you are flagging.

I think I’m a runner

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Brilliant! You managed the 5k too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Enjoy the glory and the 2 rest days. Yes, I’d say you’ve earned it 🥳🏆🎉

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Yes, managed the 5K too - really happy about that!!!

Definitely going to enjoy two whole days of resting. Might treat myself to a bit of a sunbathe this afternoon

[Blossom- Graduate]

Well done!🎉 isn't it amazing? Aren't we all amazing! Fabulous that you got 5k, I'm still on the quest for that! Go you, go us🏃‍♀️🏃💥

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

Thank you! Yes, it’s amazing! Yes, we are all amazing!!! Made up I managed the 5K - oddly enough, slowing down has helped me to get my pace/breathing right. (I was an eager naive whippet at the beginning).

Sending positive thoughts for your quest - keep us posted!

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Great news. Massive congratulations on your graduation and 5k too... 😁🍷👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thank you @MontyMooDog! Looking forward to joining your weekly virtual 5K!

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Yes. Still not heard about it from the Admin. Maybe they are thinking about it??!! New month tomorrow so will see if the consolidation club create a new pinned post for August and will copy it again on there so it's at the top of the pile lol 😂😂😀👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Sounds like a good plan! Hopefully you’ll hear from Admin ... but, if you don’t - can a Virtual 5K not still happen?

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Yes I suppose it can. But it would be nice if it could go on its own pinned post each week and then all the posts would be together to read through. Otherwise they will just go on the other general posts and then get mixed in with the general chat..🤔

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

I see where you are coming from. I’ll keep an eye on your posts in the hope that your idea gets acknowledged and started!

Personally, I can’t seem to join other groups/communities from this app .... is it different from a browser? I’ve been trying to join the July Graduation group but no luck. Am I missing something?

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

No I don't think so. That's where I've put my post but not sure if it's being monitored at the moment. If a new pinned post doesn't appear for August tomorrow I'll take it up with the other administrators. Maybe Ju-Ju- is on holiday or something??🤔

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Congratulations, well done!

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thank you!

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

Congratulations, well done on fitting in the 5k too

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Blackberrypie]

Thank you!

[Irish-John Graduate]

Congratulations Runner

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you!

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

👍🏻

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Congratulations fellow graduate 🎉🎉👏

Especially for hitting the 5k mark - and on a warm one like today 🥵🔥🔥

You have definitely earned your 2 days rest 😁

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you!

[filis76 Graduate]

Amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻 🏃‍♂️

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to filis76]

Thank you!

[ChickyNester333]

WOW well done for getting to 5K today I finished today to but no where need the 5K mark yet

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to ChickyNester333]

Thank you so much. I can’t quite believe I hit the 5K too - in a bit of a daze! Congratulations and well done on completing C25K! You are amazing!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Hey fantastic !

Well done on your achievement and your graduation 😬👍👏👏👏

Fantastic news .

Let me buy you a coffee 👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much @Instructor57 for your congratulatory words and buying me a coffee! Very much appreciated!!!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Your very welcome 😁👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

You’re a star!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

And YOUR a graduate 👍🎉🎉🎉

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I so am! And a speedy one at that apparently!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Yes absolutely ! 😬🏃🏃🏃

[Whippetywhip Graduate]

Quite clearly a runner, and a speedy one too! Congratulations on your great achievement. I'm hoping to graduate on Sunday (if I can cope with the heat😎) enjoy your rest days.🏅🏅🏅

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Whippetywhip]

Thank you! It’s odd because I honestly don’t feel like I’m going that fast at times - feels barely above a walk! But - I must be lol

All the best for Sunday, I’m routing for you!!!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Great news PhoenixRise, huge congratulations on your amazing achievement. Well done. Enjoy your future running.

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

👏👏👏👏🏁🎓

Graduate and 5k and a pretty fab pace!

woohoo! 🙌 You smashed it!

Well done!

Brilliant start to your weekend - treat yourself to a glass of something nice 👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you @Tinytears60! I will definitely treat myself with a glass of something nice thanks to you and @Instructor57! Such supportive generosity! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

I love the fact I could actually gift you a coffee.... such a fab idea ... but after your graduation today and the weather ... I almost insist you make it a glass of something 🥶 🍺

Well done 👏👏

[PhoebeJane Graduate]

Amazing!!! Well done 👍 And I’m sure you’ll ace the consolidation runs too. Hoping to graduate next week if all goes according to plan 🤞

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to PhoebeJane]

Thank you @PhoebeJane! Strangely looking forward to the consolidation runs and my own music (finally!). All the best for graduating next week - you can do it! Do keep us all posted!

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳 on your graduation 👩‍🎓 and very well done for the 5K, too! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you!

[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.

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K and running in that excellent time, you certainly are a runner, well done 😀 🏃🏾 🎓

Excellent achievement in getting 4PR's according to Strava.

Enjoy your two rest days.

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you!

[SJ60]

Woohoo! Great job and so speedy! 🙌🥂🌟

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to SJ60]

Thank you!

[Serenity_runner Graduate]

Congratulations amazing pace!

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Serenity_runner]

Thank you so much!