I did it! I'm a graduate and 4.8km

[Serenity_runner]

I can not believe it! It may have taken me 11 weeks thanks to a two week break due to a fibro flare but i just did my graduation run! I am so *expletive* proud of myself. 😁😁😁

Feels appropriate that its August I graduate in. It was August two years ago I made a decision to sort my fitness out after starting to loose weight to control my fibro, arthritis and mental health. In the last two years I've worked out most days, walked miles and now can run when even walking for 30minutes used to be hard. If i can do it - anyone can!

Now what do I do? Thank you all for your support.

[Trev2 Graduate]

Congratulations! Sounds like you have had an amazing journey and have achieved so much

There is loads of excellent advice for next steps on here

I am just planning to keep running 30 minutes twice or three times a week till I hit twelve weeks ( apparently makes it a habit!). Am then going to have to work out what next too

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Trev2]

Thank you. Well done tou too

[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.

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. Will give that a read

[Jillybean0141 Graduate]

Congratulations, so happy for you!

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Jillybean0141]

Thanks!

[Allbarron Graduate]

What to do next....there's the question!! We're always looking for next. Take some time just to get into the rythym of running regularly and enjoy.

There will be times when it seems a chore and you'll hate it but these times pass and the support you need will be here.

Look at other apps to support you, I got fed.up with Micheal Johnson fairly quickly🤫. Also try a tech free run, some like it some hate it but it's worth a try.

Above all be kind to yourself don't expect to progress as quickly as you have through C25K. Progress now needs time. Just accept you're doing the best you can.

Good luck moving forward and happy running😄

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Allbarron]

Thank you! I am sure there will be tougher times ahead and now its about keeping it up!

[Allbarron Graduate in reply to Serenity_runner]

Absolutely but you've proven you've got the right.mindset after 2 yrs just keep on keeping on!! 👍

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Allbarron]

Indeed I've gone from a dress size 22 to a 10 and lost about 35/40kg and now I can run! The keeping on keeping on has been the key. X

[Allbarron Graduate in reply to Serenity_runner]

Wow!! That's absolutely amazing. I take my hat off to you. Truly a superstar 🤯

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Allbarron]

Ha thanks. Its nothing to the improvement and changes I've made to my mental health and work prospects etc. Lol. I feel like now i can run for 30minutes i can do anything!

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Serenity_runner]

Wow!!!!

Do you realise just how amazing you are?....

THAT is truly something to be proud of 👏👏👏 (and the graduation of course!)

Seriously- what an absolute superstar you are! ⭐️

That’s serious dedication and application!...

you CAN do anything! 💕👏👏

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Aww thank you lovely. Its been a huge journey! But worth it. My health all round is so much better!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

So well done! 👏👏

Such a fantastic achievement 🏁🎓👏👏🥂🍾

And so close to 5k too ... I graduated on 3.5k

Loads of brilliant advice on here off people about how to go forward from here

I’m doing Consolidation runs for a few weeks so I can embed what I’ve learnt and also work towards embedding 5k

Congratulations -enjoy the feeling! 💕

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks its vern a good day! Even told everyone on my team meeting lol

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Massive congratulations!!! Well done!!! And a really good distance!!! Bravo!!!

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thanks! My little legged running companion did it too. Though he's slower since his injury he does well for a little dog.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Fantastic, you deserve to be very proud of yourself, 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 August 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 🍷 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

[Serenity_runner Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you! Not sure what I can do to celebrate but I'll think of something.