W9R3 - completed!

[Otterlover]

I’m astonished I did it! It’s a great programme - it’s amazing how quickly you build fitness and stamina. But I’ve been very cautious - at 61 and never having done any running before - I followed all the advice. But I am VERY slow and barely reaching 3.5K in 30 minutes. My aim is to do 5K 3 times a week. Look forward to seeing the advice on consolidation and how to build towards that - faster and further!

[PurplePanda42 Graduate]

Well done!!!

I can't offer any advice as only graduated a couple of weeks ago - but keep going, and go easy on yourself mentally!!! Some runs will be easier than others, sometimes you'll run for less time - don't beat yourself up about it though! It took a lot of support from others on here for me to realise it, partly due to anxiety and lack of self confidence, but you're a runner!!

[Otterlover Graduate in reply to PurplePanda42]

Thank you!

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

Congratulations! And yes the programme is amazing but really it's our bodies that are amazing, the way they change to respond to the new demands of C25k and make us fitter and stronger.

[Otterlover Graduate in reply to Blackberrypie]

Yes true- thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

[Otterlover Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Great idea - look forward to 🍹this evening in celebration!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Huge congratulations on your amazing achievement. Well done and good luck with your future running. 🏅🏅⭐️⭐️👏👏😁👍Go us oldies🤣.

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Well done, this is brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️