⭐️⭐️⭐️ JUST GRADUATED⭐️⭐️⭐️

🥳🎉🥳I’m So excited I just can’t hide it🥳🎉🥳 I can’t believe I actually managed to run and graduate today...

The rain arrived about midnight last night so I thought there’s still hope for tomorrow morning, it will clear the air.

Woke early and I could hear tap, tap, tap... It was someone jogging about 100 yards away at the end of the road!

So...I thought, this is it...

I could feel a slight breeze, daren’t look at humidity on my phone as that would definitely put me off after the last run...So kit on off we go!

Seemed to settle into the run better today as I have been telling myself...SLOW and SLOWER...

I really think it helped today and got into a rhythm before Laura said 5 mins...

I did forget to start my watch,but hey Ho!

Seemed quieter today and all went really well. I remembered to turn back but allowed myself a good walk home to enjoy the moment!

It’s Amazing to think just over 9 weeks ago I couldn’t run from one lamp post to the next and I’ve just run for 30 minutes!

For me this really is amazing as I have no confidence and never dreamt I could do this.

It was quite a late decision during lockdown, I’ve always been keen on fitness, I used to jog around the block but no structure to it and I’d walk and cycle. During lockdown I’d walk for a good hour, extend it and then wanted to run during the walk so having seen my son progress from C25k this was it. It took me a couple of goes on week 1 to get started as I was having a battle with the first week, but never looked back.

Thank you everyone, the encouragement on this forum is truly amazing,

Slow and slower is my motto!

I am 70 at Christmas if I can do it anyone can!

Next goal will be to actually get to 5k...

It’s great as there is always another goal ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[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.

[Fabuat50 Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳🎉

[Hidden in reply to Fabuat50]

Thank you so much 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done Chrissie 😬👍👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations on your achievement and Graduation!

It's a great feeling isn't it 👍

Go get your graduate badge !!! It's well deserved 👍

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much, you are very kind...

It certainly is a great feeling Instructor 57 and in very strange times. Really need to get to grips with IT as well!!!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes, so much tech !

P.S

Probably easier to call me Ian 😁

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you Ian 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🏃

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

P.P.S

That's a nice shiny 'Graduate' badge ! 😬👍

[Magentabob Graduate]

Fantastic post. Well done. Your confidence should be sky high now. Onwards and upwards! 😁

[Hidden in reply to Magentabob]

Thank you so much 😊

[Whydothis Graduate]

Congratulations 😊 Wonderful feeling, isn't it?

[Hidden in reply to Whydothis]

Thank you Whydothis...it certainly is a wonderful feeling. Hoping now I can relax a little and enjoy the runs not getting hung up about time and pace. Thank you again 😊

[rosie2shoes Graduate]

Well done you a great feeling isn't it.We oldies still have it ! 💕🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to rosie2shoes]

Aww Thank you Rosie2shoes it is a great feeling! Yes, we oldies still have it and we’re going to make the most of jt💕🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️enjoy today 🏃🏻‍♀️

[Tomartom Graduate]

Congratulations Chrissie,!!!! That’s amazing and very inspirational🏃‍♀️👏👏👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Tomartom]

Aww, thank you Tomartom,...we must never stop trying 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations! 🏅🏆🍾

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

Thank you so much nowster 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏃🏻‍♀️🏃

[Hidden]

That’s fantastic chrissie589, great achievement, I love your motto.

Congratulations 💐🥳🎉💕🤗

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much JorgeRuns, I’m here⭐️ it really works ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

so glad you’re here, and here to stay I hope 🥂🤗

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much JorgeRuns,

You too...

Stay well...

Good luck, keep running 🏃🏻‍♀️

[BrendanFoster Graduate]

Awesome Chrissie! Just over a week to go for me.

[Hidden in reply to BrendanFoster]

Thank you! Go Brendan Go! ⭐️

[Smile23 Graduate]

Well done chrissie

Every last person who graduates gives me the inspiration for me to carry one. I have 5 runs left aiming to graduate on 23rd xxx 🎓⭐️👏🍾

[Hidden in reply to Smile23]

Thank you so much...

Oh my goodness...you can do this!

Remember if it get tough...Slow and Slower...

Good luck 😉

[Runningdumpling Graduate]

Congratulations Chrissie589 on running for 30 min, especially in this heat and humidity

You can do 5 k believe me, your story resonates with me, it feels unbelievable dosnt it?

Look at you now compared to the beginning.

Well done 👍

[Hidden in reply to Runningdumpling]

Thank you so much Runningdumpling, Yes, I still can’t believe it myself. I am a very nervous person, so I am looking forward to relaxing into more runs without the nerves! Trouble is I almost feel the need for someone to say 3.2.1...GO 🤣

Hey Ho I’m sure I’ll manage it...

Thank you again 😊

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Congratulations chrissie589!! 😀👏🏻🥂🤸‍♂️🏆💥🌟Well done on your fantastic achievement! 🙌 Enjoy every minute of your day! 💐 It really is just the beginning! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢

[Hidden in reply to Gannet1]

Thank you so much Gannet1. Yes, I’ve had a lovely day today thank you, especially with it being a tad cooler here. I wish you well and hope you are up and running very soon. In the meantime enjoy the yoga take care and stay safe. Thank you again 😊

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It’s a great feeling! 😊 Thanks so much for your good wishes too. It’s going to take a while but am happy reading posts, being inspired and dreaming of my future running plans! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢 x