Boom 💥💥 finally I’ve done it!!

[Issywhizz]

I’ve finally completed the couch to 5k!!! 🥳🥳🥳 and ran the full distance within 30 minutes. I am so happy! Over six weeks ago I was running every other day with the programme, then I moved house up country. With the move it’s meant I have gone a full week without running, or I have only managed to run once/twice a week due to changes in circumstances. And the country has HILLS which are a killer 😂 I am so so so so chuffed I have completed it. For anyone starting the programme, preserve, keep going, keep on pushing, use your mental strength to push you through, as it really is an amazing programme and an amazing achievement. I have never run a day in my life before lockdown and thinking of giving couch to 5k a go, so if I can do it, anyone can! Just believe in yourself and believe in the programme cos it really does work. But the main thing is mental strength, it’s all in the mind 💥🥳🙏🏻🏃🏽‍♀️

[Issywhizz Graduate]

Where do I post for the graduation badge? Cant remember.. 😃

[Whydothis Graduate]

Well done! Isn't it a good feeling? I am impressed byt eh 5k - I am pleased to have finished with 3.5!!!

Look at the pinned posts and you will see a link to August 2020 graduation badge.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

Such an amazing feeling! Thank you, I’m managing ten minutes per mile at the moment, which am chuffed with.

Thanks re the badge, I will have a look.

I was meant to write persevere until my post, not preserve 🙈

[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations! And you broke the 6min/km barrier too, with hills! 🏃‍♀️🏅🏆

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to nowster]

I know! Thank you! I did make it so the route was mainly flat though 😂

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

Wow! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great time too! I’m elated today as one of my splits fell below 8 mins per km 😂😂

Enjoy your success 🏆🥳

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Amazing 8 min per km, well done you! It’s such an amazing feeling isn’t it. And thank you! I was starting to feel a bit deflated after all the effort I’d put in and I haven’t been able to get out much, so am so happy I’ve finally finished the programme! 🥳🥳

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳 GRADUATE 🎓

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thank you! 🙏🏻😊

[Scottyates Graduate]

Nice one. I have week 9 next week. Looking forward to graduating and continuing my journey.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Scottyates]

Thank you! Well done to you for getting this far too. It’s great isn’t it, fantastic achievement 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

[Scottyates Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

I’m well chuffed, never would’ve believed I could run 5K. Something I will be sticking with for sure.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Scottyates]

Same here, never would have believed it! We pushed through eh 😉😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Congratulations Issywhizz enjoy your Graduation Day 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🥳🥳 Your spot on, the challenge is as much of a mental one as a physical one 👍

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you! It’s all in the mind, as well as physical fitness but if you have strength of mind and an able body, you can achieve it. 🤛🏻💪🏻

[SammiN3 Graduate]

Congratulations! That's a great time too. I've yet to complete 5k in 30 mins, 31:08 is my PB. I'm determined to get there.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Thank you! I’ve been doing about 10 minutes per mile for a while now, which I’m pleased with. I was going a bit slower not getting out there as much. You’re almost there, very close! 💪🏻🏃🏽‍♀️

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

I did it today🎉🎉 very surprised when I saw the time 29:54!! Just need to keep it up now

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Wow! Congratulations, you must be chuffed, well done and a great time too. Yes, we must keep it up now 😊💪🏻

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Thank you! Yes very!!

[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.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! 😊😊