I've only gone and done it!: Wk9r3 completed and... - Couch to 5K

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I've only gone and done it!

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Wk9r3 completed and I feel amazing! After only 3 months I'm running for 30 minutes and loving it. Average distance 3.8km so planning on working on pace to build gradually to 5k. Thanks to all of you for your inspiration and help. YAY πŸ₯°

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Kish247Graduate

Awesome awesome stuff!! Many congratulations to you.

Sounds like you've got a sensible plan for your next chapter

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toKish247

Thank you! Hope so, not trying to rush it.

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Kish247Graduateβ€’ in reply toSharklet69

Sensible idea. I went on a new route and tried the guided runs on the Nike App as soon as i finished. 5 of my 8 consolidation runs have been 4km with the 2 most recent ones being 5km (first attempt and did it) and 2km today.

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toKish247

Fantastic! Well done πŸ‘

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Oh I will! Thanks 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K πŸŽ“ πŸƒπŸΎ πŸ‘

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE πŸŽ“ next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked September graduation C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated πŸŽ“ πŸƒπŸΎ πŸ‘

Now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 πŸƒπŸΎ πŸ‘ πŸŽ“

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Thank you ☺️ I think I've left a badge request message. I'll check tomorrow and post again if not.

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nowsterGraduate

Congratulations! πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ†πŸ…πŸ₯‚

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply tonowster

Thanks so much 😁 feel great, legs ache a bit but I don't care!

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Run_Matty_RunGraduate

Yay! Awesome work! πŸ†πŸ¦Ύ

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toRun_Matty_Run

Thanks 😊

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ChipsAndChocolateGraduate

Woo hoooooo!!!! Hopefully this will be me on Saturday too!! Two runs to go😊😊

And I’ve the same idea about building to 5k, I was about the same distance last night.

You’ve come so far!!

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toChipsAndChocolate

Thanks, you too! Looking forward to seeing your graduation post ☺️

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Yaxham

That's brilliant, well done. I've just done R1W5 I hope I can get to the end 😁

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toYaxham

You can do it. Well done πŸ‘

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JetsNannaGraduate

Well done! It feels great doesn’t it 😊

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toJetsNanna

Brilliant 😊

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BelushiGraduate

Great stuff. Do not be in a hurry to run too fast. I have found that it is speed not distance that affects my body, so my first 5k was nearly 40 minutes. So go steady at 30 minutes and maybe once a week go a little further until you make it to 5k after a few months, congrats once again

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toBelushi

Thanks. I'm planning on doing several consolidation runs before trying to increase pace or time but thanks for your helpful advice. Last thing I want to do is pick up an injury trying to go too far or fast. πŸ‘πŸ˜

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Dannybhoy625Graduate

Brilliant! Congratulations, a really fine achievement. This running malarkey can become quite addictive thoughπŸ˜‰

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Sharklet69Graduateβ€’ in reply toDannybhoy625

Oh yeah 🀣

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Dannybhoy625Graduateβ€’ in reply toSharklet69

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ‘

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DebwilchaGraduate

Weldone, it’s a great feeling isn’t it 😊

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Mill1962Graduate

Well done and many congratulations it feels great doesn’t it. Just keep enjoying the running and you will be amazed what happens to both your time and distance, just don’t get too hung up on it.

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DupsGraduate

Congratulations. Amazing achievement πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

I’m steps behind you, my WK9R3 tomorrow, yesterday I ran 4K in 35 mins and so also need to improve my pace. After the program will mix it up with distance runs and timed runs but intend to keep three runs a week going, can’t believe I’m here!

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Jamiroq

Congratulations and very well done. Keep up the sensible approach and you will reach 5K in no timeπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠ

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Netballer7Graduate

Well done! It’s a great feeling when you complete that 3rd run in week 9! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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gus74Graduate

Congratulations πŸ₯³

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Jericho2332Graduate

A massive well done!

Keep it up!

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jwillmacGraduate

Well done , I graduated a wee while ago and I'm still plodding along alternate days , now 'running' for 40 mins and it's mostly easier .So keep it up !

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Dutch-FraggleGraduate

Fantastic

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elsoGraduate

Congrats Sharklet69!

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TotalNewbie1Graduate

Always delighted to see someone else graduate. Enjoy your running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Bond45

Well done. That is fantastic πŸ‘

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