I DID IT!!!!! Excited and hopeful for future running.....

[Sussex13]

So happy to write this post.. I never thought when I started this journey, that some 12 weeks later (few extra for injuries) I would be announcing that I've completed this challenge!

What an amazing journey.. I've (virtually) met so many truly lovely, kind people and have done something I would never have thought possible.. run continuously for 30 minutes... get me!

I have so much more self-belief than I had, even half way through this programme.. There were days I procrastinated so much I'd rather have cleaned the oven with a toothbrush than go out on my run - mainly for fear of failure/it's too hard. BUT, this programme keeps you on track, it keeps you focused and motivated and the forum is a great way of meeting like-minded people to talk through all those insecurities and by the time you go back out, that boost is enough to get you out of the door and OH WHAT A FEELING to come back and tell everyone you did it!

Thank you to my guys who have been here for me throughout.. know who you are !

My next challenge is to try and get to 5K, the most I have managed is 4:10k in 31 minutes... Today as you can see I did 3:75k but my pace was best yet so fingers crossed I'll start doing better..

To everyone just starting out, believe in this programme, trust in the methodology and enjoy the journey.. if you follow the advice, you'll be running for 30 minutes, you will!

[mattymoo33]

CONGRATULATIONS 👏you should be so proud. Good luck with the rest of your running journey ☺️

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

Thanks hon.. looking forward to the consolidation runs now 😃

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Yay! Congratulations 🥳 Sussex13!!! Well done GRADUATE 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thanks so much.. and thanks for all your lovely support throughout 🙋‍♀️

[Serene-2020]

Fantastic. Congratulations! I love the app and its training too. It makes running so beginner-friendly.

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Well done- you’ve done great!

[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.

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, brilliant!

[Blondefox Graduate]

Fantastic! I'm two weeks behind you and struggling in this autumn weather and daylight hours. But I'm determined to finish...... Good luck heading for the 5k🤞

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to Blondefox]

You can do it! Don’t procrastinate is my tip.. just get yourself out there, rain or shine. It’s the wind that is the hardest but rain is actually quite refreshing! Good luck and keep going!!! 🏃‍♀️

[Pnegirl Graduate]

Fantastic post and congratulations Sussex13!

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

Thank you! 🙏

[NusiaFab Graduate]

Wooohoo!! Congratulations!! It's so great to hear that the program is working, my 3rd run is tomorrow, excited to continue!

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to NusiaFab]

Go for it!!!!!

[Irish-John Graduate]

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating from C25K, well done, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank yooooo! 🥳

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Woop woop!

Congratulations GRADUATE! 🌟🏆🌟

What an adventure it’s been.. and it’s just the beginning! 🤩

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

It’s been unbelievable really.. who’d have thought?! Yep.. looking forward to the rest! 😃. We did it running-bud! 🙋‍♀️

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

Big virtual hugs comin’ at you buddy! Enjoy your graduation glow for days to come!

[JulesL69 Graduate]

Whoop whoop 🙌🏻 super well done fellow graduate 🎓. This is just the start, looking forward to your consolidation run posts.

Enjoy the graduation run glow 🥳👏🏻👏🏻

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

Thanks, you too as I notice you also graduated recently.. well done to us all 🥳. Yes need to maintain the discipline for those consolidation runs!! 🏃‍♀️