I did it. 🥵

[Candyfloss64]

Mud mud everywhere. Not quite 5k but the full 30 mins nonstop run. Up and down hills too. Really pleased with myself. And thank you so much Jo, you were fabulous. So my aim now is to get to the 5k bit. And I am enjoying it now. Now that I know I'm not alone with the toxic 10.

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Congratulations- great achievement!!!

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Thank you. Now I have to get my Lola to come with me. 🐾

[Bambi2020 Graduate in reply to Candyfloss64]

Think my dog would keel over if she had to go for a long run-she much prefers lying in the warmth!

[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.

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I do plan to continue. Every 2nd day seems to work for me.

[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations! 🏃‍♀️🏅🏆🍾

[Jell6 Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🥳🥂.

A great achievement and especially if you ran on that terrain. No way would I venture onto that!

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I really don't like running in the street. I'm too self conscious. Besides I have a bit of a laugh to myself when I nearly slide head first. 🙃 And I've spotted muntjac dear on route.

[Blossom- Graduate]

Yay well done!🎉 Time to celebrate🍾 isn't it amazing, aren't we all amazing!😄

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

Yes yes indeed. Just a little bit of positive thinking can achieve sooooo much.

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Fantastic achievement, absolutely thrilled for you. Yes helps once you've got your head round the toxic 10. I run on similar ground for 1/2 of my run because I'm still self conscious of my snail's pace. I get that no one else may even be looking at me, however I want to feel more confident...I'm still out there, that's the most important thing. Onwards and upwards and forward. Good on yer👍🙋🙋

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to Buddhagal]

Yes indeed. In fact they're probably thinking, "I wish could do that"

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Well done - that ground looks similar to what I battled with this morning. It’s oddly satisfying knowing that were not fair weather runners, isn’t it 😊

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

I like to think I'm working harder with all the mud I'm carrying. 😂

[JetsNanna Graduate in reply to Candyfloss64]

Of course you are! Cleaning the running shoes makes me smile after they’ve got into a right old state after a muddy run. You know you’re hardcore when even cleaning your muddy running shoes makes you happy 😂

[windycastle Graduate]

Congratulations now wine time

[Candyfloss64 Graduate in reply to windycastle]

I need lots of cups of teas first. 😉I gave myself a really bad stomachache around about week 5. I came home after my run and guzzle a lovely cold glass of water. 😢I gave myself, what I'd call a stomach chill. I felt really awful. So hot tea. I am fining that I'm cooling down a lot quicker now.