I cant believe I’ve done W9 R1 with a bonus.

[mg1011]

So, to start with, two months ago I couldn’t run for the train without feeling like i was going to throw up. Running wasn’t for me. How do people run for such long distances. Anyway, along came C25K. I am the kind of person who likes a challenge and move out of their comfort zone so I thought I would give it a try.

Anyway, from the first session, Ive not missed a run. One day on, one day off regardless of weather and due to the amazing encouragement and support from the people on this site I never let ‘Can’t be bothered’ be an excuse.

Today was my W9R1. I have just come back and am so amazed that I have actually managed to run a full 30 minutes without stopping. And I mean, I am amazed. Secondly, I actually hit 5K. Two huge goals achieved in one day.

Two more runs before the actual course is finished and now I feel its actually time to invest in some decent gear and this is something I’m going to be doing for a long time.

Again, this is a great site and the people are so encouraging and supportive.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your first 5k and your thirty minute run.

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[StoneDragon Graduate]

Fantastic, well done mg1011. First 30 minute run in the bag and a 5k to boot 👏👍 here to a fantastic graduation week 👌

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

Thank you. Yes, the 5k was just a huge surprise. I was just keeping a steady pace.

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

You’ve done great hitting the 30 mins and 5K in one go- well done!

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Thank you. I always thought of the 5k bit as a goal further down the line.

[Cudrik Graduate]

Well done, you're doing brilliantly 😃

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to Cudrik]

Thank you. I was a great unexpected bonus.

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, that's a very impresive pace there, i also did w9r1 tonight, but no where near 5k, 3.5k actualy, but felt quite comfortable with it. Like you say, it's mad how we can now run for 30 mins, good luck with your last 2 runs! 😀

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to Peter44]

Thank you. I do feel the 5k bit was just a bonus. The real achievement is keeping it going for 30 minutes. It is such a result. W9 R2 on Wednesday for us. Nearly there.

[nowster Graduate]

Well done! Very few C25Kers reach that during the course. 👍

I scraped 5km on W3R3 and paid for it with an injury. I hope to run 5km again (with no time target) on Wednesday next week.

You can relax in the next two runs.

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you. I hope next Wednesday goes well for you and that injury keeps away.

[nowster Graduate in reply to mg1011]

Tomorrow is 28 mins, the following runs are currently planned as 28.5 mins, then 29 mins, then 30 mins, then 31.5 mins, then a "graduation" of 5km (no time target). All within the 10% per week, and all with slow/fast intervals. And then... who knows?

[LittleMissie]

Well done you! Amazing what you have achieved and so near to graduating 💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to LittleMissie]

Thank you. And honestly, I never thought I could run. It’s been a great couple of months.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done mg1011, buying nice new running gear is great and a real boost to your confidence wearing it. If your buying new running shoes remember to go half a size bigger. Well done on completing W9R1 your doing great and Graduation is now in sight 🏅👀

[shuffleido Graduate]

That's amazing, two birds with one stone!! Congratulations.

[Dups Graduate]

That is two great achievements this week, 5k and non stop running for 30 minutes I definitely think you deserve some running gear.

Enjoy your graduation run 😊

[mg1011 Graduate in reply to Dups]

Thank you. I’m trying to figure out what to get. I never thought I’d be looking into decent running gear.

Thank you. I am looking forward to graduating.