Graduation Run

[Dix74]

Yesterday I finished the coach to 5k which I have been completing religiously every second day since September .I've always envied runners but have been overweight and was concerned with the pressure of my knees . This and the fact I couldn't run the length of myself .After losing 34kg and doing a lot of cycling I decided to take the leap . I was just made redundant so might as well do something useful with my time I thought.

W1 R1 I struggled , even couldn't finish one of the 60 second runs . I persevered and read loads of tips from folk on the forums . The ones I really adhered you were

1. drinking loads of water day before and morning of runs and

2. religiously stretching after each run .

I set out yesterday well up for the run . It also coincided with one year off booze for me . I was going to follow the program but if there is anything left in the tank I was going to push for the 5k mark . I said to myself I would only do it if I was feeling good and wasn't pushing myself too much . The last thing I wanted was an injury after coming so far . Once I reached the 30 minutes mark , I think I was on 4.6k so I pushed on and reached 5k at 33 minutes . I was delighted and well proud of myself.

Im definitely going to continue on with running with my goals of a park run , 10k and hopefully Great North run next year .

Thanks for all the tips and good luck with everyone on their journey .

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Dix74 on graduating from C25K, that 5K in 33 minutes is very good 😊🏃🏾

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked November graduation homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, looks like you smashed that, even getting to 5k, very impressive pace, it's mad how we've all moved on from those early weeks, and how hard it was, so the journey continues!!! 😀

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter onwards and upwards

[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.

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks mate

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Very well done on your graduation. It feels great doesn't it. And a high five for your year of sobriety - that's got to be harder than couch to 5k!? In any event - bravo for both achievements.

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

Thanks JetsNanna . Sobriety wasn’t as bad as I thought to be honest . I had a good innings at it .

[GailXrunning Graduate]

Congratulations!!! You took a leap and look where it took you. Amazing! Be proud.

Lovely photo btw - was this where you did your graduation run? Looks like a great spot.

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks Gail for your kind words . The pic is at Forth and Clyde Canal just north of Glasgow. Lucky to have it on my doorstep and perfect for flat runs !

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Congratulations on your achievements, not only physically but emotionally and mentally. You're a real inspiration.

[Dix74 Graduate]

Tanya , thanks very much . Good luck on your running .Ill be cheering you on

[QueenBols Graduate]

Congratulation & well done! You made it to the finish line and now the journey to 10K continues 🏃🏽🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏽🏃🏾‍♀️👏🏾👍🏽

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to QueenBols]

Cheers pal

[Rennur Graduate]

Fantastic. On both counts.

You have great scenery for your run.

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Cheers

[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations! 🎉🏆🏅🍾

[Dix74 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Cheers

[Andrea65davies]

A true inspiration-a massive Well Done & huge Congratulations-Be proud of yourself, you must be looking & feeling great!

[SallyLondon]

Tremendous work. A truly amazing effort to lose all that weight, go sober and get a brilliant graduation time. Very very well done!