Couch to 5k - completed!

[Cherie65]

I've only gone and done it - Week 9, Run 3 done!

I'm still soooooo slow but who cares? Not me.

When I started this, I really didn't believe I would get to the end, I thought I'd just have a go and when I got to the point where it was too difficult, I would just keep doing the last run that I could manage as a way of exercising to my limit. Well, I haven't got to that point yet!

As everybody says, the programme works. I'm a fat, 55 year old woman with dodgy knees and I've never run before. If I can do it, so can you - so for all the newbies or people reading the forum and wondering whether to have a go - you CAN do this! Run slowly, ignore the negative voices in your head and trust the programme.

Read this forum regularly, you will learn so much that will help you and post about your feelings - nothing is too silly or unimportant - you will receive advice and encouragement every time and I'd like to thank those who encouraged me, particularly Sparky66 who sent me regular messages that kept me going!

Good luck everyone!

[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.

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I've seen this reply so many times and am delighted to receive it today

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Cherie65]

My pleasure.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good run and post from you Cherie65, we are all here to encourage people with their runs.

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

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 C25K home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾.

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you

[Hanfel Graduate]

Congratulations xxx

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done! The next phase is exciting and I hope you continue with your positive attitude! Slow is good!

[shuffleido Graduate]

Well done 🎈🎈🎇👍 and Congratulations on your Graduation 🎓. Your advice to Newbies is spot on.

[sparky66 Graduate]

Huge congratulations to my virtual running buddy! ⭐

You were brilliant throughout the program.. were always up for the challenge.. and gave me great support throughout 👍💪👊

Well done graduate ⭐⭐⭐

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Ps... looking out for your shiny new badge 👊

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Thanks Sparky! Wouldn't have enjoyed it as much without you! x

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to Cherie65]

Your badge looks mighty fine ⭐

[Buzzbeebh Graduate]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉 I’m one run behind you. Should’ve completed, but didn’t run enough this week. Well done

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to Buzzbeebh]

Thanks Buzzbeebh - you know you can do it, just fix a day/time and get out there and finish this thing!

[Buzzbeebh Graduate in reply to Cherie65]

Thanks, I will!

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to Buzzbeebh]

Looking forward to seeing your shiny new badge soon 👊

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Well done! 🏆🏃‍♀️

[Buzzbeebh Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Thanks, Bambi2020!

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, that's brilliant news, it's mad how this programme can build us up, to run for 30 mins, i'm sure most people on here, were just the same at the start.

Enjoy the moment, there's no stopping you now!!! 👏👏🏆🏆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🥳🥳

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

😍🥳 well done, huge congratulations 👏🏻

[B1GK9 Graduate]

Congratulations. I had the same start point and the same result. Must be magic 🙂.

[Cherie65 Graduate in reply to B1GK9]

Thanks - yes, that's my conclusion too!