I really did it.

[WrinklyGrandad]

80 years and 6 days old and I have just completed C25K in 9 weeks, and, after a break from running for decades. If I can do it then you can, too - perhaps a little earlier in life! I am so glad I discovered niko niko running along the way.

[LauraRuns Graduate]

Wooo congratulations, that’s an amazing achievement!! 🙌🏼🏃🏼‍♀️✨

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done you, and completed in the 9 weeks! My father is 88 and whilst he no longer runs, having given up around 80, he can actually still run! He just gave up because he got a bit nervous about it. Just shows people in their later years can be more active than some youngsters!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

The usual route to get your badge is to leave a message in the current month's Graduation Badge post which is always in the Pinned Posts, but seeing as I am giving them out this month, let's not beat about the bush.............I am delighted to award you your C25K graduate badge.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[WrinklyGrandad Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, but I don’t even know what that means. Is it an actual badge to wear or is it shown next to my name on the site? Michael

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to WrinklyGrandad]

It is just the word Graduate alongside your name on the forum...........a hard won and well deserved monicker!

[WrinklyGrandad Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Well, that is lovely and a greatly appreciated idea. Thanks. Loved the information you supplied but still a bit in shock/euphoria to take it all in at the moment. Just checked my weight, too and I haven't been this weight since I was in the Sixth Form at school in 1958/9,!

[Queenie17 Graduate]

Woop woop🎉🎉fantastic!I am 60 on sunday and thought I was doing well😅you have really set the bar👍🏃👋🙌

[David_G]

Congratulations on your fine achievement!👨‍🎓 It just goes to show that almost anyone can complete the program🙂👍 I think you deserve a celebration now!🥂🥳

[changing-woman Graduate]

congratulations, that is totally brilliant !

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Congratulations, absolutely fantastic achievement Graduate 🏆....And in 9 weeks!! What an inspiration you are💪💪💪👏👏. Think another celebration is in order🎈🍸🍷🍾🥃. 🦌🐌🐢🏃‍♀️🙋

[Minimouse36 Graduate]

You are a total inspiration !!👏🏃‍♂️💓🎉🎈✨ well done !!!!!! amazing 🎊🏆🥇✨👏🏃‍♂️

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Congratulations, that’s an amazing achievement and inspiring too, well done WG enjoy your Graduation Day 👨‍🎓 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🥳🥳

[GailXrunning Graduate]

Congratulations! That’s fantastic news and inspiration. 🎓🎓🎓👏👏👏✨✨✨💫💫💫☄️☄️☄️

[Maz1103 Graduate]

Brilliant.. What an inspiration. Well done!!