Week 9... done!

[Helm108]

I can't believe I'm writing that, but yes, I am actually done! It took me a little longer than a week (8 days total - with a 'practice run', as we say, along the way when a blister stopped me in my tracks) but I know that I am finished with the plan, and the plan has done its job.

I absolutely love running, I am officially addicted. I've spent the last 7 years or so desperately wishing I could run so I could have all the things that runners talk about - the 'high', time to yourself, stats and figures to pore over, fresh air, new places, amazing views, and above all, a decent level of general fitness.

I now have access to all of those things and it feels like the greatest Christmas present to myself ever.

I won't be going anywhere any time soon - a few consolidation runs, a 5K to get a baseline time, then slowly working on improving that time. That should keep me occupied!

Of course, huge thanks must go to everyone here who has spurred me on and offered advice - in addition to the programme itself, I will absolutely be recommending this forum along with it!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Congratulations Helm108, it’s an amazing achievement and its definitely life changing, well done 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🥳🥳

The Nike Run Club App is great for consolidation runs 👍

[SkiMonday Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation and well done!

🎉🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Good to see you've worked out a consolidation plan.

[Jaxstr]

Congratulations! It's a beautiful feeling, and one I'm looking forward to!

[Maisiecat1 Graduate]

Super well done Helm108.It's such an amazing feeling isn't it!

I graduated C25K May this year, consolidated for 4months, have now graduated 10k. 🎓

Keep up the good work and maybe by Easter I'll see you graduated 10k too 💪🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

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A superb achievement well done, and happy Running 👍👍

[Lindsey1097 Graduate]

Well done on your fabulous achievement! I'm a bit like you, although a little way behind you. I'm loving running having never really been able to. 🥳🥳🥳