Finally conquered C25k - graduate at last 😃

[Loftycrown]

Im proud to say that I completed the C25k plan on 2nd Jan after taking 10 weeks to do so.

I’m over the moon that I have finally finished this plan having failed on 2 previous attempts in the previous 6 years.

Whilst being off work with burn out and social anxiety this plan has provided me with the motivation and means to get out the door (early in the morning when no one bout) and get some exercise and improve my mental and physical health.

Never would I have believed at week 3 that I would be able to run (albeit at snail pace) for 30 minutes solid

I’ve since done 5km in 44 mins. Not the fastest pace but all moving time so I will happily take that.

Now planning to build strength and stamina to help me increase distance

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Congratulations Loftycrown, it’s a great achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🏅🥳🥳

I’m an early morning runner too, much prefer it as the air quality is better and the streets are nice and empty. Since graduating I’ve used the Nike Run Club app for my consolidation runs, I’ve found the choice of coached runs on there ideal for increasing distance and it’s free too 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

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 January graduation homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾.

[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.

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Congratulations 👏 🎉 🥳

[Lucky55555 Graduate]

What an amazing achievement. It really is a good programme to improve your physical and mental well being. Really well done.

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate]

Many congratulations 🥳 it’s a huge achievement both physically and mentally- go celebrate!!

[limu_mu Graduate]

Well done Loftycrown for completing the 9 weeks. Glad it improved your wellness !!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Teresafaith Graduate]

Well done you!- this plan has helped my physical and mental well being SO, SO MUCH. I am now on consolidation runs and just making sure I do 3 runs a week, two short and one longer run (ice permitting). Keep going and your physical and mental well being with keep 'up' with you - I would be on the floor if I didn't have running in my life right now. 👏👍

[RunningJ123 Graduate]

That's brilliant.... Well done... Congratulations 🎊

[Mbubbles Graduate]

Congratulations! It’s so great to hear this as I have also been off work with stress and anxiety for a couple of months and I truly believe that this programme has helped more with my recovery than anything else. It’s such a boost to your self esteem and energy levels.I’m only on week 7, but absolutely determined to finish, as I too have tried and failed before!