I'm 52 years old and have never been a runner but today completed C25K - feeling amazing! Still can't quite believe it. I've suffered from shin splints, stitches and blisters along the way but completed the programme within the 9 weeks. So many highs over the last 2 months (especially W5 R3); worst run W6 R1 (wish I'd found this site sooner it would have saved a lot of anxiety at that point!) Thanks to the administrators & everyone who has posted on here your stories have certainly helped motivate me in the last few weeks.
W9 R3 - Graduation Day!!: I'm 52 years old and... - Couch to 5K
W9 R3 - Graduation Day!!
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Congratulations on your graduation 😁👍👏👏👏Don't forget to claim your Graduate badge !
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BOOM to you!! You SMASHED IT! Well done!! It’s just an amazing plan to get us successfully running and this gives us all so much support doesn’t it? I never dreamed I would be out this morning doing w8r2 and feeling wonderful. Well done again TinaB! X
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Woo hoo well done! It’s a great feeling isn’t it! ☺️
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Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.
This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
To get your Graduate Badge leave a message at this month’s Graduation Badge Post, which you can find in the Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Keep running, keep smiling.
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Congratulations on graduating from C25K, well done, onwards and upwards, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 or whatever you like.
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Congratulations 👏
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Congratulations and well done !!!