I’ve finally done it

[Jed01]

Two huge successes today.

Not only have I ran for 30 minutes to complete my final run of week 9

But more importantly after doing all the course on the treadmill, I took my final & first run outside.

A huge difference & found it hard to set the pace as the treadmill does that for you, but after 10 minutes of slow & steady I seemed to settle in.

Must admit though I didn’t expect what looked like a flat trail to have some what seemed like huge inclines lol

But plodded on & succeeded

I’m now officially a graduate 🎉

My journey started back in October & after suffering with back & sciatica issues for so long was determined to do something about it.

I spent 3 months going from a slow walk to a brisk one before even getting to C25K so to get to this point today I’m over the moon.

Thanks to everyone for support I don’t think I’ll ever make a proper runner but to me this is a huge milestone.

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Congratulations, Runner !! Go and celebrate 😁. Very well done for persevering.

[Stewy87 Graduate]

Nice one Jed01!

You should be very proud of yourself as it sounds like you've made a lot of meaningful progress since July (walking included).

Roads are very deceiving and even a small 0.5% incline feels like Everest sometimes!

Seriously though, well done.

Will you be continuing to run outdoors from now on?

[Jed01 Graduate in reply to Stewy87]

Thanks, I certainly plan to continue as the distractions of nature helped combat the clock watching mundane tread runWill keep the treadmill for inclement weather where I’m sure I’d look for an excuse as to why I can run lol so no excuses

[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 April graduating page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾

[Rennur Graduate]

That's dedication Jed. Enjoy your Consolidation runs. Well done.

[Frenc Graduate]

That’s amazing Jed01! Congratulations 🥳. Especially for taking it outside. I know what you mean about seemingly flat routes - the ones I’ve walked previously sprout little hills overnight as soon as I run them 😆. Well done graduate 👩‍🎓🏆🏆🏆🏆.

[Badrun Graduate]

Whoop. I’m off for my graduation run later but feel shattered so wondering if I can put it off ...! Lol. Congrats 🥳

[Jed01 Graduate in reply to Badrun]

Good luck, if I can do it so can you. You will smash it & you can’t beat the feel good factor.

[Badrun Graduate in reply to Jed01]

Done phew. And you ARE a proper runner now ! So many graduates this weekend. It’s great

[joeyg76 Graduate]

That’s fantastic 👏👏

Hope you enjoy more outside runs now the weather is getting better, and you are a proper runner. Runners come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. The most important thing is getting out there 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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.

[LadyLawton Graduate]

Well done - fantastic progress and a great achievement .

[Captain_Autumn Graduate]

Well done 👏👏👏 you are already a proper runner !

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

Massive milestone, well done for persevering. Congratulations! 🥇👏👏👏👏👏