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W9R3 - Yeeeeeeeeesssssssss!!!!!! I finally did it! I graduated :) :) :)

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I was really tired this morning and didn't get out until 7-15 am and found it very warm. I felt a bit nauseous too but carried on regardless. I didn't get quite as far today before the halfway mark but that's not surprising as I was going a bit slower due to the warm weather and general tiredness.

I think I went a bit faster on the second half and felt so good getting home. When I walked into the kitchen, my hubby (who is on a day off from work) stood there and clapped and I just burst into tears. It's made me really emotional to know what I've achieved in the past 9 weeks. I'm so proud of myself, not only for completing it but for doing it without having to repeat any of the runs and I really thought I would struggle to do that.

It is amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it.

A huge thank you to everyone on here who has helped motivate me, support me and generally cheer me on throughout this programme. You are all amazing! :)

REMEMBER - IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

:) :) :) :) :)

[By the way, I tried to upload a photo but it kept saying "Whoops! Looks like there was a problem uploading your image". I've no idea why this happened. The photo was within size limits. Hey ho.]

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Sulley101 profile image
Sulley101Graduate

Congratulations 🎉🥂🥂🎉. It’s a great achievement and earned through hard slog! 😁👍🏃‍♀️

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PigpogGraduate in reply to Sulley101

Thank you Sulley101 ! It was a hard slog but now the fun begins - working towards that elusive 5k 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😁😁😁

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Congratulations!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

👍🏻😁🎖 Well done on your achievement! It's a fabulous feeling. Enjoy.

I'm glad your hubby was there to clap for you 💖

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PigpogGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thank you, GoGo_JoJo ! Yes, bless him, he was proud of me and made me cry 😭

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Pigpog

Happy tears are good though 💖😁👍🏻

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drun

Congratulation's Pigpog feel proud of what you have achieved. Don't get too hung up on how the run went, things happen in life which affects our performance.Keep up the good work you are now in the Consolidation Club and just get used to running 30 minutes for 3 times a week.

Post your achievement in the thread and the admins will award you with your shiny virtual graduation badge that will appear next to your name and you will find plenty of ideas for post C25k.

Enjoy the rest the journey

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PigpogGraduate in reply to drun

Thank you, drun ! Great to have made it to the Consolidation Club! Bring it on 😁

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PollyGrayGraduate

Congratulations my new found running friend 🎉🎉🎉 I got quite choked when you said your husband clapped - how lovely 😊 onwards and upwards now Pigpog 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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PigpogGraduate in reply to PollyGray

Thanks, PollyGray ! I know, I got very choked myself and could easily cry again if I think of it. How lovely to have such great support on here and making new friends too. It's fab! 😁

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done, 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 June graduate post and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾

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PigpogGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thanks, AlMorr ! I have written a message in the Graduation Badge Request post so just waiting now for a response 😁

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piano58Graduate

Congratulations on graduating. It sounds to me like your husbands a keeper 😁.

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PigpogGraduate in reply to piano58

Thanks, piano58 , he definitely is a keeper! 😍

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tmbtrainGraduate

Awww fantastic! 👏💪 I felt quite choked reading this too 😊 a huge well done to ya. Enjoy the feeling of achievement you've so earned it esp after everything you went through with your Achilles!

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PigpogGraduate in reply to tmbtrain

Thanks, tmbtrain ! Yes, I'm amazed my Achilles has coped with this. Onwards to consolidation 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😎😎😎

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Dee2609Graduate

Way to go Pigpog!! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏼🎉

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PigpogGraduate in reply to Dee2609

Thanks, Dee2609 😁

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Skiddle1Graduate

Big congratulations - I bet you feel great!! 😁

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PigpogGraduate in reply to Skiddle1

Thanks, Skiddle1 , I do 😁

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate

Congratulations! 🏃‍♀️🍾🥂🏅🏆

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PigpogGraduate in reply to nowster

Thanks, @nowster 😁

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JetsNannaGraduate

Congratulations! Really well done. Savour that feeling of achievement through the next few weeks while you’re ‘consolidating’ because it will keep you positive and focussed. And I know I’ve said it already but congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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PigpogGraduate in reply to JetsNanna

Thank you, JetsNanna , I'll try 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Dellie100Graduate

Congratulations! 👏🏻

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PigpogGraduate in reply to Dellie100

Thank you, Dellie100 😁

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KJB72Graduate

🥳Congratulations!! It’s a good feeling isn’t it ✅

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PigpogGraduate in reply to KJB72

Thanks, KJB72 ! It's a great feeling 😁🏆😎

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PlasticUnitedFanGraduate

Fantastic news Pigpog just read your post and it has improved my day already. Good on your hubby for supporting you. You’re a runner.

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PigpogGraduate in reply to PlasticUnitedFan

Thank you, PlasticUnitedFan ! Glad I improved your day. I guess I am a runner now, although I still refer to myself as the jogging snail 🐌🐌🐌🤣🤣🤣

YESSSSSSS!!!!! Get in there! Fantastic effort. How good does that feel ehh? Enjoy today, then maybe think about the 30min runs, sorry, consolidation runs (don’t want the description police on here to pull me again!). I’m through them now & running around 45mins hassle free now. You’ve got all that to look forward too! Well done again. Enjoy the celebrations. x

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PigpogGraduate in reply to

Thank you, Hidden ! Wow! 45 minute runs eh? You're so nailing this. You inspire me to run better 😁😁😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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nowsterGraduate in reply to Pigpog

Do keep at 30 minutes maximum for a few weeks.

You haven't really done that much running as a new graduate of C25K and your body is still adjusting.

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PigpogGraduate in reply to nowster

Don't worry, nowster , I'm not planning or able to run for longer than 30 minutes. I don't want to get any injuries so I'll be taking it very slowly, trust me! With my history of ruptured Achilles, shortened calf muscle and tight hamstring in my left leg, I'll be going very gingerly. I'm not in any rush to run for longer until I feel very comfortable doing 30 minutes. And I should think that will be quite a few weeks if not months! Thank you for your concern 😁

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nowsterGraduate in reply to Pigpog

I also have tight hamstrings, especially in left leg, which resulted in my recent muscle pull on the other leg when I was doing a long run. I was advised by a physio to get a foam roller.

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PigpogGraduate in reply to nowster

Did you get a foam roller? If so, let me know if it's working for you. I take it you do all the necessary stretches before and after your runs?

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nowsterGraduate in reply to Pigpog

I did get a foam roller. I have to admit I haven't used it religiously.

I do do all the post-run stretches now. I did skimp a bit on the "lying down" ones at the end, and that didn't help the situation.

My warm up stretches are a combination of ones from my physio and also from James Dunne.

in reply to Pigpog

You’ll be doing that easily in no time!

Spartacus22 profile image
Spartacus22Graduate

Awesome well done 👏

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PigpogGraduate in reply to Spartacus22

Thank you, Spartacus22 ! 😁

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