W9R3 ✅✅ Graduate 👩‍🎓 14.6 stone down to 12.6 in 9 weeks!

[Runningwithhoney]

Managed 5k today (I did an extra minute to get there as I was determined to get to 5k!!). The last 9 weeks has literally felt like a lifetime but it’s also gone so quickly at the same time. Thanks to everyone’s advice, we’ll wishes and support. Suffice to say that when I tried this first time round, I was not using the app, and I quit at week 1 or 2 (can’t remember which).

Not only have I improved my fitness, I’ve lost 2 stone by simply running, no dietary change, just this run and a 30 - 60 min walk on my rest days. On my 5 minute cool down walk I was almost in tears as I’m just not the sporty type and I’ve always been the unfit one at home!

I honestly don’t think I was even this excited for my actual graduation! I’m so proud of myself and Honey for doing this, and getting off of the sofa 😂 (even though Honey didn’t run with me today, she has been such a good girl).

Any tips for what to do next? I’m a creature of habit and I’m worried without Laura or a plan I’ll just stop or find excuses as I’m not aiming for anything.

Looking forward to seeing all of the July graduates post their grad runs too! 🥳👩‍🎓🥳👩‍🎓

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation 😁👍👏👏👏Don't forget to claim your Graduate badge here

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Then take a look at this post for ideas as to what you can do next !

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Happy running !

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you that’s very helpful ☺️

[KJB72 Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳💐🥂

[Newbie_Megan Graduate]

That’s so good on both counts! Not so much a next but to consolidate my runs I’ve been redoing week 9 with each coach. Just Sanjeev to go now! And it’s ensured I’ve done another 3 weeks (2 so far) to try find what works for me x

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Newbie_Megan]

That’s a great idea, I’ll definitely try the different trainers thank you 😊 x

[CressidaB Graduate]

Congratulations 🥳 It is such a great achievement. I smile everytime I think how far I have come in the last 7 weeks. Isn't it great? 😊

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to CressidaB]

Thanks Cressida ! Yeah totally I’m still amazed by it! Good luck and see you in the graduation posts soon I hope 😊

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Massive congratulations 🎉!!what an achievement why dont you do week 9 a few weeks with as someone suggested different coaches. 30’ every other day isngoing to get your fitness up no end.

I also recommend the free app NRC as they do guided runs if you want a variety.

Well done again!

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you! I’m definitely going to try out the different trainers and I’ll download that app to see what it offers

[Hidden]

Really well done. Congratulations. I feel really pleased for you and you should be so proud of yourself.

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Without Laura I felt like a naughty puppy off my lead for the first time doing what I wanted when I wanted.

I found it important though to have structure and try and make yourself stick to it such as run Mon, Wed and Fri.

I kept to my usual routes initially and then gradually started seeking out different paths to take to break the monotony.

Also, keep posting your progress on here. We all look out and support each other.

Enjoy the moment and be super proud of what you have achieved.

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Alan, I am very pleased to be a graduate 👩‍🎓 haha that’s a very good analogy and great advice. I’m also going to stick to my usual schedule at least for a few weeks. Thank you!

[Mrsrun Graduate]

Wow what an achievement . Now you are the same as the rest of your family , Sporty!.. Imagine all those news clothes you will need with your fantastic weight loss and how your body will love you for your fitness.

[GoGrandmaGo Graduate]

I loved reading your post , you are an inspiration well done . I have one more to go . I have signed up for The Park Runs as don’t want to lose the fitness . Like you I shall miss Laura . I have a friend I run with so we hope to keep going too . Go and treat yourself to something nice x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Many congratulations runner 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎖

You've done incredibly well.

As you said, you're a creature if habit, so make it a habit! Be sure to run 2 to 3 times a week. You can vary distance, both short and longer depending on your time commitments etc, but make running an integral part of your life.

As you keep going decide what you need to keep it fun, do you want to do events? Set your own challenges? You will continue to reap the benefits for a long time to come so just relax into it and enjoy it for a few weeks then maybe hop onto the Bridge to 10k board too and think about reaching a bit further.

Most of all, enjoy your new ability! 👍🏻😁

[Panda_eyes Graduate]

YAY!! You did it!! Am so happy for you!! Well done for sticking with the programme and now you are a RUNNER 🙌🙌🥳🎉🏅🤩 I have loved reading your posts with Honey. Hope you have many more enjoyable runs after C25K. Well done. Hope you celebrated over the weekend! 🏆🏅 🏁🍾🥂

[Runningwithhoney Graduate in reply to Panda_eyes]

Thank you so much and like wise! Xx

[Getfitok Graduate]

Congratulations! Brilliant news

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

That is excellent (I needed an extra 9 minutes to get to 5k on my graduation run). Well done you. Hopefully this is the start of something special for you now.

Since starting in March 2019 (graduated May 2019) I've come down from 15st to 12st, so I can also attest to becoming lighter as well as fitter. Since then, I've also pushed on to get to HM distance (which I've done 12 times), so be warned, this can become addictive.

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