November Graduation Badges: Post a comment here to claim your badge! 🤩

[roseabi]

Hello RUNNER!

Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K training programme! You can now run for 30 minutes continuously - you are a superstar!!!

★ Please comment below to request your Graduate badge!

We on the Admin Team feel enormously proud of you, and privileged to award you your richly deserved badge. We will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great it feels when your badge arrives - but please bear with us! We will give you your badge as soon as possible.

★ If you would like a Graduation Certificate you can download one here: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

★ We hope you will continue posting here in the Couch to 5K community, sharing your experience with the new runners working through the programme, and updating us with your progress as you consolidate your 30 minute runs.

★ Speaking of consolidation, why not join Mummycav's November CONSOLIDATION CLUB just for new graduates like you! Doors are always open - pop in and say hi!! healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

★ Be sure to check out our 'WHAT NEXT?' post, for loads of other great ideas about how to build upon your amazing achievement healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

★ And now that you are a runner, why not try our twelve week consolidation and strength training plan to help reduce the possibility of injury - and maximise your running ability!! healthunlocked.com/strength...

Happy running!

Your Admin Team xx

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★ Please note that this is a virtual badge which can be seen next to your name on your posts and comments on the Couch to 5K community, but NOT on your profile page.

[VeganSpringGreens Graduate]

I did it!!! This is my first post to celebrate my final C25K run...but certainly not my last run ever, its just the beginning! So happy and proud of myself, thanks to all the useful posts and advice on here - I wouldn't have made it without you!

[roseabi in reply to VeganSpringGreens]

First badge of November!! 😊😊😊

Huge congratulations to you, running superstar!!!!! I have awarded you your badge, and look forward to reading more about your progress xxx

[fedupoffeelingtired Graduate]

Didn't realise we could get a profile badge, I completed w9r3 last week!

[roseabi in reply to fedupoffeelingtired]

Congratulations!!!!

I have awarded you your badge, but please note you will NOT see it on your profile page because it is specific to the Couch to 5K community. You will see it next to your name when you post or reply here xxx

[Penguinrun Graduate]

Graduated - Yahooo, I've complete W9R3 and feeling good. Will definitely keep running. Thanks for the help and support on here and from the app. Couldn't have done without Sarah Millican!!

[roseabi in reply to Penguinrun]

Congratulations, runner!!!!! There's your badge xxx

Have a look at Mummycav's Consolidation Club for tips and chat about what to do next healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[ParamedicAdam Graduate]

I did it! Although, I’m still sub 5k - seem to only do 4K in the 30 mins. Any tips on picking up the pace?

[nowster Graduate in reply to ParamedicAdam]

My top tip is not to worry about the pace for the moment. Consolidate doing the 30 minute runs for a few weeks, then start increasing your run durations using something like The Magic Plan on the Bridge to 10K forum. Pace will pick up naturally as a side effect of you running "long". It may take several months to happen, but it is the safest way of doing it.

[roseabi in reply to ParamedicAdam]

Congratulations, superstar! There's your badge xxx

I agree with what nowster said, and we have a little post-consolidation plan to help you increase your distance gently over time healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Green-Beach Graduate]

Please can I have my graduation badge, thanks

[roseabi in reply to Green-Beach]

There it is - congratulations!!!

[SilkySean Graduate]

I posted previously to say that as a lapsed C25K graduate ( all be it on a treadmill) I was encouraged to start again while slow shuffling with my wife, who always resisted the pleas to join me. This morning we completed the program ! Strangely she said it was the hardest one yet but then requested to keep going an extra 30 seconds. She is already looking forward to more running progress but in the immediate future would like to get up to the actual distance of 5k. Onwards and upwards 😀

[roseabi in reply to SilkySean]

Congratulations both!! xxx

[RunDone Graduate]

Here to claim my badge, Week 3 Run 3 completed today. Also to say 'thank you' to all those on thd forum who helped along the way. Couldn't have done it without the advice, that's for sure!

[roseabi in reply to RunDone]

Week 9 Run 3 I'm sure you mean! 😊😊 Massive congratulations, running superstar 🤩 There's your badge xxx

[SilkySean Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Cheers mi dears!

[Kerry_78 Graduate]

Hi, I've just completed the challenge tonight! Never thought I could run for a whole 30 mins!! Could I have my badge please?

[roseabi in reply to Kerry_78]

You sure can!! Congratulations, runner 🍰🥇💕

[Suze7 Graduate]

I did my final run yesterday; 30Mins, 4.5k. I am amazed at how RELATIVELY easy it felt. I still have the usual twinging ankles despite lots of ankle strength work but I do actually now believe I can run and I find a real sense of achievement in it (even though the pleasure is still slightly out of reach!).

This method has amazed me. Everyone says it but, if I can do it, anyone can. The forum here has also been so important to keep motivated and on track. It is brilliant.

I am delighted and would recommend this to anyone learning to run.

[roseabi in reply to Suze7]

Well done you complete superstar!!! There's your badge, happy running xxx

[Joolsmule Graduate]

This is my first time posting. I completed my final run yesterday and wanted to say thank you to the Couch to 5K community for inspiring and motivating me every step of the way. I couldn’t have done it without you.

[roseabi in reply to Joolsmule]

Congratulations, runner!!!! There's your badge xxx

[Sweigum Graduate]

C25K complete!

[roseabi in reply to Sweigum]

Congratulations!!! There's your badge xxx

[Debsyp Graduate]

C25k complete! Yay I done it. May I have my badge please?

[roseabi in reply to Debsyp]

Yay, congratulations!!! There's your badge xxx

[Debsyp Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you. Greatly received x

[NESTR Graduate]

Completed W9R3 today! Thanks for this great forum and all the helpful advise. I would have never been able to get this far without the support I found here!

[roseabi in reply to NESTR]

Woohoo - superstar!!!!!! It's a pleasure to help C25K-ers 😊😊😊

And there's your badge!

[Sdoog40 Graduate]

I did it! I completed the couch to 5k tonight! 🙌🙌🙌

[roseabi in reply to Sdoog40]

Awesome!!!! There's your badge, runner! xxx

[yasri Graduate]

Finally I achieved 5k last week. And not only that I also finished Haarlem Urban Trail 5k. It gives me boost of confidence. Thank you for the workable plan and support of the community.

[roseabi in reply to yasri]

Congratulations! There's your badge xxx

[notdesignedtorun Graduate]

Completed w9run3 yesterday 😁 supper proud of myself!

[roseabi in reply to notdesignedtorun]

Designed to run after all! 😊😊😊 Congratulations, runner - there's your badge xxx

[Lashes1 Graduate]

C25K completed - a true coucher to 5k. Cannot believe that I managed it, I’m not fast but I’ve done it! Managed the 5k in about 40mins on my last run too. Next chapter is consolidating the 30min runs for the next few weeks. See what the new year brings. A shiny badge would be great 👍🏼

[roseabi in reply to Lashes1]

Exciting!!! Congratulations, runner - there's your badge xxx

[Lashes1 Graduate]

Wonderful thanks so much 👍🏼

[TAstar]

Graduated on Sunday, took a bit longer than 9 weeks as I hurt my knees, but as Sarah Millican told me, I'm a runner now.

[roseabi in reply to TAstar]

Congratulations, superstar runner!!!! There's your badge xxx

[Stellarstar Graduate]

Yes I'm dead pleased I've managed to finish couch to 5k and I intend to keep on going. Thank you.

[nowster Graduate]

Hmm. The only time I've heard "That's the badger" used before is in a certain card game.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_(...

eg. web.archive.org/web/2003052...

[pdbabu Graduate]

Completed my program last weekend 😁🥳 achieved something which never thought would be easy. thanks for all the support and proper guidance. here to claim my badge 😀

[roseabi in reply to pdbabu]

That's wonderful to read!!! Congratulations, superstar, and there's your badge xxx

[pdbabu Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you

[Jasonjarrow Graduate]

Well having been sceptical that someone that’s avoided exercise for many years now post Covid tiredness and lack of energy I decided it was time I started to look after myself a bit better so started couch to 5k never would I have believed I’d complete week 9 run 3 and now want to push on and keep going if I can do it anyone can !

[roseabi in reply to Jasonjarrow]

You are amazing - congratulations runner!!!!! There's your badge xxx

[Jasonjarrow Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you

[SweatyTulip Graduate]

I did it too! Thank you for all the support. So proud!

[roseabi in reply to SweatyTulip]

Huge congratulations runner!!!! There's your badge xxx

[Pingu80 Graduate]

Completed couch to 5k this morning!

[roseabi in reply to Pingu80]

Well done, superstar!!! There's your badge xxx

[Pingu80 Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Where is the badge exactly?

[roseabi in reply to Pingu80]

It's the word 'Graduate' next to your name when you post or reply on the Couch to 5K community - here's a screenshot xx

Pingu80's graduate badge

[RunWillie Graduate]

roseabi I’ve managed to lose my graduate badge. I’m still very proud of completing C25K! Any chance of getting it back if you have time. Sorry to be a pain 😍

[roseabi in reply to RunWillie]

No problem at all - sorry your badge fell off! It happens sometimes 😂 There it is, safe and sound. Keep on being a running superhero!! xxx

[RunWillie Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you! roseabi

You’re the running super hero😍

[Nevesea Graduate]

C25k complete and I’m super proud of myself. Working towards actually hitting 5k now and keeping on running.

Runner just completed the c25k.

[roseabi in reply to Nevesea]

Fabulous work!!!! Massive congratulations, and there's your badge xxx

[Nevesea Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you 🙂

[Janec1956 Graduate]

Hi roseabi. I did it, I'm so proud and elated. It's been a very long time since I achieved something just for me🤗So happy that I found this forum. The help from everyone has been invaluable. I am still reading posts from 4 years ago, always something new to read and learn from.

My new journey begins and I'm excited to find out where it will take me.

Can I please have a GRADUATE badge? Thankyou. 😊

[roseabi in reply to Janec1956]

How lovely it is to read this!!! A huge WOOHOO WELL DONE!!!!!!!! to you, and all the best for your new career as a runner!

And there's your badge xxx

[Janec1956 Graduate]

Thank you so much 😚

[Rabbit561 Graduate]

Please can I have my badge. Completed the programme today 😊

[roseabi in reply to Rabbit561]

Congratulations, superstar runner!!! There's your badge xxx

[Headspace1st]

Hi there, I’ve just completed the C25k Programme this morning, and would be thrilled if you would award my graduation badge 😊 many thanks

[roseabi in reply to Headspace1st]

I'm thrilled to award it to you - congratulations runner!! There's your badge xxx

[Headspace1st in reply to roseabi]

Thank you so much, proud to have it! 😁

[Jumanji79 Graduate]

Yay! Completed just before storm arwen hit us

[roseabi in reply to Jumanji79]

JUMANJI!!! 😊😊😊 Huge congratulations, there's your badge xxx

[Brian_Goodall Graduate]

Completed the programme this morning. Big thank you to the admins and all the great and supportive folk in this group.

[roseabi in reply to Brian_Goodall]

It's a pleasure - congratulations, runner!!! There's your badge xxx

[Purplefiona Graduate]

I’m done ! I finished it ! Can barely believe it. But I did. Now the real work starts. X

[roseabi in reply to Purplefiona]

Believe!!! Congratulations, superstar - there's your badge xxx

[Voidsurfer Graduate]

I graduated on the 21st. Finally ordered myself some actual running gear, after my first run in the pouring rain this week!

[roseabi in reply to Voidsurfer]

Congratulations for graduating and for getting running gear - nothing can stop you now!!! And there's your badge xxx

[Longsocks Graduate]

Hi roseabi, pleased to say I’m looking forward to consolidating having completed W9R3 of C25K yesterday : ) I am truly grateful to those of you who manage this superb and inspirational forum.

[roseabi in reply to Longsocks]

It's a pleasure! Congratulations, runner, and there's your badge xxx

[DC25K Graduate]

I did it! Can’t quite believe I did but am really proud of my achievement! Brilliantly structured programme.

[roseabi in reply to DC25K]

Congratulations runner! I see my colleague has already awarded you your badge xxx

[DC25K Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you roseabi!

[Small_Fry Graduate]

So today I finally achieved Week 9 Run 3 and would love my badge please. Its been a long and winding road through PF/tendonitis. What have I learnt? To listen to my body and not to overdo it. From my wife and now running partner I’ve learnt to run more slowly and from me she has been encouraged to get out and join me. So all in all a win win and very pleased to say its now become part of our regular exercise regimen.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Small_Fry]

Congratulations! What a brilliant achievement that I bet means all the more because of your challenges along the way. Celebrate in a big way!

🏃‍♀️🎉🎂👩‍🎓🏅💪❤️

You’ve accidentally found a super old thread… drop Oldfloss a line here and she’ll be delighted to sort your badge out.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Come and say hi on the latest graduate chat thread too if you like…you’ll have the honour of being the first!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[roseabi in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Ha, cross-posted!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Great minds and all that! 😂

[Small_Fry Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Many thanks hopefully sorted now... doh!

[roseabi in reply to Small_Fry]

Hi, and huge congratulations! That's a great story well done both of you 😍

I'm afraid you have found an old post, and I cannot give you a badge because I am no longer an admin here. However, if you go to the post I have linked below and request your badge there, Oldfloss will see you right!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Small_Fry Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Many thanks! Ah yes so I see, just trying to negotiate the site....thanks for your help I've reposted to Oldfloss now......