VeganSpringGreensGraduate1 year ago

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 VeganSpringGreens1 year ago

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

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fedupoffeelingtiredGraduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to fedupoffeelingtired1 year ago

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

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PenguinrunGraduate1 year ago

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 Penguinrun1 year ago

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...

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ParamedicAdamGraduate1 year ago

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?

nowsterGraduate in reply to ParamedicAdam1 year ago

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.

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roseabi in reply to ParamedicAdam1 year ago

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...

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Green-BeachGraduate1 year ago

Please can I have my graduation badge, thanks

roseabi in reply to Green-Beach1 year ago

There it is - congratulations!!!

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SilkySeanGraduate1 year ago

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 SilkySean1 year ago

Congratulations both!! xxx

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RunDoneGraduate1 year ago

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 RunDone1 year ago

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

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SilkySeanGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Cheers mi dears!

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Kerry_78Graduate1 year ago

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_781 year ago

You sure can!! Congratulations, runner 🍰🥇💕

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Suze7Graduate1 year ago

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 Suze71 year ago

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

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JoolsmuleGraduate1 year ago

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 Joolsmule1 year ago

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

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SweigumGraduate1 year ago

C25K complete!

roseabi in reply to Sweigum1 year ago

Congratulations!!! There's your badge xxx

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DebsypGraduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to Debsyp1 year ago

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

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DebsypGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you. Greatly received x

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NESTRGraduate1 year ago

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 NESTR1 year ago

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

And there's your badge!

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Sdoog40Graduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to Sdoog401 year ago

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

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yasriGraduate1 year ago

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 yasri1 year ago

Congratulations! There's your badge xxx

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notdesignedtorunGraduate1 year ago

Completed w9run3 yesterday 😁 supper proud of myself!

roseabi in reply to notdesignedtorun1 year ago

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

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Lashes1Graduate1 year ago

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 Lashes11 year ago

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

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Lashes1Graduate1 year ago

Wonderful thanks so much 👍🏼

TAstar1 year ago

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 TAstar1 year ago

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

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StellarstarGraduate1 year ago

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

nowsterGraduate1 year ago

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...

pdbabuGraduate1 year ago

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 pdbabu1 year ago

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

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pdbabuGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you

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JasonjarrowGraduate1 year ago

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 Jasonjarrow1 year ago

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

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JasonjarrowGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you

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SweatyTulipGraduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to SweatyTulip1 year ago

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

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Pingu80Graduate1 year ago

Completed couch to 5k this morning!

roseabi in reply to Pingu801 year ago

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

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Pingu80Graduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Where is the badge exactly?

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roseabi in reply to Pingu801 year ago

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

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RunWillieGraduate1 year ago

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 RunWillie1 year ago

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

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RunWillieGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you! roseabi

You’re the running super hero😍

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NeveseaGraduate1 year ago

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 Nevesea1 year ago

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

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NeveseaGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you 🙂

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Janec1956Graduate1 year ago

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 Janec19561 year ago

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

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Janec1956Graduate1 year ago

Thank you so much 😚

Rabbit561Graduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to Rabbit5611 year ago

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

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Headspace1st1 year ago

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 Headspace1st1 year ago

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

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Headspace1st in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you so much, proud to have it! 😁

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Jumanji79Graduate1 year ago

Yay! Completed just before storm arwen hit us

roseabi in reply to Jumanji791 year ago

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

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Brian_GoodallGraduate1 year ago

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_Goodall1 year ago

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

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PurplefionaGraduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to Purplefiona1 year ago

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

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VoidsurferGraduate1 year ago

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 Voidsurfer1 year ago

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

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LongsocksGraduate1 year ago

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 Longsocks1 year ago

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

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DC25KGraduate1 year ago

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

roseabi in reply to DC25K1 year ago

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

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DC25KGraduate in reply to roseabi1 year ago

Thank you roseabi!

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