I did it!

[Postofficegirl]

Having not run since school, and being told not to do any high impact exercise after an operation on my knee I had an encounter with a yoga teacher who said he had done c25k with arthritis in his knee. I suddenly thought why not me? So I started and said to myself if I get any pain I will just stop. Well I didn't get any pain at all and have gone from strength to strength. I can't believe how much I love it and am still buzzing from realising that I actually do run at the pace of 5k in 30 mins. Onwards and upwards.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and 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...

It would be wise to discover a slower pace too. An easy conversational pace equates to approximately 75% of your maximum heart rate, which is the perfect zone to build the solid aerobic base required to run faster and further, which is why it is the pace at which elite athletes spend up to 80% of their training time.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Frenc Graduate]

Ah that’s just fabulous! This program is fantastic. Well done Postofficegirl, I am so pleased for you and I’m not surprised you’re buzzing 🐝🐝🐝. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[Voldatort Graduate]

Whoop whoop 👏 well done for just getting in with it! Happy consolidating.

[Getfitordietrying Graduate]

Oh, I am so pleased for you. Well done 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️for giving it a go and smashing it. It’s a great feeling isn’t it👏👏👏

[Greenthorn]

Thanks for posting. I too have arthritis in one knee which is described as a "very busy knee" and "degenerate" so your post is very encouraging. Well done on your GRADUATE status. I may well try a little jogging in the new year.

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K!