Final run done - 23/2/22 woohooo!

[Me_time]

Normally I run at the end of the day, but decided to do my final run first thing in the morning before work. It was super warm at 18deg, did my warm up walk and decided to push myself a little bit for the last run. Was so happy to see I could again run for 30 mins and covered 5.14km.

I cant stop smiling thinking just 8.5 weeks back I could not run for 30 seconds without huffing and puffing and I my last 3runs were 30mins! For someone who does not particularly like running, I am surprised I dont dislike it either anymore.

Thank you to all the forum members who commented to encourage & give advise right from w1r1 on 26 12/21 & helped me to complete the 9weeks.

Next goal is to run 5k regularly and gradually increase the distance. Would much appreciate any advise on that

[Phdgranny Graduate]

Super well done!!!

[Me_time Graduate in reply to Phdgranny]

Thank you Phdgranny !

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Me_time Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you IT! Fellow runner? Runner? Sounds good but not real 😀

[Me_time Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

IannodaTruffe thank you for the links. They give a bit of direction for 'what's next'. I will definitely go for consolidation & flex/strength next.I am so excited to build on what I have achieved with c25k.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Yay!Congratulations on your graduation and your 5k.

Don't forget to claim your badge !

Then have a look through the post linked to by IannodaTruffe for ideas as to what to do next .

Happy running

[Me_time Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you I57. Yay!I am not sure if I deserve the badge, still seems unreal that I can run for 30mins. Need to keep building on it or atleast maintain it and any advise will be great!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Me_time]

Of course you deserve the badge.

You have completed the program!

I would certainly suggest a period of consolidation now by running the 30 minutes untill they become comfortable (perhaps not at the same pace though 🤔)

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Of course you deserve the badge, congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done, follow the link of IannodaTruffe toget your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username then celebrate 🎉 🎓 🏃🏾 👍 with a glass of 🍷

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Congratulations!

Now it's time for ... CONSOLIDATION 😎

[nowster Graduate]

Your profile says you're from Middle Earth. At that pace you're not a hobbit. 🤣

Congratulations!

[Me_time Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you 🤣

[Me_time Graduate in reply to nowster]

nowster , I am so short I can easily pass as a hobbit though specially compared to all the tall people it really is inhabited by. Hairy feet is debatable 🤣

[couchvssofa Graduate]

Congratulations to you

[Me_time Graduate in reply to couchvssofa]

Thank u!

[Frenc Graduate]

Yay Me_time ! Well done on an amazing achievement 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆.

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

Well done.

[stevee303]

Well done 👏 👏 👏