I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 3! As the world’s least sporty person, I hardly imagined it would be possible. Snails overtook me all the way, but who cares! I began C25K after the very unexpected death of my beloved dog in April: without his walks I needed something else to get me out of the house. The programme has given me a real boost and helped through a very sad time, when I could easily have become a sofa-dwelling heap of self-pity. When I'm out running I still see my lovely dog-walking friends, and now I’m even on grinning terms with a few fellow runners. (We only ever exchanged scowls when I was in the dog-walking camp!) It’s been a great help to have this forum throughout and to read about others on the same journey.
I did it!: I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 3! As... - Couch to 5K
I did it!
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Congratulations on completing the program!😁👍🎉🎉🎉
I have pinned on your well deserved graduate badge !
Do please take a look at this link now for post C25K ideas !
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Happy running !
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Congratulations Chipshop on graduating from C25K, well done, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement, sorry about the unexpected death of your dog in April
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Many Congratulations! I admire you for turning a negative into such a positive.
Liono, how are you doing? 🤔
I'm ok thanks Brixcos! Been to the physio, will do a post later today - lots of exercises and waiting for some orhtotic insoles to arrive!
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Congratulations and every well done... this is just the start!
As for snails...they absolutely get exactly where they want to be !
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See what I mean!
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Yay!!! Virtual cheering for you here. Congratulations! Are you going to celebrate? 🥳 🏃♀️ 🏅
Sorry to hear about your dog. They’re really part of the family. Glad that running has helped you through a tough time. ❤️
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Congratulations! Very well done. I can imagine how you feel, I am a very non sporty person and I just could not believe it when I finished it. Enjoy and celebrate. Happy consolidation runs!
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Congratulations 👏🏻 well done for getting out there and finding that running is now a positive part of your life now 🏃🏽♀️👍🏻
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Well done and congratulations 👏 it’sa great feeling enjoy your celebrations.So sorry for your loss, I’m a dog owner it’sa horrible time when we lose them so extra kudos to you for getting out and taking action.
Happy running 😊
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Congratulations! Now you're a real runner! Look forward to hearing about your next snail moves! 🏃♀️🥇🎉🏆
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What a lovely post MrsBump ! I think C25K is just amazing and has inspired so many people for so many reasons. I really enjoy a grin and a wave from fellow runners too. Well done on graduating! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Well done! It’s a huge thing for non runners isn’t it! Such an achievement! 👏👏👏 🥇 So sorry about your dog too - they are part of the family and give unconditional love so I can understand how devastating this would be 💔
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🎉🎉💐💐👏👏 congratulations from a fellow unsporty graduate, it's amazing what you can do with the help of this programme and some determination. A fantastic achievement, enjoy your running future 😊
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Well done..amazing achievement and I’m so sorry for the loss of your lovely dog.
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A huge congrats to you, and because I graduated this morning, hope I'm not being presumptuous when I say all the tears, self doubt and second guessing means that these moments are that much sweeter. I repeated W6R1 three times as I couldn't seem to get my breathing regulated and was always exhausted, so it took a little longer than 9 weeks but it's always the destination and not the journey... I have sought treatment and advice about the awful menopause symptoms I have, downloaded the NRC app and aim to get out 2-3 times a week and improve my time and distance (all at a snails pace) I hope your heart slowly heals and that your grief and loss become more bearable. Keep reaching for the stars x
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Well done Chipshop for not only starting, which is often the hardest part but making it to the finish line. You deserve that well done badge 👏👏
That’s amazing. Loved reading your post!!Massive congratulations 💕🏃♀️🏃♀️👏👏👏
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Thanks so much, Freesia x