Graduated at last!

[Upsidaisy]

After numerous setbacks, including hip and knee pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Covid and shingles I’ve finally completed the programme after 2 years and it feels amazing!

I would like to thank all of the wonderful people on this forum whose support and good advice has spurred me on - it has really made a difference. Thanks also to Sarah Millican, who has encouraged me every step of the way.

The challenge now will be to build on the progress I have made and to make sure I run on a regular basis and become a real runner!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Fantastic!Very well done and quite a list of obstacles on the way but you got there 😬👍

I have pinned on your graduate badge !

Have a look at this for running after C25k.

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Happy running!

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Many thanks, still can’t quite believe it! 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations, after all those earlier setbacks on graduating from C25K, well done, you deserve to be very proud of yourself, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍 🎓

[Upsidaisy Graduate]

Many thanks AlMorr, much appreciated! 😊

[Canseethetickertape]

Wow congratulations, so many setbacks but you kept going, I have just completed my very first day, I hope I have your determination to get to the end 🙌🙌🙌

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Canseethetickertape]

Thank you so much!If you really want to do this, you will. There will be good runs and not so good ones, but the lovely people on this forum taught me that even the not so good ones build up your resilience and staying power. Good luck on your running journey and if you need any support and encouragement, this is the place you will find it.

[Canseethetickertape in reply to Upsidaisy]

🥰

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE well done you... time to celebrate, Graduate! x

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss, and many thanks for the advice you have given me in the past, which undoubtedly helped and encouraged me to keep going and complete this amazing programme.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Upsidaisy]

Just the beginning...Time to celebrate!!!

[Liono Graduate]

Wow! Congratulations! Your determination is admirable, and incredibly inspiring.

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Liono]

Thank you Liono, I’m just happy to have completed the programme at long last! 😊

[Liono Graduate in reply to Upsidaisy]

I bet! I thought it took me long enough! I've been on the IC since 2 weeks post graduation and feeling very frustrated and a bit sorry for myself, but your persistence has inspired and encouraged me, thank you 😊

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Liono]

I’m sorry to hear that Liono, that’s really tough. I’m glad if I’ve been able to help in some small way. Take care, give yourself plenty of time to recover and be reassured that you will get there again. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery 🥰

[Liono Graduate in reply to Upsidaisy]

Thank you Upsidaisy, enjoy your consolidation 🙂

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Liono]

Thank you 😊

[Bello543]

Smashed it... Lost count how many years I've been running.... Maybe 4? It all started with this and i average over 200k a year

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Bello543]

That’s incredible! You’re a superstar 🌟

[Bob217]

Well done, fantastic determination 👍

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Bob217]

Thank you, it was worth it!

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K!

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to 00marks]

Thank you, it’s hard to believe I finally got there!

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉🏃‍♀️ It’s a difficult journey at times and you’ve done amazing x

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

Thank you, now I just need to keep going!

[Saratamsin Graduate]

Well done, so inspiring!

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Saratamsin]

Many thanks, if you really want something, you find a way 😊

[Running_at50 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program, feels great doesn't it! Happy running xx

[Upsidaisy Graduate in reply to Running_at50]

Yes, it certainly does, thank you! 😊