The programme works, yes it does 😁🤩👍.

[Frenc]

I’ve been a super-lurker recently, just plodding along in the background, doing C25K for the second time due to injury and other dastardly niggles. Anyway, today I finished it and managed 4.5k, 0.12k further than first time round just over 2 years ago. I must be improving 🤣. I can’t wait to consolidate and then get back to my old running haunts, they’re still there I’m sure!

I cannot lie, repeating was mentally tough especially at the beginning so I want to say a huge thank you to Birdlady64 RunBrianRun Instructor57 and Cmoi for cheering me on on Strava, it really helped, you are all stars, as is Oldfloss for her kind words on a recent post ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Fast forward to today, and I’m starting to feel like the old me again, pain free, and full of running hope. And here’s a photo of my brand-new Pinkies, which I thought I would treat myself to, just because I could.

THE PROGRAMME WORKS!!!

I hope everyone has a smashing day.

[MissUnderstanding]

Such a lovely post to read. You’ve done so well. Gorgeous trainers too! 😍😍😍

Massive congratulations and I hope this new graduation feels just as sweet as the first, if not sweeter with all you’ve had to overcome to get there. Just so pleased for you. Hope there’s some serious celebration going on of how much of an achievement this is ❤️💪❤️👩‍🎓🥳🏅

[Frenc Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MissUnderstanding ! I stubbornly stuck with it 🤣. I had to work late last night and the night before so am amazed I made it out to be honest, pretty tired really, so I am celebrating with Netflix and me time - can’t beat it. 😊😊😊

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Frenc]

That sounds absolutely perfect ❤️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

They are beautiful, I'm not jealous at all (as she looks down at her plain black shoes) 😂😂😂So pleased for you that you are getting back to your old self and.... That's a long way in 30 minutes, well done you

[Frenc Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun 😁. They are VERY pink, I could probably run in the pitch dark in them and they’d light the way.

[Cmoi Graduate]

So chuffed for you Frenc , knew you'd get back!

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi - I feel pretty chuffed too. Next stop, an Ultra! Only joking 🤣. Will just be really happy to start snuffling round my old routes as spring progresses.

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

” super-lurker” 😂 That made me laugh.

I thought you were quiet round these parts. 😅

Anyway, you did so well to get back at it. I tell you what, you’ll be at 5k in 30 minutes this year if that last run is anything to go by.

Good for you Frenc and a wonderful way to acknowledge your achievement with a new pair of shoes! Go you…👍💪👏👏👏

[Frenc Graduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thank you so much RunBrianRun ! I was surprised that I managed that speed, but I was def out of breath towards the end. I need to get my Garmin stats on side again, they’ve been very disappointing recently 🤣. All the best!

[Folkylass Graduate]

Welcome back super-lurker and super shoes too!👏👏🏃‍♀️

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you Folkylass - I got super lurking down to a fine art! 🤣

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Oh yes, you are definitely back! No better reason than " just because" to treat yourself to some new runners. Wishing you many happy miles in them 🤗

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you Birdlady64 I very much hope I’m back, although a bit annoyed as the right foot new trainer seems a tad small, and I went a size up! I might need to buy one of those stretching devices 😊.

[FriendofRondo Graduate]

Well done you! You definitely deserve those shoes!!

[Frenc Graduate in reply to FriendofRondo]

Thank you FriendofRondo it feels very good.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE well done to you.... Happy Re-Graduation!!! Back on track and moving forwards, ( that does not make sense

Those shoes are seriously sassy! You really do deserve them too! I cannot wait to read your next running report... ! x

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Aw thank you so much OF! Yes, they are very sassy and I leave them outside the front door, so every time I go out I get the shock of my life because they are seriously bright, almost fluorescent 🤣. I shall definitely share more runs from now on, although I never know where to post these days! I had to chuckle because first time round Tim had to put me right about consolidation runs, I was still calling them consolidation runs after about 2 months! 😊

[Keayma]

Wow. You have given me hope. This will be my 3rd time starting c25k due to various things. I'm on it again, although feeling much fitter than the first time round. Committed to completing it this time round. So yep your update gives me hope and I realise that not everyone completes it the first time round and to never give up.

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Keayma]

Thank you for your kind words, and I’m so pleased I’ve given you a bit of hope! You can definitely do this! Harness your inner stubborness - that’s what saw me through 😁. Also it’s getting to the time of year when it’s getting lighter at both ends of the day which makes a big difference. Good luck!

[Scruff55 Graduate]

great news. Well done on your graduation 👩‍🎓🎉🏃‍♀️🎶 and my those shoes are absolutely gorgeous. 💕I hope they take you on many a good mile over the coming months of fabulous runs. Well done. 🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🥇

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you so much Scruff55 it took a bit of willpower (actually, make that a lot) but I got there in the end! 😁

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Frenc]

have h

Just done W7 R1 on comeback from injuries. Felt good and so much warmer today. It feels great when you can see the end in sight again doesn’t it 🤣🤣🤣

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Oh well done you! I really enjoyed week 7 this time round, not so much the 1st time for some reason. It’s a lovely day for a run, very bright and chilly where I am - you’re nearly there Scruff55 😊😊😊.

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to Frenc]

🙏🙏🙏

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Congratulations on your re graduation! Loving the shoes! 😍

…and yes, the programme definitely works! 👍🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🌟

[Frenc Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Thank you so much LottieMW - it definitely does work! 😁😁😁

[rose-finch]

It was a joy to read this post Frenc ! I am about to start the programme, around week 3/4. Knowing that in 6 or so weeks I will be running for half an hour fills me with buoyancy!

I adore your pink trainers - what a dreamy colour 😍 The first words that came to mind were raspberry pink!

[Frenc Graduate in reply to rose-finch]

Thank you so much rose-finch ! How exciting you’ve started again, and those 6 weeks will fly by with a bit of luck! 😊

[Cowladyrunning Graduate]

Congratulations! Amazing perseverance. Those shoes look great! Those soles look very bouncy!

[Frenc Graduate in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thank you so much Cowladyrunning - they are lovely and bouncy, I love a bit of bounce.

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Yay!! Well done Frenc ! Inspiring stuff and divine trainers! 🤩 Very happy for you.

[Frenc Graduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

Ah thanks so much Mrs Wickham! Consolidation run for me today, looking forward to trying an old new route that I’ve not done for ages 😊.