Woo hoo I've finally smashed it!

[Sax64]

Set off at 7am, still 18C, can you believe it? I told myself this was just another run and if it was too warm to go the distance, well the graduation run would still be there for another day. A few minutes in and I've hit my happy pace. My music was calming overlaid by beautiful birdsong. Then the 15 minute ding went, what already? I now know I can do this, so with renewed vigour I continued. In fact I even found the energy to up the pace for the final 5 minutes and did a PB for distance 3.8k. I'm so chuffed, I've got this biggest grin on my face. As with many others, I've never been a runner. Hated it at school and had never got the hang of it since. Until the amazing C25K, what a fabulous, supportive bunch of people you all are. Thanks for all the really good advice and encouragement that has really kept me on track, despite a couple of injuries. It has taken me 16 weeks to get here through cold, rain, snow and now hot sunshine. Next goal is to get to 5k and beyond that I'm not sure yet, other than running is definitely here to stay. Thanks everyone 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🐌 🐌

[Gthants]

Magnificent! Well done you!

[Sax64 Graduate in reply to Gthants]

Thanks so much, can hardly believe it 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

[Petem56 Graduate]

Congratulations on completion you runner you 💪😀👍.

[Wine]

Brilliant congratulations 🥳🥳🥳

[flute_of_fancy Graduate]

congratulations! Fab achievement. Looking forward to getting there myself in 3 wks time 🤞x

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

Massive congratulations! That’s amazing, well done! 👏👏

[Sax64 Graduate]

Thank you everyone, it feels like a massive achievement 🎉

[Jools2020 Graduate]

An amazing achievement, well done! Enjoy your consolidation runs. 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️👍🏆

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

The joy in your words is lovely to read.🙂

[Sax64 Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

👍😁

[CBDB Graduate]

Woohoo!!! Awesome! I see your shiny new graduate badge! Well done!!!

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done you👏👏.beautiful happy picture🤗🤗

[VS1975 Graduate]

congrats 🎓🥳 x

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Absolutely fabulous news! Massive congratulations to you. You should be so proud of yourself. We’ve loved following your journey so far. It’s just the start! 🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓🎉❤️

[Sax64 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks so much. You and your fellow admin team have been awesome. I couldn't have done it without all your invaluable help😎🏅

[Runningdear Graduate]

great posting, inspiring for those of us struggling with managing chronic illness about allowing yourself a longer time 👏😀

[LucirLocket]

Massive congratulations

[Teaching]

Congratulations 👏

[Huffnpuf Graduate]

Congratulations 🎊 👏