JULY 2023 BADGES ARE WAITING FOR YOU!!

[Mummycav]

hello and welcome to the July badges post…here I am, waiting for you on the finish line with your badge in my hand ready to pin on for you…

We are EXTREMELY proud of you…you have worked so hard for this and you deserve the biggest cheer of the month..and believe me, I CAN cheer!!!

★ Many congratulations for completing the 9 week Couch to 5K training programme! You can now run for 30 minutes continuously - you are awesome!

★ Please 'REPLY' to this post below to request your Graduate badge then please take a look at our new graduates club post here..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

We on the Admin Team feel enormously proud of you, and privileged to award you you’re richly deserved badge. We will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great it feels when your badge arrives - but please bear with us! We will give you your badge as soon as possible.

★ If you would like a Graduation Certificate we have one for you to download here

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

★ We hope you will continue posting here in the Couch to 5K community, sharing your experience with the new runners working through the programme, and updating us with your progress as you consolidate your 30 minute runs

★ Be sure to check out our 'WHAT NEXT?' post, for loads of other great ideas about how to build upon your amazing achievement

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

★ And now that you are a runner, why not try our twelve week consolidation and strength training plan to help reduce the possibility of injury - and maximise your running ability!!

healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ Please note that this is a virtual badge which can be seen next to your name on your posts and comments on the Couch to 5K community, but NOT on your profile page.

We, as an admin team, work really hard to keep this wonderful forum ticking over…we rely on the friendliness of everyone & we are full of positivity and encouragement…and we value each and every member of the forum…we are rooting for you, always…

Keep running, keep smiling

MC

[Cuppateatime Graduate]

Hi. Can I have my badge please? Can’t believe I have done this! 👩🏻‍🎓

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Cuppateatime]

yay!!! Well, you HAVE!!! You have made it and I am very proud of you!!!! And now, I am going to put a graduate badge next to your name so that you have proof that you did it!!! Congratulations 🥳 🏃‍♀️

[Wine in reply to Cuppateatime]

Brilliant

[Petem56 Graduate]

After W9 R2 on Tuesday, I had a training session at athletics club in the evening, one full on day, followed by a dificult day Wednesday, on my feet nonstop for way too long, had to remove leg in the afternoon and rest Stu because of pain, I was still limping at bedtime, so things did not bode well for run 3 today. Now Stu can be a funny old sod, Woke up and pain gone but Socket fit left a lot to be desired, So after a slow start to the day I got SWMBO to drive me to the next town and drop me near to the canal. After the 5 mins walking Stu seemed to fit better, so off I trot, and only smash it. Pb for 2 mile😁 can I have my Gong please.

Completion Screen

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Congratulations and a MASSIVELY HUGE well done you!!!

I think Mummycav will forgive me for jumping in here, to give you this well deserved badge

What next I wonder??? xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Petem56]

congratulations Petem56 …thank you to Oldfloss for stepping in and awarding you your badge…my week has been bonkers…very well done 🥳

[Petem56 Graduate]

To celebrate completion on the walk home I ran up these steps, first time since amputation. Now that is winning at life.

Long flight of steps.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Petem56]

wow…what an inspiration you are?!

[Wine in reply to Petem56]

Fantastic

[WavyPlants Graduate]

I'm happy to say I completed W9 R3 earlier this morning and would love a badge 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to WavyPlants]

yay! Well done you! Your badge is shining in the sun! Great work!

[Wine in reply to WavyPlants]

Brilliant

[Leolol07 Graduate]

Hey, can I have my badge please? I have just graduated! 🙌🏻

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Leolol07]

yay! You certainly can! Congratulations…you can show your badge off with pride 😇

[Leolol07 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you! X

[Wine in reply to Leolol07]

Brilliant

[CCFROMETOWN Graduate]

Hi! Finished the program today! Happy to join the many dedicated souls who have been here before me!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to CCFROMETOWN]

yay!!! Well done you!! All your hard work (I hope you found some cooler times to run??!!) has paid off and here you are on the podium…your badge is securely in place 🥇

[Wine in reply to CCFROMETOWN]

Fantastic

[CCFROMETOWN Graduate]

Thank you!!

[Runningphobe Graduate]

Can I have my badge please. I finished week 9 again yesterday.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Runningphobe]

of course!! Well done….again!! Super work !

[Wine in reply to Runningphobe]

Brilliant

[ViWe Graduate]

Regraduated today…. First was 2nd half of 21, built it up then to 10k runs in 60 minutes, but stopped for several months in 22 due to other sport priorities. Picked it up after summer 22, but must have done to much too quic as I got ankle and achilles injuries on both sides…

So, down to zero, then just walking and 8 weeks ago started again with Laura and here we are! Amazing program, thank you so much!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to ViWe]

woo hoo!! We are so glad you started again…and you are so full of determination!! Have a look at the new graduates post, you can share your stories and find useful tips there…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Congratulations 🥳 great work

[Wine in reply to ViWe]

Fantastic

[Karin_runs Graduate]

I would love a batch too! Completed my final run today! What a fantastic programme. I feel great and can't wait to start training towards 10k.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Karin_runs]

fantastic!!! Consolidation first…here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Brilliant work well done

[Karin_runs Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks! Also for the link, I had just started reading that.I'm just so excited to keep going! I guess it is partly because of the big improvements you see when you start out at something new

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Karin_runs]

absolutely…you have a new way of life now x

[Wine in reply to Karin_runs]

Fantastic

[Naturesweapon Graduate]

Hello Mummycav I graduated today 🏆💐 and would love to have the badge 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Naturesweapon]

congratulations Naturesweapon …your badge is now in place ..glinting in the sun ☀️

[Wine in reply to Naturesweapon]

Brilliant

[WhaleSongC Graduate]

I did it I did it!!!

Only a year and a bit after I got covid the day I was due to run Week 9 run 3. I had to re-start twice thanks to illness. Third time really is the charm!

Sadly, today's run was super challenging, after an 'easy' run 2 last week.

Now it is time to work on consolidation runs for the foreseeable future. My goal is not to run any faster or longer... Just to keep cardio as part of my routine 3 times a week, until it becomes as easy as a gentle yoga class. haha, I wish!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to WhaleSongC]

whoop whoop!!! Well done to you 👏…you have achieved something wonderful and you now have a badge to prove it!!!

You can now check in with  MissUnderstanding here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You’ll be able to swap stories and have a chit chat about your new life!!! Congratulations 🥳

[Wine in reply to WhaleSongC]

Brilliant that's what I want to do too

[SillyGilly9 Graduate]

Hi completed couch to 5k in 2022

Novice runner now aged 69

Completed 10 park runs at pb of 37 and have tried to run 3 times a week since graduation

My nrc activity shows a 8 km run at over 60 mins last year and I have just completed the nrc one hour run but very slow as covered about 6 km this time which was a bit disappointing

Inclined to continue with a variation of runs but wonder whether if it’s beneficial to set a goal to increase distance /speed

The thought of my running continuously for an hour at the start of my journey was unthinkable so suppose I should be chuffed

Btw .. Am I now eligible for a badge for my 60 min crawl

The mutual support on the website is really fabulous

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to SillyGilly9]

hi there  SillyGilly9 …congratulations on all your achievements…you are doing amazingly well! 60 mins is yonks! And slow is always the best way….if you follow the link I am sure that  MissUnderstanding will gladly pin your 60 min badge on for you x

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[Wine in reply to SillyGilly9]

Brilliant

[ClairePC Graduate]

i did it! I got to week 9 run 3 and I’m at 30 minutes!

[Wine in reply to ClairePC]

Brilliant

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to ClairePC]

woo hoo…congratulations…what an excellent weekend you had?!! Very well done 👏

[Pensionella Graduate]

Just checking in for a badge as I posted on the June badges by mistake.

[Wine in reply to Pensionella]

Brilliant

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Pensionella]

ooops!! Think Oldfloss got to you first!!?! Congratulations 🥳

[Cornw Graduate]

Can I have my badge please, can’t believe I’ve done it, yay !

[Wine in reply to Cornw]

Brilliant

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Cornw]

you have a badge now to prove THAT YOU DID IT!!! Well done you!!!

[Wine]

But I have done them and it was just brilliant....

Hello can I have my graduate badge please.... I have done all the runs... Very slowly

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Wine]

fabulous!!! Congratulations to you…excellent work 👏

[Wine in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you.... This is epic.... Hope you have had a truly gorgeous day

[Violetcream Graduate]

Hi Pleased to say I've now completed W9R3 so I'm a new graduate 🙂 Look forward to receiving my badge.

[Wine in reply to Violetcream]

Fantastic

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Violetcream]

fabulous…very well done, your shiny badge is pinned in place 🥇

[Teucer Graduate]

Just ran W9R3 this morning. Feeling good right now. Congrats to all the other graduates. Would like my badge please!

[Wine in reply to Teucer]

Fantastic

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Teucer]

and so you should feel good..you’ve e worked hard and now you have a shiny badge to prove it 👏

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate]

Hi Mummycav can I please get my shiny graduation badge please ? 🙏

[Wine in reply to Jamesrunsforlife]

Congratulations

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Jamesrunsforlife]

a shiny badge is now yours…well done Jamesrunsforlife 👏

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you 😊

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate]

hi is this the right place to ask for my badge please? Completed C25k today can’t believe it 🎉

[Wine in reply to Jamesrunsforlife]

Congratulations

[Bhavin1120 Graduate]

Hi, could I request my badge plz. Many thanks.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Bhavin1120]

Hi Bhavin1120 ..massive congratulations 🥳 very well done!!! Your badge is in place

[Bhavin1120 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

thank you

[Bhavin1120 Graduate in reply to Bhavin1120]

Have you posted my badge to my home address?

[schrody444 Graduate]

Good morning! Please may I have my badge? W9r3 completed this morning and feeling very happy 😁

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to schrody444]

fantastic schrody444 ..excellent work…we’re very proud of you…wear your badge with pride 👏👏👏

[BR808 Graduate]

I did it, I really did itttttt! Finished my final run yesterday and posted a long zzzz blurb! I would love my badge😊 a little bit chuffed with myself!!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to BR808]

Woo hooooooo!!! You really did it!! Yes you!! Well done you…that’s excellent work right there!! 👏 👏👏👏

[BR808 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you! 😊

[BR808 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

How do you get the badge? I’m prob being super slow this morning!!!🤦🏻‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to BR808]

Should be next to your name now?

[BR808 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Yes thank you xx 😊

[Sbbm23 Graduate]

Hello, could I have my badge please? I've completed at last, even though it seemed impossible when I first started. I'm feeling very proud with the sense of achievement!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Sbbm23]

Woo hooooo!!! Very well done…yes, it feels like those 30 minute runs are out of reach but with hard work and perseverance before you know it you’re having your badge pinned on and we’re all cheering…congratulations 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 👏

[Aduke144 Graduate]

Hello I graduated in July. May I have a badge please?

I had COVID shortly after but am now back to 30 mins. Would love advice on how to consolidate properly, and how to keep running in winter!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to Aduke144]

Morning! I’m glad I spotted you here on the old thread. Congratulations on your graduation and I’ve awarded you your badge.

If you take a look at the latest graduates’ club thread, there’s some information about consolidation there and it’s a great place to ask questions and share how you’re doing.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Come and say hi! Hope you’re celebrating being back at 30 minutes-that’s a great achievement 🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓💪❤️

[Aduke144 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Many thanks, and thanks for the encouragement too! It has been a very rewarding journey so far. 😊