🏅 September Graduation Badges🏅

[MissUnderstanding]

Massive congratulations to you, fellow runner! You’ve done it! You’ve completed the Couch to 5k programme and earned your virtual “graduate” badge. Those seven little letters will look fantastic next to your name. It’s time to celebrate. 🎉🏅👩‍🎓🏃‍♀️

We are super proud of you…you have worked so hard for this. Tell us how you did it below and we’ll give you the cheers you deserve and award you your virtual badge as soon as possible.

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

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Please note that your badge will be seen next to your name on your posts and comments within Couch to 5K community only, but not on your profile page or other boards.

★ We really hope you will continue posting here in the Couch to 5K community, sharing your experience, encouraging new runners and updating us with your progress as you carry on running beyond the programme. The support doesn’t stop when you finish the programme!

★ If you would like a Graduation Certificate, there’s one for you to download here;

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★ Why not try this twelve week consolidation and strength training plan to help reduce the possibility of injury - and super charge your running!

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So get those celebrations started and get mega excited about stepping only a new start line! 🏃‍♀️👩‍🎓🏅

MissU and all the admin team xxx

[Jammas64 Graduate]

Just finished W9 run 3 🥳

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Jammas64]

Wow! That was speedy! Congratulations on being the first of the month as well as graduating too. You’re a superstar!

How are you celebrating? 🎉🎉🎉🎉

There’ll be a Graduates’ Club post going up later…hopefully see you there!

[stewieUK Graduate]

Finished last Wednesday 2nd time around - do I get a bar to go with the graduate badge 🤣🤣🤣

[MissUnderstanding in reply to stewieUK]

Woo hoo! Congratulations! Your well earned badge is extra firmly in place. It’s a shame we can’t make it extra bold or something!

Look out for a Graduates’ Club post coming later today!

[LuvlyGal Graduate]

My Parker and I have finished week 9 run 3 yesterday! Been an awesome summer. We are pumped.

Parker on a run at the beach.

[MissUnderstanding in reply to LuvlyGal]

It’s a shame I can’t also award your lovely run buddy a badge too! Massive congratulations to you. Celebrations are most definitely in order!

[LuvlyGal Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

😆 trust me he has lots of goodies and toys to celebrate.

[Chrjn5 Graduate]

Completed couch to 5k last Wednesday, with my wife(her second time),Going to continue 30 min runs Mon,wed,Thurs untill the darker nights draw in 😲

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Chrjn5]

Congratulations to you! Hope there have been some big celebrations. You’ve done brilliantly

Why not pop in to the Graduates’ Club and tell us what you’ve got planned as you continue….

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Just something to think about is that it’s usually a good idea to keep rest days between runs as a newer runner to reduce your risk of injury.

Well done again!

[5KCouch Graduate]

Made it this morning

😀👍

[MissUnderstanding in reply to 5KCouch]

Massive congratulations to you!! You’ve done so well and from your posts, I can see how much you’ve enjoyed yourself. Really well done!

Come and say hi over on the latest Graduates’ Club thread. You’ve got so many wonderful runs ahead of you ❤️

[keepgoingon Graduate]

I've done it! can't believe that i've run 5k in 40 min 😅

[MissUnderstanding in reply to keepgoingon]

Congratulations!!! A super milestone. I bet you’re celebrating! You deserve it. 🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓❤️

Your badge is now in place. Make sure you come and say hi on the Graduates’ Club thread too!

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[Herbpie Graduate]

Graduates badge please, whoop whoop.

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Herbpie]

Congratulations! Glad you’ve found us and happy to pin on your virtual badge! 🏅🏃‍♀️👩‍🎓🎉💪

Hope there’s been some celebration already…

You might like to chat about your next steps on the current Graduates’ Club thread here….

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[Penwithpink Graduate]

Hello I would like a badge please and I will “ wear” it with much pride! Thank you so much this means a great deal to me

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Penwithpink]

Absolutely brilliant news-huge congratulations to you! I hope you’re celebrating. 🏃‍♀️💪🏅🎉👩‍🎓

We’ve got a chat thread up for new graduates to share their plans and how things are going. Come and say hi!

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[Penwithpink Graduate]

thanks Miss U x it’s weigh in tonite but I will be having an ice cream tomorrow and my lovely slimming world consultant has said she will award me with my Platinum body magic certificate tonight ( you get this when exercise has become a regular everyday part of your life) so that’s the icing on the cake ( which I may have at the weekend ha ha xx)

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Penwithpink]

That’s so brilliant! You’ve most certainly earned that certificate-you’ve clearly got the running bug! That will take you to some really exciting places!

I’ve found although I haven’t lost weight running, it does motivate me to eat better to support the runs. The combination of exercise and eating well is such a powerful one for feeling healthy and positive!

[Hannahreilly60 Graduate]

I set out to do couch to 5k with no experience. 9 weeks later and I’m officially completed!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Hannahreilly60]

Absolutely fantastic news! Pop in to the Graduates’ Club to share your plans for what’s next..,you’ve got so many exciting times ahead of you. This is just the start💪🏃‍♀️👩‍🎓❤️🏅

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Massive congratulations and make sure you celebrate how awesome you are!

[CredenceRainyDay Graduate]

Graduated 2 weeks ago only now getting round to requesting my badge. Lying about because I've got a nasty cough keeping me awake the past two nights so sadly can't face a Sunday run. I'm not sure if I'm making this up, out of minor delirium, but did someone on this forum advise regarding lurgies - if its above the neck you can run/ if it's below the neck you shouldn't 🤔 🤒😷🤧

[MissUnderstanding in reply to CredenceRainyDay]

Congratulations to you! I’ve given you your badge now-I hope you’re feeling well enough to celebrate. Coughs are so draining. If you’re feeling under the weather, above or below the neck, you’re always best prioritising recovery. There’s a helpful article linked in an old post of mine here with questions to ask yourself when you’re thinking you might be ready to run again…

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There’s no rush. Get well soon!

You might like to pop into the graduates’ club for some sympathy…

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[Happyhays Graduate]

Please can I request the graduate badge as I have now completed couch to 5k, thanks x

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Happyhays]

Badge now in place! You’ve done brilliantly with the programme and it’s wonderful that you even managed to get a medal in real life! 🏅🏃‍♀️❤️

Can’t wait to hear what comes next for you!

[Allotmentrunner Graduate Graduate]

W9R3 done this morning. I’ve made it 👍 with help from you all. How do I get my graduate badge?

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Allotmentrunner]

Your shiny new graduate’s badge is now in place! Massive congratulations to you-I’ve really enjoyed following your journey and I can’t wait to see what come next! First? Celebrating!!!! 👩‍🎓🏅❤️💪🏃‍♀️🎉

[Hidden]

Hi, I completed week 9 run 3 on Sunday and went out for my first consolidation run today, bit nervous about leaving Laura behind but she has trained me well. I am getting so used to it now that at one point I actually forget I was running!😄

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations! Ive awarded you your badge just now. Running without feeling your running sounds absolutely perfect. Just enjoy!! Can’t wait to hear where your journey goes next!

👩‍🎓🏅🎉🏃‍♀️❤️

[BessieG Graduate]

Hi! I finished Week 9 number 3 yesterday morning, and ran an extra 16 seconds to get to 3km, yay! Thanks to Laura in my ears, and all you lot on here for all your tips and support!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to BessieG]

Woo hoo!! Massive congratulations to you. Celebrations needed and well deserved. 🏃‍♀️👩‍🎓🏅🎉

We’ve got a chat post for new graduates here…

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You might like to say hi and share how your run journey is continuing. This graduation is a super exciting new start line and who knows where your runner’s legs will take you next ❤️❤️❤️

[Hamshanks68 Graduate]

Whoop, whoop, finished this morning!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Hamshanks68]

Fantastic news! So pleased for you! Celebrations? You deserve them! 🏅👩‍🎓🏃‍♀️🎉❤️

Your badge is in place. Maybe drop in and say hi on the Graduates’ chat thread…they’ll be a shiny new one starting in October too so watch out for that!

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[Purplelady60 Graduate]

Hi, just finished the C25K with my run this evening. Really enjoying myrunning 😀

[MissUnderstanding in reply to Purplelady60]

Congratulations! You’ve snuck in as the final September badge-I’m very happy to award it to you. 👩‍🎓🏃‍♀️🏅🎉🥳

Keep an eye out for October’s graduates’ chat thread coming from Oldfloss . Top priority is celebrating your brilliant achievement!

[DJRichieRich Graduate]

Hello everybody! Having kindly been directed by MissUnderstanding where to post my accomplishment I can now officially state that I have completed by C25K on the 21st September and since have completed 2 park runs. I must say those park runs, well especially the one I partake in here at Claytont le-moors, Lancashire can be tough going. I origiannly completed my C25K back in Summer 2020 (Lockdown!) and completed 2 10Ks but after which I started skipping runs till I was missing weeks. I kept trying to get back into runinng but only attempted around 3Ks sometimes more then dropping off again. I needed something to aim for - and C25K came to my rescue again. The first time I completed I wasn't aware of this fantastic group where you can post and read other peoples feedback and questions - its a great forum and so many people helping you out with advice and encouragement. I am continuing to focus on completing the park runs as much as I can each week and way back when I was a little bit lighter and fitter my best time was 31 minutes, this weekend I managed to at least beat my best time this year (all 3 runs!) and completed in 33 minutes. These park runs and the people involved are brilliant and long may they continue. Lastly, congratulations to everyone who have completed C25K and good luck to everyone teaching their goals! - here's hoping I can get to 10K for Christmas and run the Blackburn 10K. All the very best everyone!

[MissUnderstanding in reply to DJRichieRich]

Absolutely fantastic news! Massive congratulations 🥳 🎉💪👩‍🎓🏅