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Hi, I graduated yesterday with the C25K ..... yay !! I will study the 12 week consolidation programme too and also the advice on this forum, which has been so helpful over these past few weeks.
I'm planning and building up to my first parkrun on 21 October and hoping I don't have to walk for any of it, I'd like to think I can complete it within 40mins or less, but that may be a bit ambitious !!
Thank you for everyone's advise, I was wondering where to go after the C25K, but will definitely look at the graduate forum and the 12 week consolidation programme
Fantastic..very well done to you..now begins your new way of life!!! You've absolutely nailed it…and we’re so glad you took advantage of the help and advise on here, it’s priceless!!
Here’s a link to the graduate chat where you can continue your journey
Woo hoooooo!!! Fantastic , very well done you!!! I’m pinning your badge on as we speak!!! Check out the graduates chat group..there’s all sorts to talk about here
😅 wow, graduated this weekend, from having never run and one of those who says "I simply could not run" to running for over 30 minutes and 5k.... and most strangely - loving running. Have to say I'm feeling it in different places to where I normally ache, but being 52 I am used to aches and pains! Thank you C25K app and community!
So... Back in June when I started I didn't know when I would finish. The holidays were in the middle and I already knew I wasn't going to keep it up... but a few repetitions of previous (easier) weeks got me back on track in September and here I am, having finished my last run this rainy morning!I still think I'm going too hard (I was going to say "fast" but that would be a LIE 😅) as I'm in Zone 3 for most of the time (~75% of HRR) but if I go any slower I might as well just walk 😭
I did it this week here in Brazil! I am so proud about it! I am grateful to my daughter for her inspiration and to the NHS for providing the necessary tools for this accomplishment. This journey reminded me that no matter where you are in the world, with determination and support, it is possible to achieve your fitness goals. And now, I am ready to take on new challenges and explore more opportunities for well-being.
Woo hoo!! Fantastic…you should be very proud of yourself and your daughter …& I love that fact that you’re in Brazil…it’s a worldwide thing running isn’t it? Something that brings us all together …congratulations & welcome to your new way of life!! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
Hi, I have completed W9/R3 today and would absolutely love to get my graduation badge please 🙌🏃♀️🙌 I’m really looking forward to continuing my journey 😌
Hi! Still can't quite believe it...but graduated C25k on Friday morning. Found the posts on here kept me going through those 9 weeks. So now looking to keep up this running malarkey 😁 and complete a 5K with my son. Looking on here for more advice on what to do next...onwards and upwards!!
Woo hoo!!! Fantastic, what a way to start the weekend!!?! There’s so much advice and info on here you can’t help but feel the support…congratulations, I’ll put your badge on right now
Fabulous!!! Very well done!! It’s a great place here isn’t it?!! Congratulations…follow this link where you’ll find other new graduates just like you!!
Hello. It was a soggy end to a beautiful relationship between Coach Cram and myself this morning but I made it over the finishing line!
Watching the YouTube video on Niko Niko running in Week 4 was the game changer for me. I realised that all the problems I had in the weeks before then was because I was trying to look like the runners I saw (fit young men bounding along at speed checking their split times) rather than being the runner I could be at that point. Slow. I mean 100m in one minute slow.
My goal is to complete my first park run to welcome the new year in. I look forward to doing it proudly wearing my virtual graduate badge.
A pair of Balega running socks and a Week 9 Run 3 screenshot
Absolutely smashed it haven’t you?!! Well done…I’m also using Coach Cram at the moment & he’s getting me through…I haven’t heard of that YouTube video though so I might have to look at that…anyhow…here’s your badge!!! Now go show the world that you’re a RUNNER!!!!
Better late than never Bubulrap …congratulations..now you can show off your badge 🙂🙂🙂 and if you follow the link you can have a chat with other new graduates…well done you!! 👏
Brilliant!!! 🤩 well done you! I will out u to our badge on now!! If you follow this link you can join other new graduates and talk about your plans healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Currently drinking my celebratory protein shake after having finished the last run of the program. From Brazil, I am sending many, many thanks to NHS and its community.
It took 7 months in total. During the first five months, I only ran twice a week and repeated many runs. I did this because I was also beginning a journey of weight training and the only time I could run was immediately after lifting. I am 38 and the only thing I did not want was to have an injury.
During the process and after posting here, I realized I was running too fast, at about 7.5 m/km (8.1 km/h). I could do 16 min, but I ended up completely exhausted. Then I found my pace at 9.23 m/km (6.5 km/h), which is slower than I walk, but I don't care anymore.
I still end up a little but too exhausted, I might consolidate in the next few weeks with some walk intervals. I will also take a look at the links and forums for graduates.
Fantastic…I love the fact that we are all over the world sharing our journeys..you have done amazing…doesn’t matter how long it takes..you’re through & you’ve nailed it, running as and when you can.
Hi Fishflipper ..congratulations…I’ll put your badge in for you now…you’ll see the word graduate next to your name and you can show it off to the world!!
As Mummycav says, you’ve found an old post but I’ll just sort it right here! Graduate’s badge officially in place….I really hope you’re celebrating that awesome achievement!
You might like to check out the latest Graduate’s chat thread for some post-C25k encouragement. That’s here…
Hi there,I have graduated from Couch to 5k and very keen to get the graduation badge. I understand it lets you unlock the celebration video and then obtain access to the extra runs on the couch to 5k app?
Congratulations on finishing! That’s a brilliant achievement and I hope you’re celebrating. The graduate badges we offer here are only for this forum-you’ll get the word “graduate” next to your name every time you post on this board. I’ve just awarded yours now so you should see it. There’s no connection with the app at all.
When you finish run 3 week 9 in the app, you should get the video and the new runs. Is that not what happened? It does seem to be a bit glitchy. Do you have the latest version of the app? My first suggestion would be to play through week 9 run 3 again and see whether that works!
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