JULY...2024 GRADUATION BADGES...RIGHT HERE... Because... Every FINISH LINE...

[Oldfloss]

...is a NEW STARTING LINE!

WHITE RABBITS and Good Morning RUNNERS!

Here we are in JULY and here you are...on the Graduation Podium.

Heading into Summer and having, at least some days of sunshine and blue skies¬

Well.. whatever the weather has been, you are right here, right now and you have completed the C25K programme.

We are all here cheering for your incredible achievement.

How did it feel? How do YOU feel?!!!

Your badge is here, polished and shiny!

All that hard work you have put in over the last few weeks has brought you here and you should be very, very proud of yourself.

We are extremely proud of you and your achievement, so, leave a comment below and I will award you, your badge

⭐️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 right here.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

⭐️ Why not try this twelve week consolidation and strength training plan to help reduce the possibility of injury - and which you can super charge your running.

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Once again, well done to you…This is just the beginning!

Oldfloss & the Admin' Team x

[Xedweb Graduate]

Hello Oldfloss, can I have a badge please? Felt very pleased to have completed the programme but I’m now in that slightly strange “what next phase”. Been repeating W9 runs for consolidation but yesterday did my first run without Jo Whiley’s encouragement. Also switched off the music. Found that hearing my own footsteps made it easier to slow down, so I chugged along at a steady pace and decided to take a detour from my usual route. Got lost in my own thoughts & was very surprised when I checked my watch and found I’d covered 6km and been running for 45 mins. Had a little panic that I might have overdone it so walked the rest of the way home. Feeling fine today though 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Xedweb]

Congratulations and well done you!As long as you feel okay...that's alright.

Ease back, rest and...celebrate!

[Xedweb Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you! And this forum has been a big help getting me this far. It’s a hotbed of positivity and helpful advice. The downside is that I don’t post much because most of my questions have already been answered (usually via that brilliant FAQ post that Iannodatruffe authored a few years ago) 😉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Xedweb]

Exactly...but..we'd love to read the posts of you running too, as you move on !

[Jakay Graduate in reply to Xedweb]

Hi I completed c25k today! I would love a graduation badge please. Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jakay]

You may have one!Congratulations and well done you!

[Sojac Graduate]

Hi, I have just completed the couch to 5k programme. Last run seemed harder than the previous 2 this week? Maybe because I just wanted to complete it and ran a bit faster! May I have my badge please? I have just signed up for the follow on programme.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Sojac]

Congratulations and a HUGE well done to you... you got carried away as you heard the cheers!

On you go ... we shall watch your progress

[MoaningMyrtle24 Graduate]

can I have a badge please - completed the programme just now - 30mins covering 3.53k. Super chuffed!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MoaningMyrtle24]

Sorry for the late reply...gardening chores..but hey..Congratulations on Graduating!

A HUGE well done you!! X

[MoaningMyrtle24 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much!

And best to take advantage of a dry day to get out in the garden!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MoaningMyrtle24]

You're very welcome. Yes indeed...I ran early ish..7.30...it was warm then and has got hotter...but a lot of jobs done! X

[Booksnbeans Graduate]

Can I have a graduation badge please? This is the third time I’ve completed C25K but I’ve always run out of steam afterwards and slunk back to the couch. I feel much more motivated this time and love reading all the lovely supportive (and informative) comments here. First time I’ve posted but I’m a regular visitor the site. Thanks for all the encouragement.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Booksnbeans]

Well...third time lucky..?No...you did it..no luck needed...Well done to you. Now you're here, stick around...you'll always have our support as you move on !

Congratulations and well done!

[Booksnbeans Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

❤️

[GrandadM Graduate]

Completed this morning (Sunday 28 July 2024).

Completed C25k badge

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to GrandadM]

Congratulations and well done.

[Beachbum82 Graduate]

hello Oldfloss I would love my graduation badge please. Also I love reading all your comments very inspiring. So thank you.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Beachbum82]

Sorry for the delay. Small granddaughter here all day! Just gone..phew.HUGE congratulations and very well done you! X

[Beachbum82 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you

[Thrissurkaaran Graduate]

Hello! I just completed the final run..can I have the badge please ! 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Thrissurkaaran]

Congratulations and very well done indeed.. ! Please do stick around and post your running plans for us , as you begin to move forward from here