Graduated!

[Sudge]

Have just completed Run 3 of Week 9 this morning. It was hard but I am very pleased. Going to move on to the extra runs available and maybe look for a 10K app if anyone has any suggestions?

I have lost zero weight though which I have found a little disheartening 🥺

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🍏👏🎶🌟 Congratulations 🥳 Don’t forget to get your well earned Graduate Badge by clicking the link. There is lots of info there too for new graduates which will answer some of your questions! I will also give you a link to Bridge to 10k to explore! Well done! Enjoy the celebrations.

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[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 PS here is an interesting article about running and weight loss!

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[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating.

Like you I was a bit disheartened not to lose weight, but in the 3+ years that I've now been running I realise that muscle really does weigh more than fat. I may not be lighter but I sure am slimmer.

The main difference I noticed was that during Week 1 of C25K my bum was wobbling. I even wondered if there was such a thing as a bum-bra!! Not any more, the weight may still be there but the flab is slowly disappearing. Plus, I can run which is the best thing ever!!

Good luck with your future runs and I'm sure you'll see how toned you are if you have a look

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE congratulations to you!

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

Hi Sudge

Congratulations.

I've not done the extra runs. Just consolidating, again. I might look at them when I'm comfortable with where I'm at.

I have lost zero weight too, but I'm a lot fitter and eat more thoughtfully than when I started.

That can only be a good thing, right?

[Sudge in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Definitely well done - I just need to keep up with it now

[drl212 Graduate]

Well done! What an achievement.

I'm using the Nike Running Club app for 10K. I usually use the guided runs with Coach Bennett. He can be a bit corny, but I enjoy the company and he really does give good advice about checking in on form, breathing, and being your own head coach which I've incorporated in my regular running. Take a look.

I haven't checked for weight loss, but I can definitely say that my body has changed from the persistent three runs/week since Feb. I also feel better in myself than I did. And there's the mental 'pride' at these accomplishments. That's a real bonus.

All the best and keep us posted on the next part of your running journey.

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Congratulations graduate! Sorry for the late post, I'm away with work so no running for me until tomorrow morning so havnt been on here.

I also found I didnt lose weight when learning to run the first time, I also got really disappointed, running is really not the best exercise for weight loss! However it does change your body shape, you tone yourself and build lean muscle. I didn't think it made a lot of difference to my body but when I look at photos of me from when I was at peak running fitness I was in MUCH better shape! What your putting into your body is as important to what your doing to get fit, something I'm really struggling with. After I complete c25k again in a couple of weeks I'm going to get on the weight loss section on here and get serious about dropping the excess weight I've put on. I'm hoping teaming that, a good diet with regular exercise will get the flab shifted! 🤞🏻

Most importantly I find the regular runs are so good for your mental health as well as your fitness, keep it up your doing brilliantly.

[Sudge in reply to Jericho2332]

thanks Jericho! I might try the weight loss section too - still finding my way around. Well done one your c25k progress 😁

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K!