SEPTEMBER shiny GRADUATE badges are here….

[Mummycav]

Well, can you believe it…?? It’s the first day of September…I absolutely love this time of year when everything that was bursting a few months ago is now going back to sleep…the colours that this brings will always be my favourite…I am looking forward to some rainy runs, I feel so invincible running in the rain…is that just me or is that a runners delight?

Thank you to  Folkylass for handing out the badges last month..

You have been working towards this day for a good few weeks and all that hard work deserves something shiny & I have my little elves polishing those well deserved badges until they are super shiny…

Please tell me how it’s gone?

How long did it take you?

How are you feeling now that you have got to the end of the programme??

We are so proud of you for putting all that hard work in…

So, if you’ve got to the end of the programme that’s why you’re here so….

⭐️ Please 'REPLY' to this post below to request your graduate 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...

Massive congratulations to you

MC & the admin team

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏🍂👏Thanks. Great post & we look forward to cheering on the runners stepping up to claim their badges Mummycav

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

🤞🏼x

[drl212 Graduate]

Congratulations to all the current and upcoming grads...!!

[gemwatercolour Graduate]

hello! I’m a returning runner, I used to run regularly up until COVID times. Then for one reason or another it dropped off and I lost all fitness over the last couple of years. I gained 2 stone and couldn’t run more than a couple of minutes without stopping. I downloaded my app at the beginning of May, took a 3 week holiday in the middle with lots of walking but no running, and did my last run yesterday, so a bit longer than 9 weeks. So pleased I’m back to running for 30 minutes. My quickest 5k ever was just below 25 minutes in the old days (about 10 years ago) and now I’m not covering 5k in 30 minutes, but that’s ok, I’m just enjoying being back out there again and I’m looking forward to what comes next in the unlocked bit of the app.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to gemwatercolour]

Fantastic…congratulations to you!! I have a shiny new badge waiting for you so you can show it off 🥇

[NatureGreens Graduate]

Hello, I wonder if I could request my graduation badge please?

I managed to graduate at the end of August and am so proud of myself. I tried the programme once before, many years ago, and got to week 6R1 and had to dip out due to an injured ankle. I’m much older, and was much less fit, this time but managed to graduate by taking my time, both during runs and throughout the programme. It took me a good few weeks longer than 9 weeks but for me it was worth it because it worked!

Being able to run has boosted my confidence, made me feel empowered and helped me to respect my body more. I’ve also dropped a little bit of weight which I’m pleased about because I’m prediabetic and am trying to combat that!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to NatureGreens]

Yay!!! Well done NatureGreens …I’m so pleased for you…you’ve listened to your body and it has worked…doesn’t matter how long it takes, you did it!! Congratulations 🥳

[bunty25 Graduate]

completed yesterday thank you

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to bunty25]

fantastic…great job bunty25 👏👏👏

[StringTheory Graduate]

Boom! I finished today- a drizzly muggy run. I just posted on the wider chat to say I can’t believe I’ve managed it! Never would have believed it in week one if you told me I’d be running for 30mins.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to StringTheory]

Well you’d better believe it!! You have smashed it!! Congratulations you proper runner you!!

[RunningMoo Graduate]

May I have my graduation badge please? I started in July after years of sitting down all day for years. So many days of not even going outside - just working.

Am so happy I took up c25k. I run through rain and heat (safely. Hydrated. Never above 23 degrees I think). I run even when the little devil on my shoulder said it's easier to stay in. WK9 I had a 2 week mission abroad and only managed one treadmill run. But finally did my 2 Wk9 runs this week and couldn't be prouder. Running longer distances (averaging 4.5km at the moment) and feeling a tad fitter. If I can do this, almost anyone can do it.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMoo]

You certainly can RunningMoo ..I’m admiring your determination & kicking those gremlins into touch…I should do that more often…I’m just pinning your badge on as we speak…congratulations!!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🥳🥳🥳

[AllSewnUp Graduate]

Hi Mummycav ! I graduated today 🙌 I'd love my badge (shined by elves, no less!) when you have a minute To answer your questions...

✨ How has it gone? Surprisingly well! Thanks to this forum I have been reminded to slow down and work on form first, which has really helped prevent injury which has been a stumbling block before.

✨ How long did it take? 9 weeks! I was fully prepared to repeat weeks if I needed to, but I think because I was consciously keeping my pace slow (and the weather was largely fine) the build up was just right for me.

✨ How do I feel now? proud, determined to build on my progress, grateful to all those who have inspired and supported me (knowingly and unknowingly!).

Thanks C25K and the HealthUnlocked C25K team!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to AllSewnUp]

Woooo hooo!! Sounds like you have absolutely nailed it and most importantly, enjoyed it too!!! That’s what we love to hear!! Massive congratulations to you..,I’m cheering while the elves have their best polish and cloths out!!! 🥇🎖️

[StringTheory Graduate]

so I think I might try the strength and flex consolidation programme. As I’m missing a bit with trying to work out what to do by myself! I tried the Steve Cram 35min in Beyond 5K which I really enjoyed. Then for the next run I did a 25 NRC Celebration run with Coach Bennett but could not cope with how much he talked! I am a talker so I quite like the clear headspace running gives me and just me and some beats and some gentle encouragement or timing. I don’t think CB is for me!

[Oldfart75 Graduate]

Couch25k competed in 9 weeks and 28 runs later.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfart75]

Fantastic…congratulations and very well done you!!

[mrsorangecat Graduate]

Please could I have my graduation badge? Thank you 🤩

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to mrsorangecat]

Yo certainly can mrsorangecat …well deserved and extra shiny 🎖️

[mrsorangecat Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you 😘

[KB1969 Graduate]

managed to complete whilst on holiday running round the cruise ship. Do I need to post times to get my badge?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to KB1969]

nope…just answer this post like you have and hey presto!!! Your badge is on!!

Which cruise ship have you been on?

[KB1969 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Mirabella Discovery around turkey and Greek islands . It was lovely x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to KB1969]

Sounds it!! 🛳️ 🏝️

[Mandela2 Graduate]

Hi,

I completed my C25K on Wednesday morning 11th September 2024.

I would like to request for my badge 😊

Thank you.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Mandela2]

Congratulations Mandela2 …your shiny badge has been right here waiting for you!! Show it off with pride 🥰

[Mandela2 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you 😊

[Gambattene Graduate]

Hi, I finally graduated C25K today. 13 weeks and I am still a running snail but I did. Please can I have my graduation badge. Now planning to do the consolidation runs and keep going. I can manage just over 3k in 30 minutes. Loved the experience, a real buzz. Thank you in expectation of my badge. Thank you

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to Gambattene]

🍏🙌🎊 and here it is!! Well done 👏

[holdsworthpe Graduate]

Hello, I graduated yesterday!! Please can I have a badge? Thank you, Pam.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to holdsworthpe]

Hi holdsworthpe …congratulations..what an excellent achievement…I’ve pinned your badge in its rightful place 🥳🥳🥳🤩

[Ela56 Graduate]

Hello! I finished Couch to 5k yesterday with my first ever parkrun in 29:13! I trusted the programme throughout. I still can’t believe that I have become a runner. I will carry on running regularly because it’s such a mood and fitness booster. Thank you to my lovely coach Denise Lewis (I’ll miss you!). xx

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to Ela56]

Congratulations Elsa! 🤗👏🙌🏃‍♀️

[FilipS1980 Graduate]

Hello, I completed c25k yesterday. It took me nearly 3x the number of weeks but I finally succeeded unlike on my first try few years ago

[Annieapple Graduate in reply to FilipS1980]

🙌🎈🥳 Congratulations!!