⭐️⭐️NOVEMBER GRADUATION BADGES ARE HERE!!!!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️

[Mummycav]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You did it!! Yes…you!!!! And wow what a long way you’ve come…from those first tentative steps to the 30 minute runs you’ve just completed!!!

Thank you to Annieapple for pinning on the badges last month….

The feeling is the best and we are here to share it with you and I am here to pin on your badge 🎖️ to prove that all your hard work has paid off… 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ you have done an incredible job and we are SUPER proud of you!! 👏

So now is your time to step up to the podium and collect your badge while we all clap and cheer!! 🥳

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

Do comment on your journey if you would like to.

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! You may now head across to Bridge to 10k as well if you would like to.

⭐️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

🛎️ Hit the Reply button below !

p.s… If you would like to explore our Bridge to 10k program..here’s the link..

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Congratulations once again

MummyCav & the admin team

[Vrunningagain Graduate]

Hi, I finished C25k last week, can I have a badge? It’s my third time doing it but I have a new profile on here, thank you!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Vrunningagain]

Absolutely!!!! Congratulations…again!! I’m so happy to pin your badge on for you

[Vrunningagain Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Mummycav!

[Roseth Graduate]

Hi. I completed the C25K plan this morning and would love to have a badge.Up until this September I had never done any running but I'm a keen walker and reasonably fit. My first run seemed impossible. Those 60 seconds felt like hours. My lungs were bursting and I couldn't believe I would ever complete the week, let alone the program. Since then, I've learned to run slow and steady which made all the difference.

Now that I've completed the course I'm wondering which way to go. I like having a structured program to follow. I've thought of the Stepping Stones or Nike Run Club. I've also downloaded an interval timer app and may try Jeffing to see if that suits me. I'm really worried that I'll loose my motivation over the winter when it gets icy and slippery outside so I'm relying on all of you to keep me on track. I should probably join a gym and use the treadmill but I think gyms are so intimidating with all those super fit people.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Roseth]

Congratulations to you, very well done! You sound like I did right at the very beginning…lungs bursting and feeling like the next run would be impossible but here you are!!

Already planning what you’re doing should the weather get tricky, you just have to pick your day, I’m sure you’ll stay motivated…for now though, consolidate all your hard work over the next few runs and then maybe try something new…

[Baggieboy61 in reply to Roseth]

Hi. I purchased a running pad. Wasn’t expensive. It will get me through the winter when I can’t get outside. It’s a basic model but it does the job. It has time, distance, speed and calories. Plus it has Bluetooth and built in speakers. Job done.

[Roseth Graduate in reply to Baggieboy61]

That sounds great. I'll have to investigate.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Baggieboy61]

Fab!!

[Southernrunner Graduate]

Last run finished this morning (my post last week had a typo on week and time - I thought I had more left to do!) . Earlier this year I couldn’t even put my own socks on due to injury so am pretty pleased and also grateful to the osteopath! Third time completing this programme , gave up running once due to life and second time to a non running injury so here’s hoping this is third time lucky. Am just in time for the Queenstown marathon 10km next week, will mostly walk but may also do some 5 minute walk run intervals and see what I get done. It’s just something to do while my partner does the marathon. And next year I can aim to run the whole 10kms. This group has been great for support and advice. I’d love a badge!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Southernrunner]

Fantastic!! Well done you! And you already have some goals…your plan sounds like a good one…you could poss combine the marathon with one of your consolidation runs? A few of those will keep you running & heading towards taking your running further…great work!!

[Broc-o-lover Graduate]

Graduated C25K yesterday, looking forward to a badge please 🏃‍♀️😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Broc-o-lover]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Fantastic work!!

I am happily pinning your badge on now…. Very well done you!!

[suburbanplodder Graduate]

Hi, I finally completed the programme this morning, some 8 months after first starting it! I really didn't think I'd ever manage it, but while I'm still a (very) slow runner I'm glad I manage to resist the urge to give up and press on to the end. Hopefully I'll now keep up the habit.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to suburbanplodder]

And we are proud of you for not giving up!!! Some people take 9 weeks, some take 9 months.so what??? It’s not written in stone, it’s a guide..good for you for sticking with it, gritting your teeth and getting on with it..super proud here x

[suburbanplodder Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks very much - if I could celebrate with a graduation badge that would be great.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to suburbanplodder]

Sorry about that!! Is it showing now? These glitches are weird!!

[suburbanplodder Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

It's not displaying as far as I can tell. Not to worry though - my legs know that I've done it, anyway!

[suburbanplodder Graduate in reply to suburbanplodder]

Oh - just as I posted that, it is now displaying! It just took a while (the same as my running pace!) Thanks!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to suburbanplodder]

😉🤣🤣🤣

[Couchtoeverything Graduate]

Hi! I finished the Couch to 5K on the 1st November. Very proud of myself Would love the badge.

Would also be good to understand how to unlock 'Beyond Couch to 5k'. I can't find an update option for the app so can't figure out how to access the extra runs. Cheers!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Couchtoeverything]

Congratulations  Couchtoeverything ..amazing achievement..we’re proud of you too…I’m pinning your badge on right this minute!!!

I thought the extra runs unlocked when you did run 3 of week 9???