Did someone say graduation?

[StoneDragon]

Hi runners,

I wasn't sure when I'd manage my graduation run, with work commitments interrupting my usual schedule, but I decided to get up early this morning and get in a sunrise run.

Was dark and gloomy when I set off but I did manage to catch the sun peeking through the clouds as I pounded my usual running trails.

I tried to keep a really steady pace (actually felt slow at times) and although I slightly lagged in a couple of places I made it to the end pretty comfortably. Just over 4.1k in the 30 running minutes. No Strava bling for me this time (that will come) - but I'm elated to have finished the nine weeks. I can be smug for the rest of the day now 😆

Now to keep the running up - I'm pleased to see that there are a few more runs to try in the C25K app now and then I'm planning to switch to the NRC app.

Happy running everyone, thanks for all the support and for sharing your stories too.

I'll try and keep posting! SD 💪🦌🏃🎓

[Baggieboy61 Graduate]

Congratulations SD. Bask in the moment. Thoroughly deserved. 👍🏃‍♂️

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Baggieboy61]

Cheers Baggieboy - really appreciate the support.

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Happy re graduation SD! Well done mate! Love an early run myself, great picture 👍🏻 I had to get to Wales early this morning so none from me but there's a chance I can get one in the morning if plans don't change 🤞🏻

Enjoy the rest of your day and enjoy that feeling !

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Jericho2332]

Thanks mate, good to get through the programme again and determined to keep running this time. Need to try and not let Christmas derail me too much.

Hope your week has gone well - I've been working away from home too, back home tonight.

[Jericho2332 Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

It's felt a long week! One more shift tomorrow in brum then home for couple of weeks off, I can't wait! Chris Rea on repeat all the way home 😂😂😂

[FastSyd Graduate]

Well done!

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to FastSyd]

Thank you Syd

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations 👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉 such an achievement and running is the best gift we can give ourselves

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue, appreciate the support. Agreed on the best gift - determined to not get derailed again this time.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 Exciting News!!!! Huge congratulations 🥳 Celebrations 🎉 🎈 and Well Done!!!!

Please claim your Graduation Badge now

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Enjoy those extra runs And NRC is a great follow up! 🏃‍♂️ 👏☺️ This “I’ve done it”feeling lasts for days!! Enjoy

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks Annie, as this was a regraduation I already have my title but I'll pop over to the post you referenced anyway. Thanks for the encouragement along the way.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

🍏🤣Silly me! However still a fantastic celebration every time we redo it!! 🎈

[Yesletsgo Administrator]

Fantastic that you've completed C25K, well done you

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you so much.

[drl212 Graduate]

That's great news! Well done! Now its time to treat yourself for such an accomplishment and make plans...

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to drl212]

Cheers Doc. I planning some new running shoes in the new year as a treat. My current ones are starting to split.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to StoneDragon]

Brilliant! I think I may treat myself to a pair of waterproof trail trainers...

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

well done 👍🏻

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to Bambi2020]

Hey Bambi - thank you so much. Great to hear from you - how have you been doing on the running front since we first graduated together?

[LauraRuns Graduate]

Massive congrats StoneDragon! Please do keep us posted how you find consolidating/the extra runs!! 🦌🥳🎊

[StoneDragon Graduate in reply to LauraRuns]

Will do Laura, I will bet out for a run tomorrow morning - my first post graduation run. I may do the local parkrun if I'm feeling brave!

Hope your latter weeks are going well too.