Graduated Hooray

[Seakite]

I have just completed my final run of week 9 and have graduated.

I didn't think it possible when I started. Running for 5 minutes left me wheezing, hot and bothered. I had a two week break for xmas , so its taken me just 11 weeks and I can run 4.8k in 30 minutes . My next goal is to get to 5k within the 30minutes and who knows go on to the 10k.

To anyone out there who's struggling I promise it gets easier. For me it was getting over the psychological battle ," I can't do this its too hard". When I stopped the self talk and just concentrated on pace and breathing it became much easier and dare I say it sometimes enjoyable.

Good luck to you all x

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Sounds as though you were born for this and have only just found out! Congratulations!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Seakite on graduating from C25K, onwards and upwards to 10K but remember to run at least 4/30 minute consolidation runs before you think of increasing your distance.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

I’d like to say that while consolidation is a good option for what to do post-gradation, it isn’t compulsory. The app now has good guidance on how to increase your distance while minimising injury risk.

Seakite massive congratulations to you! If you’d like a virtual graduate badge by your name on this forum, let Annieapple know on the thread linked below…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You might like to come over to Bridge to 10k to continue your journey (spoiler alert…you don’t actually have to be training for 10k to be welcome there!!). Have a browse and see…

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

The first thing to do is celebrate!!

[Seakite Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you.

[CyberPrincess Graduate]

Well done Seakite! The plan really works doesn't it? xx

[Runningbird1]

Congratulations, it's an amazing achievement. Keep up with your training. It will make you happy. 👏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

HUGE well done to you... MissUnderstanding has given you the tips... celebrate first and then, do think, where to next...

Also maybe later, do take a peek at today's Catch Up Corner, ( when I post it) , and check out the advice there for keeping that running body and your running mind in tip top shape! x

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Congratulations graduate! Enjoy that feeling, it's the best 👍🏻

[drl212 Graduate]

Brava!

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K!

[Diadem70]

well done!!

I am just about to finish week 4 ( after ilness & various stressful events so I am looking to get back on it!!

As I said- bloomn well done!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Seakite Graduate]

Thank you Diadem.

I found running a great distraction to stressful life events. But look after your health first and then stride out and do it you know you can.