We've made a little change to the community so that you can now have a 'Graduate' badge added to your username when you complete the 9 week programme. It's the least we can do to recognise your achievement, and it'll let others know that you've been through it all when you comment on their posts or write your own blog.
To get the badge, either drop me a message or post a comment below and I'll make sure it's added.
Good luck with your next run!
John
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Well done everybody. Keep those requests coming. It's a real pleasure to give out the badges when you complete the programme and to read your positive, inspiring messages.
Hi I graduated some weeks ago now can you add the badge to my profile? And I shall wear it with pride!
Yes please, 4th/30 min run completed and managed 5k last night albeit on a treadmill, which I have never used before.
Really proud as i have never been able to run, just shows what we can do.
i have passed the message on and amazed how people are giving it a go
I successfully completed the 9 weeks last Thursday. I have since been out for a run on Saturday and Tuesday and will be out in the rain tomorrow. I am a convert at the age of 63 I actually like running. Badge would be great. Thanks
Yes please, completed a few weeks ago and have kept on running. Now doing at least 45 mins per run and well over the 5k. Aiming for a sub 60 min 10k now.
Poppy and me splashed our way through puddles and sunshine on our w9r3 run yesterday. Thanks to everyone for the great support here. Could we have a chocolate flavour C25k graduate badge to share please?
C25K is absolutely brilliant and for me did exactly what it says on the tin...got me off the settee to running 5k. Took a little longer than 9 weeks as I repeated some of the runs when they didnt go so well, but I completed a few weeks ago and am now in training for my first 10k in early July, which I wouldnt have believed possible a few months ago.
Cannot believe that I did it and to be honest no one else can either. We now have a couch to 5k club going at work and it is working a treat. We are planning to organise a work 5k run in early June
Please can I have mine? Completed the programme on the week of my birthday (10 April) still running x3 per week. Fastest time 5k in 23minutes (I was out of breath!)
I graduated last year with the help of a lot of guys on here from the old site. I've not been on this site but I have continued running and rather selfishly want to come back to the site for more support as I prepare for my first half marathon eek!
Graduated today! Went out early with faithful hound and did third half hour run. Still a bit short of 5km (more like 4.8) but really pleased with myself and legs feel fine. Next target is the 5k in 30 mins and some more routes with less uphill would be nice......oh yes and the graduate badge too, please!
Graduated this morning, tired and emotional, never thought I could do it. Thanks to everyone here for their support and inspiration, to NHS for providing this brilliant resource for free and most of all to Laura for being with me every step of the way.
Never thought I would get this far when I started my W1R1, but today I completed my W9R3. It has been an adventurous journey for me, discovering what is possible when you have a plan and stick to it. Thanks to NHS for providing such a wonderful resource and for the community for helping and motivating each other through this journey.
Looking forward to having a shiny "Graduate" badge next to my handle soon.
Graduated last week! It's my birthday next week so could I have a graduate badge to celebrate? I never dreamt I'd be running for 30 minutes at 45 years old - I certainly couldn't when I was 18!
Graduated yesterday and would love a badge - thanks!
I graduated a couple of months ago and I'm happy to say that I'm continuing to run 3 or 4 times per week. I'd love to have the graduate badge. Doing this is something I'm really proud of. Ran 50 minutes today (I'm a 64 year old ex smoker!!)
I ran for 35 mins without stopping yesterday (woo-hoo!) but only managed 4.5K - does that still count as graduating? (I really hope so as there was no way I could have done anymore!) This is a great programme, I have recommended it to loads of people.
HI, absolutely gobsmacked that I have completed the 9 weeks and am still going. Doing 3.5 miles every other day takes me 50 minutes but at least I am up and moving and have lost over 2 stone. My BMI says I am obese but this has spurred me on to decrease my BMI to a healthy number. Thanks NHS Choices and Laura
Hi John. Graduated yesterday W9R3. The toughest run yet due to wind and rain blowing in off the river Mersey and the proof that this course really does achieve results. There is no way I could have completed 30 mins non stop without the structured system and just doing what Laura said. The music was a massive motivator and really helped push through the parts of a run that got a bit tough. Please excuse me, because I am quite new to your site but are there plans for a 10k podcast. I hope so because I bet every graduate would love to do a 10k and with Laura guiding us all along everyone would do it. My goal is to get up to 50 mins running 3 times per week if anyone could throw there oar in and give me some guidence I would really appreciate it. Its clear the rest days are important ........sorry very important!!! we all need to R&R (Rest and Recuperate) A days rest between runs is vital.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the NHS for financing this project it is clearly a success (unlike many projects that fail miserabley!!) I just hope they continue to invest in this project and who knows one day we maybe running the Virgin London Marathon with Laura spurring us on to the finish line. For those of you who think its a bit too ambitious let me ask you this did you all REALLY believe you could run for 30 minutes non stop when you started, if you did'nt then whats stopping you running for 3 or 4 hours (Im talking time here not distance) I think the idea of running a certain amount of time is more important than the distance covered hence the fact that I would like to run for 50 minutes rather than run 8-10k.
Hope you can supply a badge (I will wear it with pride!!!) To me its like an Olymipic medal....now were did I put my "Chariots of Fire" DVD!!!!!!!
Ps just going down stairs to watch the Olympic Flame arrive in London how is that for timing!!!!
Graduated yesterday and feeling very positive about carrying on running. Would love to see my graduate badge when you have a mo' to add it. Many thanks,
Hello! Can I please have a graduate badge? I have only just signed up to the community (even though I was reading it pretty much every day!), but graduated the week before last
Hi! Would you add my graduate badge when you get chance? I completed the programme this morning!
A big thanks you to all the admins and volunteers who keep his wonderful board going and to all the other C25Ks who offer their experiences, advice and, most of all, their ongoing support.
Hello. Well done to everyone who has graduated so far.
I graduated this evening with my last run on week 9. I cannot believe how fast the nine weeks have gone past doing this program. Thanks for the great podcasts and can I claim my graduate badge now.
I've finished the program last Fri. and am now ready to run the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure on Sept. 9. Never thought I'd get this far. Please add my graduate badge. Thank you NHS.
Hi there - I graduated last Tuesday (Sept 4) after starting on June 29. It's been a fabulous experience and I'm now as fit or fitter than I was when I was 16 (just a mere 27 years ago!). Thanks for getting me off the couch - now looking forward to my first 5K race at end of October on the Saturday of the Great South Run down here in Portsmouth (might try for the full 10 miles / 16K next year!)
Hi, I graduated yesterday and sent you a little message but no badge yet. Know it's kinda silly to desire a little green word next to your name but it represents all the time and effort devoted. Can't wait till I see mine. Thanks again in advance!
Can I have a graduation badge please. I completed this programme and year and a half ago but fell down the stairs and broke a part of my lower back. I'm now back up and running again and am on week 7. I would like one for the first time of completion and to push me to complete it this time and hopefully push me on to further plans. Thank you
Thanks so much for these pod casts. They really are life changing! Anyway I graduated last week and ran 25.41 in my first park run. I'd have never of done this without the casts. Can I get a graduate badge please!
I am so proud to say that at 0750 this morning, I graduated! The first graduate in our house! Please, please can I have a graduation badge? Thank you so much - Katrina
I am so proud that at 0750 this morning, I graduated - the first graduate in our house! Can I please, please have a badge! Thank you so much - Katrina.
I did send a message but not sure if that was the right thing or not. I completed my graduation run on Sunday so please could I have one of the very lovely shiny badges.
Hello! I have completed the programme today for the second time!! The first time i felt unworthy of a badge because i knew i had to stop to let severe shin splints heal - i rested for 3 months and have just completed week 9 today! Wooohooooooo!
Hello there! I completed the 9 week programm last week! I would be very pleased and proud to have my Graduate badge :D! Because I'm finally a 5k Runner!
Thank you so much! Even though I'm new here... I received a lot of nice and kind words about my graduation.... And I think that the good vibes coming from this community will help me to complete the next step: 5k+ Programme !
Congratulations to all, like me, are finally graduated! We did it! And for those who are near... Keep going!
I graduated yesterday and will blog about it tomorrow. Can I have a badge please? Can't believe I've done it - thought I'd be quite content with running for 20 minutes and yesterday I did 43!
Congratulations, this is an old Blog and I don't think JR21 is around anymore, you need to go to couchto5k.healthunlocked.co... and then click the send message button to send a request to ask for your Badge!
I've just this morning finished week 9 run 3...Felt like two ton tessy but I've done...could I please have the absolute honour of my badge please...with real grateful thanks to all at c25k Lots of Love
Congratulations, this is an old Blog and I don't think JR21 is around anymore, you need to go to couchto5k.healthunlocked.co... and then click the send message button to send a request to ask for your Badge!
Hi, I graduated last Wednesday, but did not feel happy because I struggled to complete it, so I completed week 9 again and did it. I feel so good, I will now continue onto the next steps. Thank you Laura for being my personal trainer and giving me the help and push I needed. Can I have my badge, thanks
Hi I completed this a while ago but was nt sure how to go about the "graduate badge " I ran a 10 k in 50 mins and completed 5 k in 23 mins but more importantly can run for over 30 mins every other day at the minimum cheers Sarah
hi there been running to c25k since may and longer. run about 4 times per week for generally about 1 hour plus each time. does that mean i have graduated. tried following the programme and did so quite well but where it told me to walk i just kept running. and when it said stop and cool down i just kept running to get the min 60 min run. do i have to follow the course religiously to graduate. thanks for a great forum.
Click your own name on the top bar, then update profile, then click the upload boxes - there are two, one for your profile pic, one for your bigger pic across the top of your page if you want obe there.
Congratulations on graduating, sorry for the delay, I don't think is particular thread is monitored as much anymore, I came across you request by chance.
Congratulations on graduating, sorry for the delay, I don't think is particular thread is monitored as much anymore, I came across you request by chance.
Congratulations on graduating, sorry for the delay, I don't think is particular thread is monitored as much anymore, I came across you request by chance.
I just finished! It took me 9 months in all (kept failing weeks and having to go back and do them again) but I have now run for 30 minutes 4 times in total. Please can I have the Graduate badge. Thanks!
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