GRADUATION!

[GillianAmy1992]

I am now a very proud couch to 5k graduate! I was told a million times by a million different people that I'd never do it as I was quite the couch potato, but they can take their negativity because I've DONE IT!

Not only has the couch to 5k taught me how to run, I've also adopted a MUCH healthier lifestyle thanks to it. I now do pilates every single day and can't even remember the last time I had a chocolate bar, when I used to have at least two a day!

I can safely say that C25k has been the best thing that has happened to me in a long, long time and I can't wait to start the 5k plus workouts this evening!

[feelgood Graduate]

Congrats to you, a very big well done

you must be over the moon. I myself

are loving the runs. Never in a million

years id thought id be running. Im about

to start week 9 run 1. So im onto graduation

myself. Good luck to future runs and

happieness.

[GillianAmy1992 in reply to feelgood]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the running and good luck and well done to you too!

[happierswimming Graduate]

well done! Lovely to hear what a difference the programme has made to your life and I'm sure you'll go on to bigger and faster things. keep on blogging and good luck with your running

[GillianAmy1992 in reply to happierswimming]

Thank you! I have just completed the 5k+ speed run. Very difficult, but definitely worth it!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Many congratulations on graduating. Its a wonderful feeling isn't it, especially after getting negative comments. I got a lot of those from well meaning friends!! Their comments were, "Why, your too old to start something like that"! Or "Ooh you'll hurt yourself at your age" was another one. I wish you all the best for your continuation of running, its brilliant and when you think about it once you have the shoes its a cheap sport too. Yours will be even less expensive now your not eating all those chocolate bars and just think how much you will save at the dentist too.

[GillianAmy1992 in reply to Oldgirl]

Thank you! Being a student, I LOVE the fact running is very cheap! Like you say, all you need is the shoes, somewhere to run and the motivation to do it! I used to tell people "exercise is the devil!" but now I can see why people do it! I've definitely come around to the runner's lifestyle! Well done to you for proving to all those people who said you couldn't that you most definitely can! You should be very proud of yourself (and they should be too!).

[AnnaDJ Graduate]

Well done!! One in the eye to the doubters!!

[GillianAmy1992 in reply to AnnaDJ]

Most definitely! Thank you!

[TJFlute]

Congratulations on graduating

[GillianAmy1992 in reply to TJFlute]

THANK YOU!

[Vivwestie Graduate]

Brilliant. Maybe you'll be an inspiration to all those doubting Thomas's or Thomasina's! Those who do, do. And those you won't, criticise.

[Chewy]

Well done and congratulations.

[tcaldwell75 Graduate]

Congratulations! Thats one in the eye for all those doubters and well done for finishing despite so much negativity and very little encouragement! A wonderful achievement! Enjoy 5k plus (I know I do!)

[kayface Graduate]

Well done!! Great feeling isn't it?

Your blog put a big smile on my face, it's SO nice to hear how well this program works for everyone and as for the negative people - HAH. You enjoy every moment of telling them you did it, you deserve it!