Two firsts this weekend...

[Bogfairy]

....writing my first blog and completing W9R3!!

I have been lurking in the shadows here for a while and reading all the blogs and all the supportive comments on this website has really spurred me on. So I just wanted to say thank you from the shadows! Its been a huge encouragement - I still can't quite believe I have completed the programme and am not too far away from the elusive 5K.

Having never been a runner, even at school, but now ICANN say I am. great programme and the incredibly supportive community- well done NHS. And to anyone contemplating starting, don't hesitate, just do it!! You won't regret it. I feel happier, healthier and more chilled in ages. Go for it!!

And thanks again from the shadows and see you in 5K+

[SarahP0003 Graduate]

Well done on both firsts!!! Congratulations and enjoy being a graduate!

[Bogfairy Graduate in reply to SarahP0003]

Thanks Looking forward to my little green badge!

[smhall Graduate]

Woohoo!!!! Congratulations, Bogfairy!!!! Another graduate for our little graduation party!! You are indeed a Runner now!!! Enjoy the title and the new "Graduate" badge...you have earned them both!!!

[Bogfairy Graduate in reply to smhall]

Woohoo indeed! Thanks. Still can't quite believe I am a runner - feeling great on it. Congratulations to you too ...let's party !!!!

[Hidden]

Congratulations on the achievement, what next?

[Bogfairy Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks - feeling quite happy! Certainly planning to keep on running, firstly bag the 5K and then maybe try out the 5K+ podcasts. Have you tried them?

[Hidden in reply to Bogfairy]

I've tried the stepping stone one and it was definitely a challenge, although it did help to steady my pace

[gdeann Graduate]

CONGRATULATIONS BOGFAIRY!!! Wear that shiny badge with pride! I posted under questions who graduated this week. Will you please add your name? I thought it would be neat to check back in a year and see where our graduating class is at.

[Bogfairy Graduate in reply to gdeann]

Thank you and congratulations to you too gdeann Feels fantastic, doesn't it!

[runsusyrun Graduate]

Well done!

[vixiej Graduate]

congratulations!!!

[Vivwestie Graduate]

Wahay! Glad you came out of the shadows to tell us that you graduated and to write your first blog. Fantastic!

[swanscot Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K. Bogfairy!

BTW A friend gave me the nickname Peatbog Fairy after one particular hillwalking incident when I sunk into the peat bog up to my thighs, and him knowing I enjoy the Celtic rock band, the Peatbog Faeries