I've only gone and done it! Graduated today.

[gaterunner]

Woke to a beautiful morning, hard frost and brilliant sunshine. The perfect morning for my final run of C25K. I stuck to my usual route and again managed to get further before Laura said the magic words "15 minutes." I love turning round and running back and always get past my starting point as by then I am really in a good rhythm. It has been such a great experience and thank you to all of you who blog. Reading how people are doing and getting so much encouragement has been fantastic. I'm not yet a quick runner but as a 68 year old woman I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. To anyone starting out keep going. It will change your life. Yippee!

[rolphie2 Graduate]

Congratulations, well done. Who would believe in wk1 that we would ever be able to run for 30 minutes never mind enjoy it. Fantastic enjoy your gratuation day and keep running

[gaterunner Graduate in reply to rolphie2]

Thank you. I didn't really believe I could do it but yes I will definitely keep on running.

[boudicca Graduate]

Welldone - don't you feel brilliant? Time to celebrate.

[gaterunner Graduate in reply to boudicca]

Thank you, boudicca. You're right I do feel brilliant. Celebration due and I will keep running.

[AFL77]

Congrats - inspiration to us all that are new

[gaterunner Graduate in reply to AFL77]

Thanks, AFL77. Its a good feeling. Sure you can do it too. Keep running.

[thinnerandfitter Graduate]

Well done - that's wonderful! I bet you've got a huge smile on your face now

Do keep running and blogging so we can hear how you're doing - will you be joining me in Stepping Stones next week?

[gaterunner Graduate in reply to thinnerandfitter]

Just downloaded the next podcasts and going to give them a go. And yes I am smiling

[SBG356 Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant Jan, big congratulations to you!! It was a beautiful morning for your grad run and I think secretly you must be more than pretty proud; you are just too modest - more like super, duper, fantastically proud and if you dont say it I will on your behalf!!!

Enjoy the moment, enjoy your celebrations and best wishes on your continued running journey - dont let it stop here! Sue x

[gaterunner Graduate in reply to SBG356]

Thanks, Sue. Yes i do feel all those things and I'm not going to stop. have already downloaded the next podcasts so heres to more running. Jan

[idristhedragon Graduate]

Well done its a great feeling when you graduate isn't it? Was running this morning and here it was really a beautiful day too

[Mitts Graduate]

Well done, give yourself a BIG pat on the back and a hug!

Hope you have a suitable bottle in the fridge, enjoy your celebration!

[Hidden]

Well done. As a 63 year old woman, who completed the course in April I know exactly how you feel. And yes running ius addictive. Congratulatuions again. Enjoy running free.

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Bravo! You should be very proud of your achievement x

[gaterunner Graduate]

Thank you everyone who has left a comment. I couldn't have done it without you and I know it would have taken so much longer. Sometimes it was the blogs that kept me going out there and all the fantastic encouragement for you all. To anyone starting out or struggling just keep at it. It will change your life. Jan

[pinkus Graduate]

Warm Congratulations gaterunner....BRILLIANT !!! Bet you feel very pleased with yourself...You are A M A Z I N G... You should have a smile from ear to ear.... I am hoping to graduate by the end of this week too. Its people like you that are soooo inspiring to me, 68 years young eh, not bad. Hope you have a lovely day xxx

[mcc65 Graduate]

Huge congratulations gaterunner, you should be really proud of yourself xx

[gaterunner Graduate]

And again thank you for all the congratulation blogs. It really is such a supportive community to belong to. Have enjoyed my wine tonight and raised a glass to all you runners out there.

[gdeann Graduate]

Well done Jan! Such an achievement in completing the program and such determination to already have a goal in mind to keep moving forward. Wishing you many years of running success! Now run and get that badge!! Gayle

[smhall Graduate]

Simply marvelous, gaterunner!! I could do nothing but smile as I read your age. I pray that I can be as inspiring and successful as you are!! You are a true example of what commitment and dedication can accomplishment.

You have so much to be proud of. Like Sue, I have to believe that you are modest in your blog. Stand and shout it out on the rooftops...YOU DID IT!!

Enjoy that badge and the knowledge of your success!!

Keep Running!!

Steve

[gaterunner Graduate]

Thank you, small and gdeann. Can't wait to see my badge! Today I'm walking the dogs as usual this morning and leading a health walk this afternoon. Tomorrow my first post graduation run. One of my daughters has nearly reached week9 so looking forward to her completing too and my two other daughters are going to start. Not only is it addictive, it's catching. Jan

[completerunner]

Don't forget to let the world know by wearing the tee shirt (or other graduate printed kit)...

completerunner-online.com/s...

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Congratulations, Jan - what a fantastic achievement!

[Pearsey]

Congratulations Jan YOU DID IT!!!!! Yeeeeah!! Get your T shirt on girl-show the world!

Colette xx

[gaterunner Graduate]

Thank you Pearsey and Anniemurph. It seems the congratulations go on and on. Waht a great community.