Well, it seems that I can run for 30 minutes...

[jrwtc]

Day 1 of Week 9 today. So pleased to have reached this point. I ran (slowly) for the whole 30 minutes and actually enjoyed it. I found a pace that worked and it seemed to 'flow', running was almost mechanical, in a good way.

When I started this programme I couldn't complete all the run parts of week 1 and had to walk for the last three. I did week 1 for three weeks running... By carrying on with the programme, and not looking too far ahead, just working at the week I was on I trusted that that week would be achievable, and they were. Two more runs and I will have my graduate badge. Maybe a park run in February...

I feel very proud of myself as I have always previously loathed running and only started this because I knew that I needed to do something and it was a cheaper option than gym membership, plus there are few people around at 6 a.m. on a winter's morning to see you huff and puff.

If you are on week 1 or thinking of starting c25k give it a go, it works.

[BigEd]

Well done jrwtc, i agree with every word, Ed

[greenlegs Graduate]

You have come a long way - very encouraging from the perspective of end of week 2. Good to hear that the graduation week runs can actually be enjoyable!

[gdeann Graduate]

AMAZING! So very proud of you and all you have achieved! Drinks are chilling so we can have a Grad party!!!!!! We used the same approach as you, to take each run individually so as not to become overwhelmed and quit. I tried to reason running being a cheaper form of exercise, but my pile of running goodies have proved me wrong!! looking forward to your Grad blog!!! Gayle

[smhall Graduate]

Marvelous, jrwtc!! You are almost at that Grad run!! It is quite a journey, isn't it? Well worth every step if I do say so myself!!

Enjoy the last couple of runs of the program and then get that wonderful "Graduate" badge!!

Keep Running!!

Steve

[ty272]

Awesome work!! I'm not long back from a week 4 run that was Terrrrrible(!) so its nice to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel and it really does work. xx

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Just as well Father Christmas was generous with the hankies this year... very, very proud of you!

[jrwtc Graduate]

Thank you! I am very pleased. Did Week 9 run 2 this morning. New Years Day will be my last run of week 9