Success!!!! Can you hear me cheering?

[MaryDerry]

Done, done done! I did it. Week 9 run 3 done! Can't believe it. Me, the total non-runner. Now to get the speed up. Am no were near 5k. I am American so I talk in miles. Think I only ran just over 2 miles today. But will keep at it. Yeah!!

[Norni Graduate]

Well done Mary -a great achievement! It must feel really wonderful. I've just started so it is lovely to hear of your success.

I'm also thinking in miles because I went to school way before the metric system and we talk about miles when we drive. How far is 5k in miles anyway?

Good luck with increasing your speed.

[gdeann Graduate in reply to Norni]

3.2 miles! I'm an American, but my hubby is into math/measurements, he clued me in. Gayle

[MaryDerry Graduate]

Well, don't quote me, Norni, but I reckon it is 3 miles. Perhaps someone will set us straight on that. Good luck, you will end up loving it. I have.

[Cazvs Graduate]

Woohoo! Well done

Yes, 5k is about 3 miles. I'm getting the hang of this metric thing too.

[greenlegs Graduate]

Fantastic Mary! It is so good to hear when people finish that graduation run.

5km is about 3.2 miles. I've always thought in miles too, but now I know what 5k looks like as I've measured it out on a map on a route near my house. Though I suppose there's nothing magical about 5k really, is there?

I've just got a book in the post - Chi Running - and am really liking what I've read so far. It's all about 'effortless, injury-free running' which sounds just what I'm after! It has a definite focus on good form, and running with a smile, rather than going for speed with a grimace!

[wideawake Graduate]

Congratulations on making it. Well done.

5K is approximately 3.1 miles unless you want to be really pedantic and go to further decimal places

I was somewhat despondent about the distance I covered, but I now feel I'm making progress. Keep at it.

[skf28 Graduate]

that's fantastic - well done - really a great achievement

[ajf10 Graduate]

Well done - what a fantastic achievement! You must be absolutely thrilled. I'm just about to start week 2, so it is great to hear about your success.

[gdeann Graduate]

Well done Mary!!!!! Congratulations and cheers! Gayle

[Esprit Graduate]

Fantastic Mary!!! Congratulations!

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Brilliant achievement, Mary - well done!