Yes Laura ... I finally believe you ...W9R3 :)

[amsjo]

... never really believed I could do it, but step by step, snorting, dribbling and not a pretty sight, I have finally completed c25k ... how ?

.. still not sure on that one, but with the help of my fantastic hubbie who ran with me (daughter and dog had both dropped out by week 5), the support of all you wonderful people who are on this journey of your own with me, who believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself, and my ever faithful, nagging and encouraging Laura ... I made it

I have laughed, cried, sworn, run through snow, ice, rain, wind and freezing temperatures, and I have conquered my mind and feel better than I have done in many years. I have added years to my life, my BP is lower and I now know if I put my mind to it I can achieve anything .. life really does begin after 40

So big hugs and kisses to you all and keep going as you can do it too x x x

[alcopop Graduate]

Wow.......a proud moment indeed, virtual hugs all round You are proof that it works!!!

Marathon next???

Congratulations......

[amsjo Graduate in reply to alcopop]

...need to actually get the 5K yet ... I'm not the fastest runner but yes the C25K defiantly works

Keep running Alcopop ..you can do it too

[con-brio Graduate]

Congrats and thanks for encouraging us wee undergrads in this, your moment of glory!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to con-brio]

Thanks Con-brio ...won't be long until you do it too

[earl-grey-sian Graduate]

Fantastic news amsjo. Well done

[amsjo Graduate in reply to earl-grey-sian]

Thanks egs ... you have really helped me along the way

[greenlegs Graduate]

Oh, so well done amsjo! I've been hanging around waiting to see your graduation triumph since reading your earlier blog - so very glad to see you arrive!

Now go and send your message to the NHS editor - look in the directory under admin, if you haven't already.

You will look so good with a green badge! Now you can start thinking about parkruns perhaps?

[amsjo Graduate in reply to greenlegs]

Greenlegs ... needed you along this journey... thank you so much for all your comments support and advice, it has helped push me on until the end

[k6daisy Graduate]

Hooray! We made it together on the same day! Enjoy your evening and look forward to some celebrations. x

[amsjo Graduate in reply to k6daisy]

Congratulations to you too ... hope you celebrated well

[OldNed Graduate]

Well done you; onward, ever onward!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to OldNed]

thanks x

[LondonKel Graduate]

Well done! I love all these graduation posts - you can practically feel the joy!!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to LondonKel]

...good job it's not a visual post as I don't look my best after running

[AuntieAli Graduate]

Great stuff!! Well done! You've put everything in to achieving what you have, and its brilliant you shared your journey.

Get that graduate badge!! Get tackling your next running goal! Keep running!

Very well done

Ali x

[amsjo Graduate in reply to AuntieAli]

Thanks Ali ... still need to hit the 5K so thats where I head next ... speed and staminia ... the difference is now I believe I can achieve it x

[Bilby Graduate]

Awesome news - Congratulations!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to Bilby]

Thanks

[AnnieW55]

Brilliant. Well done - enjoy the moment and celebrate.

[amsjo Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks Annie ... will do

[shinjin Graduate]

Congratulations amazing feeling isn't it.

A nice new green badge will look perfect next to you icon and name.

[amsjo Graduate in reply to shinjin]

Thanks ... looking forward to the badge

[Khrissy Graduate]

Yay! A fellow graduate! I feel we've bumped along this journey together and encouraged each other at various points! Can't wait to see the badge

[amsjo Graduate in reply to Khrissy]

Thanks Khrissy ... always think my dog and your cat are chasing each other round the site on posts

Cannot wait for the badge either (in fact I was so excited I emailed all the admin before even doing my grad blog

[TX-Bluebonnet Graduate]

Well done and congratulations! Sounds like a lot of chilly, wet runs, but you did it, yay!!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to TX-Bluebonnet]

Hi TX ... thanks for that ... always think of you running in lovely warm weather ... think with my sweating I am better off in the rain

[ajf10 Graduate]

Huge congratulations amsjo - it feels great doesn't it? Go get your badge!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to ajf10]

Thanks ajf .. does feel good

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation! I love reading graduation blogs because it takes me right back to that moment Don't worry about the 5k, that will come, and enjoy your fantastic achievement - well done!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks Anniemorph ... how is it going for you now? Keep up the good work yourself as you too have done so well ;P

[Hidden]

Congratulations! I love earring graduation stories, helps keep me motivated. Thanks!

[Hidden]

*hearing

[amsjo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thought I might get graduate C25K earring then ... got very excited Thanks for the support

[SBG356 Graduate]

Very well done and congratulations to you!! All you have to do now is run through sunshine!!

Welcome to the Grad Club and I hope you enjoyed your celebrations - fantastic!

Sue

[amsjo Graduate in reply to SBG356]

Thank you ... good to make it to the club

[suki_007 Graduate]

Super well done! Springtime running will be like bliss for you!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to suki_007]

Yeah ...springtime running ... in the snow ... my favourite

[helleb Graduate]

congratulations!love reading your blogs,keeps the rest of us going!

[amsjo Graduate in reply to helleb]

Thanks ..the blogs got me through it

[r4chsm1th Graduate]

Congratulations!! Virtual hug! What a beautiful post! x

[amsjo Graduate in reply to r4chsm1th]

Thanks for the hugs

[rockchick69 Graduate]

Fantastic news amsjo ((())) The green will really suit you. Good luck with going for the 5k.

[Gregg Graduate]

BE proud of yourself! You did an amazing job!