1 year. 100 runs. 5k. 34m 47s. So happy!

[Anniemurph]

I did it! It's one year to the day since I did my very first Week 1 Run 1 and nearly keeled over in the gutter. But today it felt okay - not great, but I don't think I'll ever actually enjoy the physical act of running for itself. But oh, the sense of achievement and that runner's high afterwards - it's a hard feeling to beat

Thank you to all of you who've cheered me on through injury, desperation, depression and confusion. Here's to the next year - and beyond! This is a fantastic, supportive group of lovely people, and I hope wherever you are, whatever you're doing, that your next run is a great one. Happy running

Annie xxx

[con-brio Graduate]

So you made it after all! Congratulations on a marvellous achievement and great determination. What's the next challenge?

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to con-brio]

Thank you I'm signed up for a Race for Life in July, so before then I want to be able to do a comfortable 5k (ha!) and I'll venture out to a Parkrun. Tonight, though, a large glass of wine

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Well done Annie and keep on running! xox

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to DeliaItaly]

Thanks, Delia

[jenniej Graduate]

Congratulations, very well done. That's a great time for 5k.

I started on 2nd April last year so just a week ahead of you. Like you this fantastic forum has kept me going thru' all the highs & lows. Very best wishes for your next year of running

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to jenniej]

Thanks, jennie - I hadn't realised you were only a week ahead of me! All the best to you also for your next year of running

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Well done Annie, many congratulations, what a difference a year makes eh!?! I never doubted you would not complete your 100th run. You had faith in the programme but more importantly you had faith in yourself.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Thanks, oldgirl - what a difference indeed! Like many others on this forum, I now fret if I can't get out for a run

[AnnieW55]

Congratulations Annie - glad you were able to do the 100 on THE day.

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks, Annie - it felt great

[gdeann Graduate]

A smilie for every 10 runs! WHOOT-WHOOT!!!! Annie, you rocked it!!!!! Enjoy that BOTTLE of wine, its much deserved! Gayle giving you a high-five from USA!!!!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to gdeann]

Yay, you always make me smile, Gayle Thank you for all the smilies, I love 'em! I will raise a glass to each and everyone of my c25k friends this evening

[gdeann Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

A glass??? Box wine is very popular here in the States...hic*hic* I was so excited to see the 100th run, I just noticed your time! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to gdeann]

Yes, but if I raise a glass to each and every one of you... I was quite pleased with my time too

[justmole Graduate]

That us a lovely blog to read. I hope I am like you in a year from now! X

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to justmole]

You will be! Follow the programme and you will be a graduate very soon. It took me a long time to get there (50 runs not 27) and if you look at my average it's only running twice a week, but if I can do it, anyone can! Good luck, and let us know how you're getting on

[SBG356 Graduate]

I am so happy for you Annie that you managed to get out today and achieve a very magic milestone!! Happy running anniversary!! Super run and super time too!

You enjoy that wine tonight; you have well and truely worked hard for it!!

Sue x

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to SBG356]

Thanks, Sue! The comments on here mean as much as the achievement itself I'll toast all my lovely c25k friends tonight

Annie x

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

I'll drink to that Annie. Hope the police don't decide to breathalyse runners in the morning!!

It would go something like this:-

Officers questions

Name - Oldgirl

Address - Healthunlocked officer

Occupation - Slow runner officer

Qualification - C25K Graduate nice officer

Blow in the tube runner - I can't officer I'm almost at the end of my 5K and I'm all out of puff!!

Well in that case I have no option but to send you on your way, and my advise to you would be don't drink too much the night before a run

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Ha ha, funny Oldgirl - mine might include 'I can't stop now, officer, I'm going for my personal 5k record' Fortunately I don't need to go out tomorrow morning, so all will be well

[Stefliser Graduate]

Congratulations!!!

What a fantastic achievement, and an great time for 5K too!!

Enjoy the wine (champagne?) and the rest! Then here's hoping you'll enjoy many many more great runs!!

[Anniemurph Graduate]

Thank you - I'm so happy Oooh, champagne, there's a thought! And thanks for the good wishes for many more great runs - same to you too

[Stefliser Graduate]

Thank you!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Stefliser]

Sorry - messed up the reply feature. It's 'cos I'm dizzy with excitement (or champagne :D)

[greenlegs Graduate]

Well done Annie! Really pleased you managed to get to your 100th run ok, on the day. Very good time too! Hope you don't have too big a headache tomorrow!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to greenlegs]

hic Thanks, greenlegs - I think all the support on here gave me wings

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Happy Anniversary and congratulations Annie! Just look how many fellow graduates are here with you still This is a little thank you from me, a relative newcomer, for all the support you've given those of starting recently. You are so right ... this is an amazing place - made so by the likes of people like you. Keep on running ... May the roads stay flat and the weather sunny for you always. Cheers, Linda xx

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Thank you Linda - I'm wiping a little tear from my eye right now I love that - 'may the roads stay flat' - wonderful

Annie xx

[swanscot Graduate]

Congratulations on a year of running and 100 runs. Here's to the next 100!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to swanscot]

Thanks, swanscot - I wonder if I can do the next 100 in under a year?

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

Congratulations! What an achievement and what a journey! Enjoy your celebration, it's very well deserved

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

Thanks, rollertoaster, it does indeed feel like I have achieved something Here's to all of us on this journey - cheers!

[sfb350 Graduate]

Nice one Annie ! Here's to the next hundred runs.....Cheers !

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to sfb350]

Thank you! (hic!)

[Khrissy Graduate]

Congratulations Annie! A big high five from me and enjoy that wine - I'll be raising a glass to you on Friday!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Khrissy]

Thank you, Khrissy! I look forward to hearing from you on Friday

[Katsmeat Graduate]

Congratulations Annie! You had a fab anniversary run - well done. Here's to the next year!

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to Katsmeat]

Thanks, Kat! It was great to achieve such a milestone - to think that I have stuck to something for a whole year is fab!

[alcopop Graduate]

definitely blog of the week.....you so deserve a medal. well done you and thank you for being an inspiration

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to alcopop]

Thank you! It feels a bit Oscar-speech-ish, but I really truly couldn't have done it without all the support on this forum. All the best with your running