I did it!

[MrsBump]

I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 3! As the world’s least sporty person, I hardly imagined it would be possible. Snails overtook me all the way, but who cares! I began C25K after the very unexpected death of my beloved dog in April: without his walks I needed something else to get me out of the house. The programme has given me a real boost and helped through a very sad time, when I could easily have become a sofa-dwelling heap of self-pity. When I'm out running I still see my lovely dog-walking friends, and now I’m even on grinning terms with a few fellow runners. (We only ever exchanged scowls when I was in the dog-walking camp!) It’s been a great help to have this forum throughout and to read about others on the same journey.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program!😁👍🎉🎉🎉

I have pinned on your well deserved graduate badge !

Do please take a look at this link now for post C25K ideas !

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running !

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations Chipshop on graduating from C25K, well done, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement, sorry about the unexpected death of your dog in April

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you

[Liono Graduate]

Many Congratulations! I admire you for turning a negative into such a positive.

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Liono]

Thanks Liono

[Brixcos Graduate in reply to Liono]

Liono, how are you doing? 🤔

[Liono Graduate in reply to Brixcos]

I'm ok thanks Brixcos! Been to the physio, will do a post later today - lots of exercises and waiting for some orhtotic insoles to arrive!

[Liono Graduate in reply to Liono]

(or orthotic even 😂)

[Brixcos Graduate in reply to Liono]

Sounds like progress! Look forward to reading your update later 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations and every well done... this is just the start!

As for snails...they absolutely get exactly where they want to be !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

See what I mean!

snails

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m a snail 🐌😂😂😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

Join the elite club and welcomexxx

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

In that case you've probably overtaken me a few times!

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yep, what's the rush?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MrsBump]

Indeed !!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Yay!!! Virtual cheering for you here. Congratulations! Are you going to celebrate? 🥳 🏃‍♀️ 🏅

Sorry to hear about your dog. They’re really part of the family. Glad that running has helped you through a tough time. ❤️

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you! Yes, still miss him a lot.

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Congratulations 🎉🏃‍♀️ It’s a great feeling isn’t it xx

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Tazzy_wazzy]

Certainly is!

[Me_time Graduate]

Congratulations! Very well done. I can imagine how you feel, I am a very non sporty person and I just could not believe it when I finished it. Enjoy and celebrate. Happy consolidation runs!

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Me_time]

Thank you!

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Congratulations 👏🏻 well done for getting out there and finding that running is now a positive part of your life now 🏃🏽‍♀️👍🏻

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

Thank you

[Lola-bear Graduate]

Well done and congratulations 👏 it’sa great feeling enjoy your celebrations.So sorry for your loss, I’m a dog owner it’sa horrible time when we lose them so extra kudos to you for getting out and taking action.

Happy running 😊

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Lola-bear]

Aw, thank you for your kind words

[Brixcos Graduate]

Congratulations! Now you're a real runner! Look forward to hearing about your next snail moves! 🏃‍♀️🥇🎉🏆

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Brixcos]

Thank you. Am hoping to progress to sloth over the next few weeks!

[Running_at50 Graduate]

Well done on completing and so sorry to hear about your dog 😔 xx

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Running_at50]

Aw, thank you!

[Frenc Graduate]

What a lovely post MrsBump ! I think C25K is just amazing and has inspired so many people for so many reasons. I really enjoy a grin and a wave from fellow runners too. Well done on graduating! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank you. I always thought runners were a grumpy-looking lot before this, but now I realise they're just worn out!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Well done! It’s a huge thing for non runners isn’t it! Such an achievement! 👏👏👏 🥇 So sorry about your dog too - they are part of the family and give unconditional love so I can understand how devastating this would be 💔

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you! Yes, things just aren't the same without my cuddle monster.

[M0use Graduate]

🎉🎉💐💐👏👏 congratulations from a fellow unsporty graduate, it's amazing what you can do with the help of this programme and some determination. A fantastic achievement, enjoy your running future 😊

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to M0use]

Thank you. Those of us who were always picked last for teams will show 'em!

[Itsamiracle Graduate]

Well done..amazing achievement and I’m so sorry for the loss of your lovely dog.

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Thank you so much

[SaffaSam Graduate]

A huge congrats to you, and because I graduated this morning, hope I'm not being presumptuous when I say all the tears, self doubt and second guessing means that these moments are that much sweeter. I repeated W6R1 three times as I couldn't seem to get my breathing regulated and was always exhausted, so it took a little longer than 9 weeks but it's always the destination and not the journey... I have sought treatment and advice about the awful menopause symptoms I have, downloaded the NRC app and aim to get out 2-3 times a week and improve my time and distance (all at a snails pace) I hope your heart slowly heals and that your grief and loss become more bearable. Keep reaching for the stars x

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to SaffaSam]

Thanks so much. Many congratulations to you too! It took me an extra 2 or 3 weeks to get there as well which, as you say, makes it all the more gratifying in the end x

[Swimming24 Graduate]

Well done Chipshop for not only starting, which is often the hardest part but making it to the finish line. You deserve that well done badge 👏👏

[MrsBump Graduate in reply to Swimming24]

Thank you!

[Freesia110]

That’s amazing. Loved reading your post!!Massive congratulations 💕🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

[MrsBump Graduate]

Thanks so much, Freesia x