W9R3 Done : I can't believe I have done it... - Couch to 5K

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W9R3 Done

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WilberJohnGraduate
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I can't believe I have done it, honestly. I started out weighing, shamefully, 19stone 8 pounds. Couldn't run a bath frankly.

Now, I have just finished the last of the 27 runs. 4.5 km in 30 mins, no stopping. Absolutely no way I could have done it without the support on here (and Jo Whiley in my ears).

Now weigh 17 stone 5 pounds, but an awful lot fitter and happier.

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

This is absolutely brilliant news! Massive congratulations to you. I hope you’re celebrating how amazing your journey has been, and how this in only the end of the beginning! 🏃‍♀️🥳👩‍🎓💪🏅

You can get your graduation badge here…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There’s a great guide to post c25k running here…

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Who knows where those runner’s legs will take you next? Have fun consolidating your brilliant feat in finishing c25k ❤️

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CmoiGraduate

Congratulations WilberJohn , that's such an achievement. Do follow the links in MissUnderstanding 's post, and happy running!

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Woohoo! 🥳 That's amazing, you are one determined person. Wishing you many happy runs 😊

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CALP_

wow !! Well done you!!! 😀

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Madmabeline

Congratulations. What a great feeling it must be to have completed the entire challenge. 😀

JeremiahObadiah profile image
JeremiahObadiahGraduate

Oh well done indeed.

It’s a fab feeling to achieve Week9 run 3 and your weight loss in addition -I’ve a feeling you won’t regret this!!!

Keep posting , it’s inspiring.

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SueAppleRunGraduate

That's wonderful, congratulations 😊👏

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Runnin-gGraduate

Great achievement, well done 👏🏽

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RollingPeaGraduate

Standing ovation 👏 , and high fives ✋ for completing the course. You have graduated🏆 you are probably still celebrating 🎉🎉 and from now on you will always be a runner.This forum is a great place to learn about the next steps as you continue your journey. Stay strong 💪 and enjoy!

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John_WGraduateAmbassador

That's fantastic, well done! Congratulations ... now time to consolidate... so continue with 3x 30 mins per week for the next 2-3 weeks or so and then you can start to gently progress if you feel like doing so. Time to claim your badge and maybe look at our Bridge to 10k forum (with plans).

You've reached the end of your new beginning - your running journey really starts here - exciting times ahead!

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JetsNannaGraduate

Well done! Feels great doesn’t it 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done you.... you have done and are doing wonderfully Go get that badge !

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LionoGraduate

How wonderful to read, Congratulations! 🎉

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445600Graduate

absolutely brilliant well done massive pat on the back ! It’s a brilliant feeling when you complete a run ! I couldn’t believe it when I completed C25K once again brilliantly done 🥳🎉👏🍾

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DontlikerunningGraduate

Wow! What a fab outcome - effort well rewarded 👍

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MrsLydiaWickhamGraduate

Ledgend 👏🏆

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