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Birthday Run! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Vix_ypGraduate10
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I hope youโ€™re all enjoying the weekend and the lovely weather! ๐ŸŒž

I decided to start the Bridge to 10K today, as itโ€™s my birthday. I feel that as I reach a โ€˜new age,โ€™ Iโ€™m ready to mark my special day with the start of the next phase of my running journey.

I graduated C25K on 23rd August and have been running 5k, three times a week since. All my running history has been outdoors, which at times has been a struggle (as a lot of my routes have included numerous hills). But thanks to my generous family, I now have a fab new treadmill (and it would be rude not to use it). Iโ€™m hoping that this will encourage me to run regularly throughout the winter months ahead (although I do still want to venture outdoors when I can).

I feel thoroughly spoilt and enjoyed every second of my 2.5K run and I also wore my new Garmin watch (birthday gift to self). ๐Ÿ˜‚

Who would have thought that I would be so excited to receive such gifts and eager for a run on my birthday!!! This demonstrates how great the C25K plan is and how running is becoming a new way of living for me.

Onwards and upwards.....๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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David_G

Congratulations Vix, thatโ€™s a great decision. Happy birthday too! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚

Just take B210K slowly and steadily and youโ€™ll get through it. I followed Ju-Juโ€™s โ€œ10 is the magic numberโ€ plan. Thereโ€™s usually a โ€˜pinned postโ€™ for it on the B210K community. ๐Ÿ™‚ I found it excellent and graduated a few weeks ago. Just remember itโ€™s not about time and pace, itโ€™s about distance๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

Good luck with it all! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคž

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to David_G

Thank you so much David_G and congratulations on graduating the B210K plan! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ†

I acknowledge that my pace was fast today (as I found treadmill running easier) but I plan on slowing my pace as I increase the distance. I have made a note of Ju-Juโ€™s plan, thank you! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

I wish you all the best on your running journey! ๐Ÿ˜€

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Happy Birthday to you! It is amazing how C25k changes us even as to what we may like for our birthday gifts! Well done to you! Take it easy as it is easy to be injured pushing too hard too soon. I'm hoping for an early birthday present of a PB at a Parkrun! Such a change from ever before! All the very best for your onward running journey. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‚

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Thank you so much 61andtrying!

I will take it easy and have taken your advice on board. ๐Ÿ‘ I wish you all the best in your forthcoming Parkrun, let me know how you get on!

Best wishes! ๐Ÿค—

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ShakywakeyGraduate10

Happy birthday and happy post C25k running. Iโ€™m now following Ju-Juโ€™s plan. Itโ€™s great. Enjoy the treadmill ๐Ÿ˜

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to Shakywakey

Thank you so much Shakywakey!

Good luck with Ju-Juโ€™s plan, youโ€™re doing brilliantly! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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Dexy5Graduate10

Happy Birthday Vix_yp. What a great idea to start a new plan in your new year. Iโ€™m on W3 of jujuโ€™s plan so come and join us on this new quest. You can join at any time. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thank you Dexy5! I will take a peek and catch up on your progress!

Good luck with the plan! ๐Ÿค—

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Cheesecake1990

Congratulations on your progress! My birthday is coming up soon, youโ€™ve inspired me to start a new running goal on my birthday too!

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to Cheesecake1990

Thank you Cheesecake1990! Iโ€™m pleased to hear that Iโ€™ve inspired you, perhaps you can slip in a few requests for your birthday too.

Best wishes ๐Ÿค—

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Cheesecake1990

Iโ€™m running a marathon on mine ๐Ÿ˜†

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Wow....well done you! I hope you enjoy your marathon misswobble! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

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misswobbleGraduate10

Yup running IS an actual birthday treat. We get it ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‚

Happy birthday ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Great! Thank you so much! I hope you have a fab birthday too misswobble! ๐Ÿค—

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misswobbleGraduate10

Itโ€™s not til November. Time to think about my wish list ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Absolutely! You have plenty of time to think about what you want! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘

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Maybe58Graduate10

Happy Birthday!

I can say also that C25K and beyond has become a way of life for me too!

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Vix_ypGraduate10 in reply to Maybe58

Thank you Maybe58! Isnโ€™t it wonderful? So pleased to hear that it has changed your life too.

Enjoy running! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€

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