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AndygaleGraduate10
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I've been regularly running 5ks since graduating Couch to 5k but 3 months ago I started to think about 10k and set about building up training.

And it all came together yesterday. Out for usual weekend run run, at 8k I just knew I could hang in there for 10k. I had thought I would do it in 70+mins but did it in 64mins. Had a feeling of total elation and been buzzing ever since.

I started running over a year ago to help with my mental health and running has been there for me as I have dealt with personal issues and continue to do so. And reading the posts in this community also help me in terms of motivation and that Im not alone in recognising the power of running.

Thanks for everything.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Very well done Andygale, you did it! It’s such an amazing feeling the first time you run that epic distance, and doing it in 64 minutes is phenomenal. 👍👊👏😀🎉

I hope you’ll remain buzzing for the whole weekend. You deserve to! 😀

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks very much and yes I did stay buzzing!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Congratulations to you Andygale on running your first 10K, well done, onwards and upwards, to get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE10 next to your username leave a message on the May graduate10 post on the healthunlocked graduate10 homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran a 10K.

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Thanks. Will do 😉

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TeachermGraduate10

That’s brilliant, well done! Enjoy that buzz. I run for my mental health too - it’s a game-changer, isn’t it?

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to Teacherm

Thanks very much. Running really is a game-changer...I really dont like to think where i'd be if I hadnt found running...keep on running 😉

Brilliant job- and what a great time too- not surprised that you are buzzing!

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks 😁

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Just super... and a great time too!!! Go get that badge Graduate 10!!!

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks. Really appreciate it. Will do 😁

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JonathanPGraduate10

Fantastic Andygale - well done on your first 10k!🎉😀

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Fit4lifeGraduate10

Well done buddy !! There's a great feel good factor on running your first 10K and you will always remember the exact point your run finished !! A landmark and a pivotal accomplishment !! You must be buzzing and chomping at the bit for your next training session !! Well done . The benefits of running are on going and even when we feel down and lose heart occasionally we are still winners !! We get out of it as much as we are prepared to invest , keep going !!

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AndygaleGraduate10 in reply to Fit4life

Thanks. Really appreciate it. And yes cant wait for next run midweek 😁

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