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Fabulous450’s Runniversary πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ - I started this Programme 2 years Ago Today! ❀️

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I started this amazing C25K Programme 2 years ago today! It is a time to look back and see how far I have come.

Day 1 Post:

I’m absolutely thrilled with myself for starting this journey. I’ve spend my whole life saying I’m not a runner and now I’m saying β€œOh yes, I am”. I’m feeling proud!! πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Wish me luck!!

Graduation Day & My Birthday Post! 14th July 2018!

I’ve found a willfullness to continue no matter the obstacles that have seemed to stack up over and over πŸ’ͺ🏽. I’ve laughed at them and myself (a lot) too😊! When I went running outside for the first time, I had palpitations! Seriously, my heart was racing out of sheer fearπŸ˜–! I fumbled to set the app πŸ“² , looking for keysπŸ”‘ , getting the music going with the app simultaneously πŸ“² 🎡. All while β€œjust leave it for another time, you don’t need to do this” sounded in my head πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈ! But, I’ve had some choice words for the mind over the past 9 weeks πŸ”¨ ! I am doing it 🦾! And I’ve only gone and done it! πŸŽ“ πŸ†

And The Bit Still Relevant Today & Everyday:

This forum and everyone on here, admin, mentors, graduates, runners at all stages have all given me so much support and encouragement πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°! I cannot thank you all enough! I’ve done something I could once only dream of! πŸ˜†

And today I’m celebrating, with an intervals run, just like day 1, (only I’m a bit better at it now πŸ˜‚) & I’m so happy, because I’m still doing it!! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³ My running journey continues against all the odds that have come my way πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ!! Thank you! Big hugs to you ALL!

Happy running Runners!! ❀️

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Dexy5Graduate10

You are Fabulous . Well done on your 2 years of running, I have enjoyed watching your journey. Keep safe keep running.

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Thank you so much Dexy5!πŸ€— I’ve also enjoyed and been inspired by you & UpTheStanley! There’s nothing like a run in the mind to get you up and out there for your own bit of running glow!! 😁😁❀️

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Buddy34Graduate10

Congratulations on your 2 year runniversary Fabulous450. Hope you enjoyed your anniversary run πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

I did!! πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Thanks so much Buddy34! πŸ€—! The intervals were brilliant too! A good solid build up to a spectacular go for it run πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ πŸ’¨ πŸ’¨ !! I came home rocking that β€˜yes, I did it’ feeling! 😁❀️

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SybilwGraduate10

Happy anniversary Fab. What a good way to celebrate - it’s both good for your stamina and highlights how far you’ve come (even with your well documented struggles! πŸ˜†). Keep going, keep posting and keep inspiring. πŸ₯‚

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSybilw

Thanks Sybilw!! πŸ€—πŸ€—! Truth is, both the great times and the struggles have played their part in making these two years feel absolutely amazing!! Finding the courage to get up, get out there and keep going is really the greatest gift!! 😁❀️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That’s so impressive and inspiring, thank you for being on this forum and sharing

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks so much WillowandSola!! πŸ€— I have a lot to thank the Forum for continuing to inspire and motivate me to keep going too! ❀️

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Congrats on your 2year Runniversary! Time sure does fly. Keep being you and enjoying those runs, Fabulous style!

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks so much SaskAlliecat!! πŸ€— It’s good to be able to look back. It’s been 2 whole years! 😱! πŸ˜ƒ ❀️

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

What a fabulous post Fabulous450 happy running indeed πŸ€—

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks so much Grannyhugs!! Happy running to you too! We’ve got this! 🀩 ❀️

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Deals1Graduate10

Well done. Happy runniversary. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toDeals1

Thanks so much Deals1!! πŸ€— It felt so good to be out there still running today! ❀️

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

Congratulations on your 2nd runniversary! (That must be Lycra as a gift 😁🎁!) You and your positive posts are quite simply Fabulous!!

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSlinkymalinki

Thanks so much Slinkymalinki!! πŸ€— Today I went out running leggings and a simple t-shirt! Something akin to my Day 1 run, before I bought any proper running gear πŸ˜‚! No fuss! I just thought that will do very nicely for today! 😁❀️

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Cracking post Fab450! Congratulations on your Runniversary and many more of them!!

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

Thanks so much Oldgirlruns!! πŸ€— I really have had a great day! Bringing back such good memories has made me smile & laugh! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

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David_G

Happy Runniversary Fab450! πŸ™‚πŸ‘ You’ve come so far and done a great job!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ

I’d echo your comments about this forum and everyone on it - I doubt whether I’d still be running without the support and encouragement from virtual running buddies!😊

Take care, stay safe 🌈 and enjoy your next year’s running!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toDavid_G

Thanks so much David_G!! πŸ€— It’s been an amazing day!! I’m so boosted by this anniversary! 2 years!...😱! Wonderful!! 😁❀️

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Congratulations on your 2nd runniversary Fab. Great run to celebrate πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ₯³πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

Thanks so much Sandie1961!! πŸ€— Ah...it really has been a wonderful day!! ❀️

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KatnapGraduate10

Brilliant post! Fabulous even 😍

πŸŽ‰ Happy 2nd Runniversary πŸŽ‰

Keep on keeping on!

Since lockdown I've noticed a lot of new runners with mobile app active in one hand, stopping and starting running with ear buds or headphones on. Good luck to you all and I hope one day you too will be posting about your runniversary πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toKatnap

Thanks so much Katnap!! πŸ€— I will do!! πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ

Yes...more runniversary’s!! πŸ™ŒπŸ½ πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

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JonathanPGraduate10

Happy 2nd runniversary Fab450! Yes, life-changing, isn't it ?πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ˜€

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toJonathanP

Thanks so much JonathanP!! πŸ€— It sure is life changing! 😁❀️

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Irish-JohnGraduate10

Happy Runaversary Fab! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜Š

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

Thanks so much Irish-John!! πŸ€—πŸ€—β€οΈ

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Irish-JohnGraduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

😘

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Happy runniversary Fab. Really good to read your running story..,you are one awesome runner πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ₯‚

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Aaah thanks so much Beachcomber66!! πŸ€— It does feel good saying it’s been 2 years since that first run! Already 😲...πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

You are, just as your name suggests...fabulous!!! You’ve come such a long way in those 2 years and have had many things thrown in your path to hinder your progress but you have stepped on them, crushed them and carried on! You inspire so many people without even realising...and all while you’ve got so many other things to contend with...well done to you for your sheer determination and unstoppability...and a very happy runniversary to you Fab xxxx

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

Thank you so much Mummycav!! πŸ€— You’ve all been so wonderful and that keeps me going, knowing it’s ok when I’m on pause, but I also know that I’m going to keep on going back out there! ❀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

We’re always here whether your on pause or on the run xxx

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Fab, you are amazing! I remember reading your posts when I first started running (June 2018) and used you as inspiration. It worked, so thank YOU for your running journey! ❀️

Keep being Fabulous. Something tells me you will! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks so much Cheeky!! πŸ€—πŸ€— It’s always an adventure, so I think I will too! πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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TailChaserGraduate10

Whoop πŸ™Œ whoop πŸ™Œ!!! Fabulous Fab! Happy runniversary to you! Hasn’t two years of running gone quickly! Here’s to many, many more πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ˜

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toTailChaser

Thanks so much TailChaser!! πŸ€—πŸ€—!

It’s very strange knowing it’s been 2 years ⏰. It really has flown by!😯

I’m so glad I can say that running is something that I do too. Better late than never!! πŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

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Symi

Huge well done! Can you tell us more about your running routine?

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSymi

Hi Symi!! Thank you so much! πŸ€— Well...at the risk of sounding uncommitted, I haven’t got oneπŸ₯΄.

I found that, for me, the more requirements I added, if I didn’t stick to β€˜the plan’ that made me feel bad. It was demotivating at times.

So, I asked myself what this was about for me? It’s something that I want to consider as being just what I do, as casually as eating and sleeping. I’m not training for anything specific. I’m sure I would do it slightly different for those circumstances.

But really....I’m just having fun, enjoying that I run, a quiet time for me, where I take time out and just go with the flow. It’s great to free up the mind too.

At the moment I’m going out a couple of times per week. Over the past 2 years, I’ve been out for 10 minute runs and 1 hour runs. (Not so many of the 1 hour ones, πŸ˜‚)! I just scroll through my app and pick a guided run that fits the mood of the moment and I go!! There’s even a β€˜don’t wanna run’ guided run on my app. And I’ve done that one too! πŸ˜‚

And I’m not too hard on myself if I don’t. There’s always the comeback run waiting! ❀️

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Symiβ€’ in reply toFabulous450

Sounds doable! Thanks for sharing!

Do you do stretching/ yoga/ anything else to compliment your running?

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toSymi

Hi Symi! πŸ‘‹πŸ½ Yes, I do some exercises from YouTube in between my runs. It allows me to fit in some exercise every day. Mostly just the 7 minute HITT ones. It’s hard to say there’s no time to do it! πŸ˜‚ I find it better for me to do the run or exercise first thing in the morning. So it’s all done and dusted and I feel more ready for the rest of the day to begin! βœ…β€οΈ

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Happy runniversary Fabulous450 ! Whoop whoop πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸΎπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ™‚ And well done! Your enthusiasm is never-ending and highly infectious (in a very good way) and it’s clear from your posts that you love to run.

Here’s to the future and I wish you many happy injury-free miles of running amok πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ™‚

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you so much Irishprincess!! πŸ€—πŸ€— I do absolutely love that I can run!! It’s always amazing to me. I doubt I’ll ever be running a marathon, but it’s definitely a β€˜This Girl Can’ achievement for me πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜!! I’m so happy with that!! ❀️

Happy Runniversary Fabulous! You are a a consistent source of encouragement and support on the forum. As we know; in life you get out what you put in :) Keep on running!

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Aah thank you so much helenwheels!! I’m always so excited by what I can do, even though things don’t always go to plan πŸ˜‚. I only need to think back to Day1 and I’m re-energised by how much has changed!! 🀩❀️

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RaspberrypinkGraduate10

I love this post. So very positive. Happy run my runiversary! Keep on doing what you do! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toRaspberrypink

Thanks so much Raspberrypink!! πŸ€— You too!! 🀩🀩❀️

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Run46Graduate10

Congrats on your 2 year Runniversary Fab, and what better way to start off the celebrations than with a good run πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰

Well done πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toRun46

Thank you so much Run46! πŸ€— It was one of those days where β€˜not’ running was simply not going to happen!! It was in the diary! Like a date with destiny!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‰β€οΈ

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Dee_N

Happy 2 year anniversary special lady! So proud! Xxx

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toDee_N

Thanks so much Dee!! πŸ€—πŸ€— And you keep on your amazing running journey too, wonderful lady!! 😍❀️

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Strangethings

Well done you - you are an inspiration

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toStrangethings

Thank you so much Strangethings!! πŸ€—πŸ€— You genuinely all inspire me too! No matter how we feel, we’re never alone! ❀️

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Happy runniversary πŸŽ‚πŸ₯‚

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toBaddieThePirate

Thanks so much BTP!! πŸ€—πŸ€—β€οΈ

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Mum22boysGraduate10

Happy 2nd runniversary! Loved reading your post and seeing how positive you were on your very first post. Thanks for all your encouragement and support and hears to many more unplanned, unstructured but fabulous runs πŸ€—πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toMum22boys

Thanks so much Mum22boys!! πŸ€—πŸ€— I’ll continue to go with the flow!! I’m happiest that way!! 🀩🀩❀️

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CoddfishGraduate10

well done Fabulous, it's a delight to keep running, isn't it. Congratulations on your anniversary.

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Fabulous450Graduate10β€’ in reply toCoddfish

Thanks so much Coddfish πŸ€—!! It certainly is. There have been times when I’ve felt like I I’ve fallen off the wagon mind, but I’ve learned that it’s just something to work through, adjust and go back out there again. πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ˜β€οΈ

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