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I have finally run 5k!

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It's taken me 6 very enjoyable months to get here. It's not the fastest time in the world but that doesn't matter - I did it, I finally ran 5k for the first time in my life!

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Dtay1978

Congrats 🥳

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dijepGraduate10

Congratulations 🎊 🎉 🎈

It's worth the wait isn't it, enjoy the feeling of success x

Happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply todijep

It's a 'Runners High' like I haven't experienced since Week 5 run 3 of C25K! I had a little cry, I can't believe that I did it - me! When I think of how I am 54, overweight, have never been sporty, have always found sport difficult.

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dijepGraduate10 in reply toFoxglove2

I know that feeling 😊I was one of the kids that got left till last when teams were picked, not run since school and I'm 62!

Enjoy x

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FionamagsGraduate10

Yay that's fantastic!!! Bask in that success. 🏅🏅👏👏😁👍

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Archerygoddess60minGraduate

Wow, well done! Not a bad time either🏃‍♀️

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply toArcherygoddess

Thank you! I think lots and lots of consolidation (6 weeks) after graduating from C25K gave me a great platform to build on. I love the advice on here to take it slowly, it really works

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PlutoniumGraduate10

Well done. It's a great feeling. Be joyful at your success.

Well done Foxglove2, a great day indeed, it’s amazing what the body can do if we just stick at it. I hope you’ll keep going with the running now as it really is a life ( and health) changer. 🤗

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply to

I’ve a habit for life now I hope

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Buddy34Graduate10

Well done on your 5k . Time doesn't matter the point is you ran it and should be so pleased 😊😊👏

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Allbarron60minGraduate

Absolute star! Well done on getting that 5k under your belt. Good time too. You've just proved that age and physique are not the most important criteria. It's determination and sometimes bloody mindedness that gets you there!!!!Happy running Foxglove2

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply toAllbarron

What I love about running is that it’s for all ages. Everyone can do it and find a programme that’s kind to their age and circumstances and still get real health benefits

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Congratulations, I hope that feeling of great achievement stays with you for a long time. Happy running 🤗

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MeepmumGraduate10

Good on you, Im your age, also overweight and still 10 min slower😂

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply toMeepmum

Yay! 50-something ladies rock at running!!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That’s fantastic, that first 5k is amazing isn’t it? and our first 5k took 52 minutes so yours isn’t slow

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Foxglove2Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you xx

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Rayros21

Congratulations. Don't worry about the time, being able to reach 5k is a great achievement 👏👏👏

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TotalNewbie1Graduate10

Congratulations 🥳, fab feeling.

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Gwenllian1Graduate10

That’s brilliant! Congratulations. Great achievement.

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Over62

Fantastic achievement so pleased for you a great moment to savour. Keep going and build on what you’ve done. 😄🎉👏👍🏆🏅

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liam-1Graduate10

Well done keep up the good work. Feels great 👍🏻

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RoxdogGraduate10

Well done and how lovely that you describe an enjoyable 6 months!

I'm coming back from injury and haven't run 5k in a while, but I do remember it felt like a milestone. Never think too much about pace, just carry on enjoying your running.

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