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64 mins done with a week to spare, much thanks to Juju's magic plan and thanks again Coach Bennett and Kipchoge!!

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Well I did it, and a week earlier that the 60 min magic plan!!! Typical it was peeing down and windy and bloody hard work, but I was determined to do it and get my badge!! Been an awful week, one of my elderly dogs had a seizure on Monday, Tues I gave blood which didn't go as well as it should and a really stressful work week, resulting in me working from 7am to 10om last night, so not the best frame of mind to do my run this morning but I'm a stubborn and determined Capricorn, so I was doing it regardless!!

Thanks again to Coach Bennet and Kipchoge the marathon king, They both got me through it with their enthusiasm and motivation. Can't believe that 6 months ago I couldn't run 5 mins without thinking I was dying. I just love running now!!! Oh and the reason I went over the 60 mins I wanted to make sure I'd definitely done it, as last time I thought I'd done it, it was only 58mins!!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†

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CBDBGraduate10

Woohoo! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Nice one! You deserve a great run after that week. Hope it put a long lasting smile on your face!

Well done!!!

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to CBDB

Absolutely, do pleased with myself!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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PhoenixRiseGraduate10

Yay! Well done and congratulations ๐Ÿฅณ Hedgehogs123 ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to PhoenixRise

Thank you! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Congratulations on running for 60 minutes and and a little more ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘

To get your graduation badge and the words 60minGraduate next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked Graduate10 homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran for 60 minutes. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ ๐ŸŽ“

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Thank you. It's amazing how a virtual badge can make you more determined!!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Well Done! Congratulations on the 60 minutes! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Especially after the stresses of the week - just the release you needed ๐Ÿ‘

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64

Absolutely, and thank you!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

Yay well done! ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜ƒ Brilliant, running can really be such a release! Hope next week is less stressful and that your doggie's ok ๐Ÿค—

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever

Thank you, was just determined to do it! 10k magic plan next!! My fur baby seems ok at the moment. She's 12 next week, so just keeping an eye on her.๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿถ

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123

Aww bless ๐Ÿฅฐ my oldest dog is almost 10 and he's had fits on and off since he was 3 but he's fine otherwise. Keeping all our fingers and paws crossed for her๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

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Week7Graduate10

Congratulations! All your hard work's paid off!

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to Week7

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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58soonGraduate10

Hey Hedgehogs123 that's amazing! Well done. You're a 60min Graduate!!!!

I know what you mean about doing that bit extra just in case.... I do the same!

Week off for me as hip pain has come back with a vengeance, and my next run should be the 8k. So yoga this week and back to Wk4R3 next weekend.

What next for you?

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to 58soon

Hiya, 10k magic plan now! Hips sound painful, is that from running or do you suffer with them? Sometimes I get sore hips and think I need to do more stretching and strengthening work. I too find yoga really helps, so hope you feel better soon.๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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58soonGraduate10

Thanks! It's running that has made my left hip bad. I overdo it sometimes, and don't notice until the run is finished. We can't do too much stretching & strengthening :)

I seem to be doing a mixture of distance & time on the magic plan. My longest run so far is 47mins & 7k. Can't imagine ever running for a whole hour!!

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to 58soon

Hey neither could I, but I just thought I'll keep going and if it gets too hard, I'll go slower. I only managed 8.5km but it's a start. I think at your rate you would easy do 8km quicker than me.

Today I felt a couple of twinges in my back and I'd changed insoles in my running shoes, so wondering if they weren't as good support. I look forward to reading your post when you do 60 mins, reckon it's not far off!!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Hooray, that is so fantastic. I am so proud of you :)

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks, 10k magic plan now!!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Scruff5560minGraduate

Well done HH123. I did exactly the same thought Iโ€™d run for 60 minutes but was only at 59. But we get there in the end. Really well done itโ€™s a great achievement. Iโ€™m still trying to get back to 60 minute runs after having a break. But enjoy the glory of running for 60 minutes. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10

Thank you, yes was determined to ensure it was 60 or more in my case! ๐Ÿ˜‚. I did 8.5 km so I'm confident I can get to 10km within a couple of weeks, fingers crossed!!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Eightpaws60minGraduate

Congratulations! I like to add the odd minute or two too.

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