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Joy! Joy! Joy!

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I am a 48 year old, diabetic, 4 stone overweight Nana of five and I just ran continually for 20 minutes! I am so happy! When I think back to week one counting down the 60 seconds of running thinking "oh my god how long can 60 seconds actually be" ! Even dealt with a visit from Mother Nature!

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squaremumGraduate

Well done, Sarahheyoung, it's a brilliant feeling.

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c4tsGraduate

You have just done the most mentally challenging part of C25K, you are doing great and just continue as you have been right to the end. Well done for coming so far

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aliciarun77

wow that is so inspiring sarah - I am going start my couch to 5k tomorrow....week 1 here goes!!!

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Clumsy2Graduate

Fantastic! :-)

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MotherGooseGraduate

Good for you! Great feeling isn't it?! Happy running!

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tmc1701Graduate

Oh well done, that is so brilliant! I have one run of week 4 left before moving onto week 5...the thought of me running non-stop for 20 minutes seems so remote but I guess I have to believe in the programme. People like you are proof that it really does work! Thanks for posting, and keep on running!

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BeccymGraduate

I did my 20 mins last Wednesday was a great feeling :)

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susan22Graduate

We'll done. The hardest run of the program over. You are doing great.

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iloverunningGraduate

Fantastic, well done!! :)

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Katiepie1810Graduate

Brilliant! Well done you :-)

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RuthPGraduate

Well done! I remember week 1 too - crazy how far we've come isn't it?! Amazing seeing the progress like that!

Congrats, just starting week 3 again after op. You have given me inspiration good luck

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Saraheyoung

Still feeling elated , thank you!

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tyoung45

That's just wicked!!!! well done

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