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Inspired.

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Really pleased with myself. Did my usual 5K run and did my best time, 33mins. Not bad for a 14stone bloke, who's 64 next month.

So if there are any Senior people out there that are new to this Podcast, this shows YOU can do it. Stick at it and listen to Laura. Cheers, Mel.

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rebeldiverGraduate

Well done chap

in reply to rebeldiver

Thank you.

hilbean profile image
hilbeanGraduate

What a lovely start to the day :) Well done :)

in reply to hilbean

Thanks a lot.

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Bazza1234Graduate

Good on you -- that is about the pace that this 68YO does 5K in. Slow but steady!! :) I would never have dreamed that I would be running 5Klm "races" at my age - at any pace!! :)

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Well done Coope - bet you don't know many people your age who can do that!

in reply to Ullyrunner

No I dont. Soooo pleased.

pot58 profile image
pot58Graduate

Yay for us oldies!!!!

in reply to pot58

OH YES. LOL.

Well done Coope, that's a speed I can only dream about at the moment.

Have you finished the programme? Where's your grad badge?

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Yes, finished the program on the 9th of Jan this year. Don't know how to get the badge. Will have a look.

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healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There you go! You must have your badge, you've earned it! XX

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useitorloseitGraduate

Well that's enough to inspire any newbies here!

in reply to useitorloseit

Thank you. I do hope it will inspire. Mel.

teabreaks profile image
teabreaksGraduate

My first thought on reading your post was....wow!!! What an inspiration and motivator for those of us who are...getting a bit older ;)

in reply to teabreaks

I hope it does inspire someone. Mel.

Fantastic ! Well done you..

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Thank you. Mel

hey Mel :D well done ,great time :D I am a mere youngster at 57 and graduated last nov, havent looked back since i started C25K :D :D great post

Thank you Rob. Never thought I'd take to running but lovin it. Cheers. Mel.

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VixchileGraduate

that is fantastic!! happy running and congratulations again.

in reply to Vixchile

Thank you Vixchile. I'm trying to get to 30 mins.

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VixchileGraduate in reply to

You will get to that target, the secret really is to get the miles under the belt. Sure you can do other things to help but you are definitely in reaching distance of getting that time. Happy running

in reply to Vixchile

Thanks Vixchile.

AndyD profile image
AndyDGraduate

Great time there Coope.... I'm 10 years younger than you and i'd love that time :-)

Stick at it Andy. You can do it mate. Cheers.

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Oh Coope , what an inspiration you are !

Yes, it is amazing what we can do with hard work, determination and a positive attitude, and youve got that in spades .

Well done and keep posting , it would be great to hear are youre getting on ! :-) xxx

in reply to poppypug

Cheers mate. Your comments about hard work, determination and positive attitude are exactly right. Go,go,GO.

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misswobbleGraduate

Coope, Coope, Coope!!!! Sang, in a chant stylee

Well done mister!!!!! 64 and running up a storm. More power to your running shoes matey. I'm 57, another graduate from C25k, and loving this running lark.

Keep on running .....................

Brilliant reply Misswobble. Made me smile. Good on ya.x

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Buffy007Graduate

Totally inspirational. Well done. This forum is fantastic - and so are you completing the course (I've 6 runs to go)

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