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She believed she could, so she did.

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Matilda99Graduate
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Well that was a journey I never thought I would embark on. I never thought I would ever run but I embarked on c25k and completed W9r3 today. What a feeling!! It has rested me both mentally and physically but I did it. I haven't written much on here but I have read the blogs frequently. They have been a valuable source of inspiration and encouragement. So thank you everyone! I'm not quite at the 5k yet - I pushed myself on r2 and managed 4k in 38 mins - very proud of myself - especially considering I just about managed the 1mins on w1. I'm thinking of moving onto a 10k programme next week. I feel I still need the security of a podcast. To anyone who is thinking of starting c25k -do it - if I can then I'm sure anyone can. The feeling you get when you acieve it is immense.

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Joh2020Graduate

Well done!!! It's a great feeling isn't it? Keep up the good work!

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Matilda99Graduate in reply to Joh2020

Thank you. Yes, is is a great feeling. I'm excited now for what ever is next.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Fantastic! Well done and here's to many happy runs ahead!

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Matilda99Graduate in reply to Sandraj39

Thanks.

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CoddfishGraduate

Well done Matilda

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poppypugGraduate

Well done Matilda ! Many Congratulations to you :-) xxx

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Matilda99Graduate in reply to poppypug

Thank you.

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gary_bart

Well done. Every time I hear someone has graduated, I feel more inspired to carry on and reach that milestone, too. I really do feel like a real runner already, but won't it be great to one day say, "I did it!"

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Matilda99Graduate in reply to gary_bart

That was exactly how I felt and did actually say 'I did it' quite loudly and I didn't care who heard me. I'm now planning for the next 'I did it' moment! Good luck with yours.

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gary_bart in reply to Matilda99

Thanks. And now as far as both our next "I did it" moments go, we can each say to ourselves in someone else's voice, "You can Do It ;-) "

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Congratulations! I hope you feel really proud.

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Matilda99Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Thank you. I do feel proud -Cheshire cat springs to mind!!

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jamsammichGraduate

Fabulous! Well done you! 😁

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runswithdogsGraduate

Congratulations on completing the program. The world is at your fingertips - you're unstoppable now.

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okeyblokeyGraduate

Congratulations! I felt exactly like you did at week 1, but now at W7R3, I find my body shape has changed, my weight is going down (albeit very gradually) & I feel so much better overall. The question is why didn't I do it sooner?!

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AncientMumGraduate

Oh congratulation on your graduation, Matilda, that's brilliant!! Yes, it's amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it. Happy running :) :)

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farawaytree74Graduate

What an encouraging post for those of us at the beginning of the c25k journey.thank you for sharing.It helps to hear how well it has worked for others so we keep going ourselves.😀

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