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Graduation Badge September 2015

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Hi there

Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great they feel when they arrive.

I would like to clarify the position of earning your graduation badge. To get your badge you will of completed the full training podcasts and be able to run for 30 min. It does NOT matter if you can not run 5km, you are a graduate after running 30 min for three times.

So it is fair to everybody please do not ask for your badge until you have completed week 9 run 3.

Realfoodieclub and OlsBean

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MHaniGraduate

I finished my W9R2 today and will be graduating on Sunday.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MHani

I will look forward to your post on Sunday.

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MHaniGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you. Up now!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MHani

Congratulations and well done

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MHaniGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you :)

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FreijaGraduate

Oh! I finished week 9 run 3 on Monday 31st August, while on holiday in Whitby - and I've done two more 5k runs since! May I have my badge, please? : )

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Freija

Well done and congratulations. I love Whitby, I used to live there years ago. Special memories.

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FreijaGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you! It's a beautiful place. : )

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Philip-rGraduate

Hi,

I have completed the full 9 weeks and run for 30 min / 5k.

My user name is Philip-r

Can I have my badge please ?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Philip-r

Congratulations and well done

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ndgouldGraduate

Hi! I have just completed W9 R3 today. Please can I have my graduation badge?

Thanks

ndgould

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to ndgould

Congratulations and well done

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GlossyGraduate

I graduated yesterday - took me over 9 weeks but programme finally completed!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Glossy

Congratulations and well done

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tambamGraduate

Hi my first post :)

I completed w9 r3 last wednesday. (the 2nd.) I planned to do the same run again on the friday but a cold got the better of me. This morning I started the 5 + podcasts. The stepping stone podcast is a struggle but I did it.

Im working on actually getting to 5k. Im so chuffed with myself for completing this and sticking with it.

Good luck everyone.x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to tambam

Congratulations and well done

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IdolitorusGraduate

Good evening.

Today was graduation day!

The third 30 minute run of week 9 (not 5k but hey, can't have everything!)

Idolitorus

;)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Idolitorus

Congratulations and well done

Hi RFC, I did it, i'm a graduate! Woop. Just wanted to say thanks for your work you do as a volunteer on this site :-)

My username is Mimsickle.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

My pleasure, congratulations and well done

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Redfraggle1Graduate

Redfraggle1

Finished today, woohoo! Not yet at 5k but around 4, getting there bit by bit....😊

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Redfraggle1

Congratulations and well done

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Redfraggle1Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you Realfoodieclub 😀😀😀

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KTMcPGraduate

I completed W9R3 yesterday! Felt good, so kept going and did the full 5k in about 37 minutes. Probably against the rules but I am really chuffed with myself! Can I have my badge please?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to KTMcP

Congratulations and well done

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CLAJGraduate

I completed my third 30 minute run yesterday. I think I replied to the wrong email then though :-)

CLAJ

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to CLAJ

Oh no, found me now. Congratulations and well done.,

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Zeeo13Graduate

Finally completed Wk9R3, yay! Zeeo13

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Zeeo13

Congratulations and well done

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elllou51Graduate

Hi, I completed week 9 run 3 this evening....so I'm officially a graduate! Thank you :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to elllou51

Congratulations and well done

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elllou51Graduate

Thank you very much and thank you for my badge 😊 x

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rich_wolvesGraduate

hi, I've graduated, can I get my badge please!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to rich_wolves

Congratulations and well done

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RhedwrGraduate

Hi! I did my Graduation Run at Poole Parkrun this morning.

Please may I have my Graduation badge?

Rhedwr :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Rhedwr

So sorry for the late badge but I have been working with no reception for 16 hours congratulations and well done

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RhedwrGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you! x

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SuzyB2008Graduate

I completed week 9 run 3 today by doing the great north 5k in 37minutes :-) can I have my badge please? X

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SuzyB2008

So sorry for the late badge but I have been working with no reception for 16 hours congratulations and well done

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SuzyB2008Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you :-)

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SoosysooGraduate

Woohoo I completed week 9 run 3 this morning!! Can I please have a graduation badge? :-) x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Soosysoo

Congratulations and well done

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SoosysooGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Ooohhh thank you!! That was quick 😘❤️

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Diane57Graduate

I finished my c25k and have been doing steppingstone for 2wks.

Today I applied to do my first park run , I hope to do it in 2wks because next weekend I am walking 7k for Alzheimer's at Vagina Water. Doing c25k and steppingstone has helped me get ready for my walk. I enjoy every run. Never thought I would I hated PE at school

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Diane57

Congratulations and well done

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McC75Graduate

I completed my week 9 run 3 on Sunday 13/09/15, may I have my badge please.

Many thanks.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to McC75

congratulations and well done

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AvatheGardenerGraduate

Hello and thank you so much for this forum- inspirational and supportive in equal measure... :)

This morning I ran my 'graduation run' week9 run3 - last Sat was my first Parkrun, next Sat will be my first Parkrun as a graduate- what has happened to me?!

Guess I'd like a graduation badge, when it's convenient-

thanks again!

:)

Rainy shiny smiley rainshine x

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laurav33Graduate in reply to AvatheGardener

Congratulations! I just graduated this morning too! Isn't it a great feeling! Yippee!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to AvatheGardener

Congratulations and well done

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laurav33Graduate

I just graduated this morning! YAY! Please can I have my badge! Thank you! (Sorry, just a bit excited!!)

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AvatheGardenerGraduate in reply to laurav33

Well done you- enjoy that feeling of achievement 😉 yayyy!🎉💥🎈💫

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to laurav33

Congratulations and well done

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laurav33Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you so much!

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hishamabdelhafezGraduate

I graduated yesterday .. yaaaaaaaaay! :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to hishamabdelhafez

Congratulations and well done

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Sezza2uGraduate

I completed w9r3 today!!!!!

I can't believe I have done it, I'm so chuffed with myself. I'm only doing 3.5k so a bit to go to the full 5 but the fact that I can run for 30mins without stopping is a HUGE achievement for me.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Sezza2u

Congratulations and well done

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susie_bourneGraduate

Hi I finished week 9 run 3 tonight, and am absolutely flabbergasted and overjoyed. Could I have a Graduate badge ?

kind regards from Bournemouth

susie_bourne

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susie_bourneGraduate

HI , thank you for a wonderful forum , and great support. Today I completed my third run in wk 9, so would love a graduate badge. Can't believe I'm writing this, and have graduated, but it was a great way to get through the children's summer holidays and feel fitter than ever.

kind regards from Bournemouth

Susie_bourne

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to susie_bourne

Congratulations and well done.

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JeleybellyGraduate

Hi

I completed the programme on September 5th and despite my frustrations at not being able to run the 5k in the programme's title am amazed and delighted I could run for 30 minutes for the first time EVA in my life!

Cheers

PS I did make the 5k eventually a couple of runs later, just before taking my dd to uni :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Jeleybelly

Congratulations and well done

Hi there Admin

The final 9/3 run just done - it is official - sloughmotion is off the couch. I have already rewarded myself in anticipation of finishing with a new pair of running shoes and look forward to my badge in due course.

Many thanks Admin and congrats to all the September graduates.

Regards

Sue aka sloughmotion

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

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TheMagsterGraduate

Hi, I have finished C25K a few weeks ago and am now starting on 5k+. Didn't declare myself earlier until I had continued and didn't need to go back to it!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to TheMagster

Congratulations and well done

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JoolieB1Graduate

Joolieb1

I have completed all runs in weeks 1-9 using the podcasts. For week 9, run 3 I ran on Corby parkrun in a time of 36 minutes. Running miracles do happen. Thanks Laura and C25K - you made it possible for me to become a runner in 9 weeks, unbelievable 😀

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to JoolieB1

Congratulations and well done

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RunningForBrokeGraduate

Hello all! I had my graduation run yesterday. Thanks so much in advance 😊.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to RunningForBroke

Congratulations and well done

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RunningForBrokeGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you Realfoodieclub! Based on your handle, I would probably love to exchange recipes.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to RunningForBroke

I do a lot of my foodie stuff on Twitter under the same name but running gets in there as well.

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RunningForBrokeGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Nice! I'll have to check it out. 😊

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ColumboGraduate

I've forgotten to post my graduation date!!! I've ran it last year in September, however fell off the wagon over Christmas and had to start again, so this time it was July.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Columbo

Congratulations and well done

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CazzzaroooGraduate

Hi there! I graduated today!! So happy and I cannot tell enough people about this brilliant app!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Cazzzarooo

Congratulations and well done

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dexdogGraduate

Hi

My user name is Dexdog and I finally completed week 9 run 3 on Saturday AND carried on running to complete my 5k. So double celebrations for me!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to dexdog

Congratulations and well done

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BrummymummyGraduate

Please sir (or madam), can I have my badge?

I ran for 45 minutes yesterday (5k).........

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Brummymummy

Hehe as my dad would say I am a right little madam. Congratulations and well done.

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Leanne78Graduate

Completed wk 9 run 3 today, please can I have my hard earned badge. Leanne78

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Leanne78

Congratulations amd well done

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BeccymGraduate

Hi I finished week 9 run 3 today

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Beccym

Congratulations and well done

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R1w345Graduate

Hi I think I've graduated tonight?! I did w9r2 a week last sun, returned to gym for first time in months tues (possibly silly) and attempted w9r3 last wed. First failure on the program, gave up after 10 mins. Does w9r3 tonight count with that gap? Planning first park run on saturday with a fellow c25ker who has just done the great north run but never a park run. Fab program for the previously lazy :) :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to R1w345

Yes you have graduated, congratulations and well done

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ReddfoxxGraduate

Hello! I completed Wk9 Run 3 tonight. I ran 5.06km in 31 minutes. Huzzah!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Reddfoxx

Congratulations and well done

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suebuzzGraduate

Hi there

Happy face - completed my last run of week 9 this afternoon. Look forward to receiving my graduation badge. Happy Days. Thank you Laura for your help and motivation. 🏃🏃🏃

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to suebuzz

Congratulations and well done

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Susu4Graduate

I completed week 9 run 3 today :) Having never run before I am still amazed that at my age (51!) I can now run 30 minutes 3 times a week. I used to get breathless walking up stairs!

Susu4

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Susu4

Congratulations and well done

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AbracaDeborahGraduate

Completed C25K with run 3 of week 9 tonight, wearing my graduate t-shirt! Please can I have my shiny badge now too?

(Thanks for all the support, this is a great positive forum)

AbracaDeborah

xxx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to AbracaDeborah

Congratulations and well done

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AbracaDeborahGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you so much, that was quick and a nice surprise to wake up to. Great to see it in writing! :) :) :) x

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richardvcGraduate

I graduated this morning !

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to richardvc

Congratulations and well done

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SeanitaGraduate

I have complete week 9 run 3 today. - feel fantastic.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Seanita

Congratulations and well done

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lisadottypGraduate

I graduated this week! Please may I have my badge please? :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to lisadottyp

Congratulations and well done

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afro-girlGraduate

Hi, I completed w9r3 yesterday :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to afro-girl

Congratulations and well done

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afro-girlGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

yay thank you!

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Wine-gum1Graduate

Hi I'm Winegum1 and I graduated today's! Yippee!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Wine-gum1

Congratulations and well done

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EastofthegateGraduate

I completed W9R3 tonight, and would love to have my graduation badge!

Thankyou.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Eastofthegate

Congratulations and well done

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SwissGEAGraduate

Just completed w9, run 3 and ran for 45 minutes

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SwissGEA

Congratulations and well done

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sarah010673Graduate

I graduated last week 😄

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to sarah010673

Congratulations and well done

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PastorT2Graduate

Many Thanks,

I completed last Friday 25th September.

I have also done two runs this week with a third planned for later today.

My username is PastorT2

Many thanks again.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to PastorT2

Congratulations and well done

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PastorT2Graduate

Hi

I completed the Couch to 5K just over a week ago,

Can I have a badge please, and also do you have t-shirts?

I thought I had sent this message before but I didn't see it below.

Many thanks

Trevor (PastorT2)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to PastorT2

Here is a link to the tshirts

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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Collywobbles53Graduate

Hi I did all the programme last month. Can I get my graduation badge please. Best thing I have done to improve my health and fitness in my 60,s. No trips to GP for me.

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poppypugGraduate

Congratulations and Well done !

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Dee_NGraduate

Graduated today! 😊

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TaffywasawelshmanGraduate

Taffywasawelshman Completed W9R3 today!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Taffywasawelshman

Congratulations and well done

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