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W9R3 done! Wahoo!

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Yay! Graduation run complete! Had planned out a 5k route beforehand and just went for it. Was feeling ok at 30 mins and had done about 3.7k so decided to just keep going and see how long it took. Legs started going a bit wobbly at about 38mins but only had 0.5k to go. Finally made it to 5k in 41.34! So happy! On Friday I ran my fastest 1k split and today I ran my furthest distance, ever! I think I am now a graduate!

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JennieHolden

Well done I bet you feel amazing xx

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toJennieHolden

Thank you. I do, apart from aching knees! I've got a big cheesy grin!

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AvatheGardenerGraduate

Brilliant! 😀

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AvatheGardenerGraduate in reply toAvatheGardener

I really like your idea of planning a 5k and just going for it btw. You must have a tremendous sense of achievement 😀

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toAvatheGardener

Thank you. I definitely recommend planning a 5k that you are familiar with, especially one without too many hills. Great confidence boost to complete it.

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SoosysooGraduate

Fantastic!! Really well done. Bet you are feeling on top of the world!! You totally deserve a glass of fizz!!

All going well for me, I'll graduate next Sunday. Fingers crossed :-)

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toSoosysoo

Thank you! I'm going to treat myself to a bar of chocolate as I have been good and not had any since week 1! Good luck with the rest of your runs. Can't wait to read about your graduation run next weekend!

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poppypugGraduate

Brilliant ! Many Congratulations to you on your Graduation , the badge looks great ! :-)

Enjoy your chocolate !

Blimey thats amazing staying off it for 9 weeks, Well done ! :-) xxx

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ndgouldGraduate in reply topoppypug

Thank you. I think I enjoyed the chocolate a bit too much!

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ridingstarGraduate

Very well done and 5k too bet the cheesy grin will last all day !! Its the best feeling ! Park runs next? Happy running !

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toridingstar

Thank you. Going to try a parkrun on Saturday, just for fun. Ha! What a thought, running 5k for fun!

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ridingstarGraduate in reply tondgould

Lol I run just for fun now ( well if truth is told I am completely addicted and if I don't run at least 5k 3 times a week I get withdrawal symptoms) :)

Congratulations, and that's a great time for your first 5k distance. This is just the start so keep up the good work!

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ndgouldGraduate in reply to

Thank you for your encouragement.

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Noaky12Graduate

Excellent news. Well done you ☺

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toNoaky12

Thanks!

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laurav33Graduate

Woohoo!!! That's brilliant! Graduation AND 5k!! Awesome

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ndgouldGraduate in reply tolaurav33

Many thanks.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Congratulations! You must feel so chuffed! Just a few more weeks for me - can't wait!

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toSandraj39

Thank you and Good luck. I look forward to reading your graduation run report.

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JoolieB1Graduate

Finished in style! Well,done, what have you planned next? I start week 8 tomorrow 😀. Julie

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toJoolieB1

Good luck with your last few runs before graduation. I'll be keeping an eye out for your run reports. Next is to work on increasing speed a little bit, to get a little closer to the 30 min mark! Just committing to 3 runs a week is going to be the first challenge.

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elllou51Graduate

Fantastic! Well done, you did brilliantly :D. I have started week 9 this morning, the end is in sight! x

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toelllou51

Thank you. Not long now. I'll be watching for you getting your graduation badge this week! Good luck.

really well done on your graduation :D a good run to finish on :) enjoy the celebrations you deserve them :D

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ndgouldGraduate in reply to

Thank you for your encouragement.

Amazing ! Now you know you can do it. 5k...3 miles....its a real achievement to be able to run that far. Well done.

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ndgouldGraduate in reply to

Thank you. I'm chuffed to bits.

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gary_bart

Well done. You've finished in style there.

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ndgouldGraduate in reply togary_bart

Thank you Gary. I am really pleased.

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Well done! Graduation and 5k all in one go - I hope you are feeling very proud of yourself!

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toUllyrunner

I am indeed. Thanks for your support.

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DunnjaGraduate

Huge congratulations to you.

5k on your graduation run. Amazing.

Jules xx

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toDunnja

Thank you!

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mfamiliasGraduate

A huge pat on the back to you ! Not only finishing W9R3, but keeping going till you hit 5K... brilliant! Now onwards and trainer wards, Graduate... may the force of the Sports shoe be with you....

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ndgouldGraduate in reply tomfamilias

Love the comment. Many thanks for your support.

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Jigglypuff_62Graduate

Congratulations. Know the feeling. Graduated last week but haven't achieved 5K yet. Double congrats on staying away from choccie - what willpower! :0)

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ndgouldGraduate in reply toJigglypuff_62

Thank you. The 5k will come for you as well I'm sure. Btw the chocolate was yummy!

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