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OMG - I have done it!!!!!

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Sezza2uGraduate
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I started my journey on 17.06.2015 and today I completed the programme!

I can't believe I have done it. 3 months ago when I struggled with that first run I would never have believed I could run for 30 mins solid.

I am still nowhere near 5k I am only managing 3.5k so I think I will keep going and try to increase the distance till I can get the 5k. I think it will take ages as I run really slowly but I'm going to try.

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Diane57 profile image
Diane57Graduate

Well done.you have done really well 😀👏

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Congratulations - I hope you are feeling really proud!

Fantastic. So pleased for you. Bravo.

brilliant, well done :D just keep going as you you will be fine, don't worry about how fast you do or don't run ,if it works for you go with you :D

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Noaky12Graduate

Woop woop woop. Fantastic job. Well done you!

No stopping you now ☺

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jules50Graduate

Well done!! Good for you its a great feeling eh??!

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ArriettyGraduate

That's brilliant - and you're already faster than me (started early March)!!!! Well done you - it's a great achievement!

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AvatheGardenerGraduate in reply to Arrietty

You keep at it Arietty - it is worth it x

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Lotty41Graduate

Congratulations and well done 🎉😃

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the graduate club, fellow runner.

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CazzzaroooGraduate

Woohoo!!! Congratulations, that's such an achievement xx

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PastorT2Graduate

Very well done in deed.

Its stories like your that encourage others to go on.

Keep going, know your own limits, enjoy your health and your new waistline.

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JoolieB1Graduate

Well done , I think you are right on track because it is that speed that enabled u to do 30 minutes of running non stop. If u could run for more time at the same speed, you would reach 5 K in just under 45 minutes. I think we run at the same speed in that case, I graduate on Saturday and ran 5K in 43 minutes when I tried it out in week 7 (showing off on a really good day)!

I agree with you about increasing distance slowly as a great plan (maybe just 5 extra minutes for example). Bi would think pushing for speed is more likely to lead to injury.

My plan is to continue with 3 runs a week (2 x 30 mins; 1 x 5k) and I will try some different places - woods, grass, along the river and country parks. Have u thought about parkrun, I'm doing my first one for my graduation on Saturday! Julie 😀

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Redfraggle1Graduate

Well done Sezza2u, it's a great feeling isn't it lovely.....😊

I hope you've got a glass of something celebratory going on.....

I'm not doing 5km yet either, but like you will work up to it...after all..something is better than nothing and we are still passing those sat on the couch 😂

Nice new badge too ...congrats xx

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Congratulations. Keep running 😊

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susie_bourneGraduate

Really well done, I just completed today as well, and it feels amazing. Great work , congratulations .

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gary_bart

Well done for persisting. As long as you're enjoying your running, the speed still doesn't matter. And the nice thing about having 5km still on the to-do list is that it gives you a natural goal to work toward while you're setting this up as a part of your way of life.

Fantastic. Don't get hung up on speed, just enjoy the fact that YOU can run for 30 mins non stop. An achievement not to be sniffed at.

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ndgouldGraduate

Congratulations on your graduation. Don't worry about speed yet. I take just under 45 mins to do 5k, so a similar speed to you. Just enjoy your running and try to keep in the habit of running regularly and I'm sure you will get to 5k and steadily improve your speed. C25K was just the start of your running adventures!

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AvatheGardenerGraduate

Well done sezzzz! I'm really pleased for you- and its great that you have another goal to aim for :)

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poppypugGraduate

Fab Sezz ! Many Congratulations to you on your fantastic achievement ! :-) xxx

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EastofthegateGraduate

Congratulations!

I run at a similar pace ( completed W8R2 last night)

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SulfateGraduate

Well done! It's great isn't it!😊

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