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Graduation Badge March 2016

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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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completerunner

Also available are physical pin badges and t-shirts... See pinned posts to the right (you may need to click on view more)

Well done on graduating....

Andy (Complete Runner)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to completerunner

I've moved the pin up the list for you so it is visible.

Rfc.

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completerunner in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you...

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SlowstartGraduate

Hi,

I graduated on Friday but didn't tell you, so should have been on the February list, sorry.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Slowstart

Congratulations and well done

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate

I graduated this morning, first day of March, first day of spring, first day of a new runner's life!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to JaySeeSkinny

Congratulations and well done

I graduated last week but didn't get around to asking for a badge. It is my second time through the C25K programme, as I did it a couple of years ago but then stopped running. I hope to keep up the running this time and do a parkrun soon.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

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diamondgirl902Graduate

Hi, just to let you know that I graduated this morning, well pleased.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to diamondgirl902

Congratulations and well done

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mudrunnerGraduate

Hello, please can I have mine...

Thanks, mudrunner.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to mudrunner

Congratulations and well done

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Laura49Graduate

Laura49

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Laura49

Congratulations and well done

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Ruthj73Graduate

Made it! Last run of week 9 today. Chuffed to bits!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Ruthj73

Congratulations and well done

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Running-scaredGraduate

Hi there,

This morning I became a graduate. A wonderful W9R3 done, not quite at the magic 5k yet, but close, and a tad longer than 9 weeks to get there, but very proud of my little self! :) I'd really, really love a badge please! Many thanks, Nat (Username: Running-scared)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Running-scared

Congratulations and well done

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Dreamer366

Okay, what am I missing here? I haven't technically taken up jogging yet. But will be having a second attempt at the couch to 5k soon. It may take me a whole year to run for 30 minutes without stopping (no matter how slow I go!!). But I kind of like the motivation of aiming towards a badge!! Can I join in? Or is it for people a lot further on than me?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Dreamer366

Of course you can join in. We are a free supportive community that uses the NHS C25K podcast and app to reach our running (whatever your speed) goal of 30mins or 5km. It is a 9 week program but a few of us on here took a bit longer.

nhs.uk/LiveWell/c25k/Pages/...

Feel free to post in the post section or just read other people post. It's all about the fact we are going through or have been on the same journey so we understand that not every trip out goes to plan, or we share your joy in a good run out. Then however long it takes you come back to me and request your virtual little grey badge to say you are a C25k graduate that then sits by your name when you post.

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Dreamer366 in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thanks for that. I have seen that, but made an assumption that C25k was referring to a bigger distance, than my little 5k goal. Will give it a go, when the next couch to 5k starts (21st March).

Hi

I did my final run yesterday

Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

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HelsbelswhatamIdoingGraduate

thanks for my badge, wearing it (virtually) with pride :-)

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LhgetfitGraduate

Hi,

I completed my week 9 run 3 with my first ever park run at Skipton last Saturday. In hindsight possibly slightly optimistic as the Skipton park run must be the hilliest run in the world! However I did it ( naivety carries you a long way😱) in 33.55. I'm ignoring the number of runners who lapped me and just concentrating on my small achievement. Question is can I do it again?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Lhgetfit

Congratulations and well done

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Maria62Graduate

Just finished week 9, day 3, today and have run 3 times for 30 mins.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Maria62

congratulations and well done

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Cinders99Graduate

2nd time of trying the program ... This time I got to the end! Feeling chuffed! Any advice on how to keep this up and improve - would like to increase speed for the 30 mins as at current speeds 5k would take me just over 40mins and would love to be able to do 5k in 30mins!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Cinders99

Congratulations and well done. Here is the link to the NHS choices webpage that has the speed and stamina podcasts. They are also on iTunes podcast library as well

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

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Cinders99Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Perfect! Many thanks for the link

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KayFitzGraduate

Yes, I have completed the 3 x 30 minute runs at long last. Nowhere near 5k but that was not the point was it ... Looking forward to my graduation badge!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to KayFitz

Congratulations and well done

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Maria62Graduate

My username is Maria. I changed it recently from Hospice, so not sure which I am registered under.

I have completed Couch to 5K and can now run for 30 mins. Yippee.

Please can you arrange for my Graduation Badge.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Maria62

Hi there I have had a look I haven't got a user name of just "Maria". Are there any letters or anything after it?

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Maria62Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Just looked on my profile page and I am still down as Hospice.

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Phoenix891119Graduate

I did it, I graduated. Phoenix891119 - badge please! I will 'wear' it with pride :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Phoenix891119

Congratulations and well done

What a 9 weeks. I was puffing and panting trying to run 2 minutes in the early weeks, dreaded the thought of trying to run for 10 minutes and here I am today having just run 5K in 00:30:14 on W9R3.

Thanks to everyone on the forum .....your help and support got me to where I am today....I still don't feel like a runner......more of a long legged jogger but they get me to 5k in 30mins so they can't be too bad.

Cheers everyone

FannyB40

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

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lozzi23Graduate

Hi there!!! Just done my week 9 run 3 so have graduated, yay!!!!!

Lozzi23 xxxxxxxxx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to lozzi23

Congratulations and well done

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lozzi23Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you xx

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secanGraduate

Yippieee! Just joined the graduates' club!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to secan

Congratulations and well done

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secanGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thanks :)

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lozzi23Graduate in reply to secan

Well done we've graduated on the same day!!!! xx

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secanGraduate in reply to lozzi23

Congratulations to you too, then. :)

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JackJack1Graduate

Hi

I graduated tonight. Am over the moon, well chuffed with myself :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to JackJack1

Congratulations and well done

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JackJack1Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thanks :)

Not quite managed 5K but it feels good to be able to run for a full 30 mins.

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lozzi23Graduate in reply to JackJack1

Well done!! I've graduated on the same day as you xxx

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PumpKimGraduate

Just completed the final run this morning and amazed myself by also achieving 5k in 30.39!

Please may I have my badge 😁🏆

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to PumpKim

Congratulations and well done

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parcelqueenGraduate

hi ..i have done run 3 of week 9 ..please can i have a badge ? never thought i could run for 30 seconds let alone 30 mins ,,this is a great app x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to parcelqueen

Congratulations and well done

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parcelqueenGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

plz can u tell me if i have got my graduation badge ?

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KTMACNESSGraduate

Week 9 run three completed yesterday! :D

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to KTMACNESS

Congratulations and well done

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KTMACNESSGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you :D

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mummybrummyGraduate

Hello

Please can I claim my well deserved graduation badge, did week 9 run 3 this morning!

Yippeee :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to mummybrummy

Congratulations and well done

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mummybrummyGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Whoop whoop that little grey badge means so much! I am delighted xx

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Anto_Now_RunsGraduate

Hi! Did my graduation run this morning!!! Please can I have a badge? 👍👣🙌 thank you!!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Anto_Now_Runs

Congratulations and well done

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GoNaNaGraduate

Hello, I completed wk9r3 this evening (woop, woop)! Just want to say a great big thank you to the administrators for the hard work you put in and helping people like me to achieve my goals.

Thank you

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to GoNaNa

Thank you. Congratulations and well done

Week 9, run 3 completed! 😊👟

Please may I have my badge!

Thanks,

Sal16w

😊

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Congratulations and well done

in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you!! 😊

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lynallaGraduate

Hi, I graduated tonight, can I have my badge please. 🏃🏃🏃😅

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to lynalla

Congratulations and well done

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lynallaGraduate

Thank you 😄

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xxashxxxleyxxGraduate

Hi I graduated tonight still can't believe it . 🏃🏃

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to xxashxxxleyxx

Congratulations and well done

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badgerunGraduate

Hi- My username is Badgerun.

I have just completed my week 9 run 3 and would love to see myselff as "graduate" Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to badgerun

Congratulations and well done

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NeverrunmumGraduate

I completed my graduation run this morning. Can I have a badge please?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Neverrunmum

Congratulations and well done

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evecanrun2Graduate

Evecanrun2

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Evecanrun2

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to evecanrun2

Congratulations and well done

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JogittGraduate

Hi, I graduated at Christmas but not great with technology and to my shame could not find out how to let you know it had, still running all be it slowly, three times most weeks, not done a park run yet, but I do keep thinking about doing one.

I have never done any running before and am pleased and amazed that I have managed to complete this program.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Jogitt

Congratulations and well done

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yamiskoiGraduate

Hiya, I graduated this evening!! :D

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to yamiskoi

Congratulations and well done

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B0bPGraduate

Hiya,

Just back from my third 30 minute run this week 😀

Bob

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to B0bP

Congratulations and well done

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to B0bP

I was getting worried I could not find you. Then I realised it is a zero. Phew.

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B0bPGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Ah, my email address is the same and I always end up sending a message saying the o is a letter and not a zero 😀

Thanks

Bob

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CatRunsGraduate

Me! Me! Today! The endorphins are still pumping around from this morning I think :D

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to CatRuns

Congratulations and well done

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UcandothisGraduate

I graduated last week and can't wait for my badge!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Ucandothis

Congratulations and well done

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hobocat1950Graduate

My username is hobocat1950 I did my 9w 3r in style in Tenerife a month ago but did not know how to upgrade until some lovely people on here gave me the heads up

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to hobocat1950

Congratulations and well done.

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BlackcatownerGraduate

I graduated last night, can't believe I got through it!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Blackcatowner

Congratulations and well done

Ive done it 😁💃🏻 Balna_40

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Congratulations and well done 

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jojelic

Jojelic. Graduated last night ☺

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to jojelic

Congratulations and well done 

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Cathbc01

Hi. I graduated today, final run this afternoon and now I'm hooked!

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JaxOGraduate

JaxO and I've just completed c25k today on a Very Good Friday. Thank you very much.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to JaxO

Congratulations and well done 

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Sarah981Graduate

Just completed week 9 run 3

Sarah981

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Sarah981

Congratulations and well done 

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Sarah981Graduate

Thanks!

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Garfield_123

Hello. I followed a slightly different programme (c2 10k) so got to my continuous 30mins of running by the end of week 8). I didn't claim the badge then because I'd not done the full weeks, but I've since done another week of runs (2x 6k and 1x 7k) so I wonder if that now qualifies me?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Garfield_123

Congratulations and well done 

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skysue16Graduate

Hi realfoodieclub and OlsBean

I did it!! Run 3 of week 9 - I still can't believe that I can run for 30 minutes. Completed the 5k in 35 minutes so well pleased with that. Thank you to everyone in the community, the support has been wonderful and I don't think I would have continued without everyone's encouragement. Looking forward to receiving my badge - thank you.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to skysue16

Congratulations and well done

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hel212000Graduate

Please can I have my graduate badge, I completed c25k and can run for 30 minutes which I have now done 4 times but I was also brave and did a park run on Saturday and so managed 5k in 43 minutes and 38 seconds. This site has been such a help on my journey. 

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to hel212000

Congratulations and well done 

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potato_joGraduate

I think I responded to an old thread and requested a badge there. This seems like a newer one. Apologies for the duplicate request. 

Not quite to 5k, but I completed week 9 run 3 yesterday though. Please, sir, could I have a badge?  :)

I don't think I'd keep going, if I hadn't found this community. Thank you!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to potato_jo

Congratulations and well done 

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potato_joGraduate

OOOoooh! Thank you, Realfoodie. :)  Didn't expect it to feel so good. Cheers!

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KC81Graduate

It's April, but wanted to write it down so it's real.

W9 R3 complete today in around 31 mins. Started at the start of the year.

Now for some summer running...

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to KC81

Congratulations and well done 

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