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Amazed and happy!

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Hi All!

Just wanted to post tonight's run.

I wanted to post this because I only started running on 23rd November 2015 and tonight I ran almost 7Km. I won't be winning any awards for pace but the health benefits and fitness levels are incredible. Progress is unbelievable so to all who might be struggling..........go for it because if I can do it anyone can.

Love Elsie xxx

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Well done! That is such an achievement. That is why this forum is so motivating- people like you posting their successes helps to spur the rest of us on! Thanks for posting X

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toCeltprof

It's about believing in yourself! You can do this no problem. I was not a runner in any shape or form! xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Go Elsie.. you are truly inspirational!

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Oldfloss, I ache a bit this morning!!!! ;-) xxx

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JoolieB1Graduate

Amazing, well done. Who's racing anyways, running is for fitness and fun! Finding a pace that lets u run further is what I'm about plus staying injury free!

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toJoolieB1

The fitness side is so important to me right now and that's what's spurring me on! xxx

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BarbaraV

That's a great post Elsie, I am only on week one, so your post is great encouragement.

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toBarbaraV

Keep on going, anyone can do this programme. Trust in it and you will do it no problem. xxx

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Thats quite a run Elsie... fantastic go you :) :) :)

Well done, what an inspiration you are...

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thank you Jan xxx

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aliboo70

An hr of running!!that's amazing ,and 7k is a great distance you should be really pleased! That's great progress!😊

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toaliboo70

I was pleased with 52 minutes the other day so last night was incredible. xxx

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poppypugGraduate

Well done Elsie ! More power to your runners ! :-) xxx

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ElsieWGraduate in reply topoppypug

Thanks PP xxx

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miss_augustGraduate

Good for you! That's so awesome and definitely helping to inspire me :)

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ElsieWGraduate in reply tomiss_august

I'm glad it helps, I never thought in a million years I would run for an hour in November last year.......I could barely breathe!!!!! Haha xxx

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Running-scaredGraduate

Fantastic Elsie, go you! Hope to get that far one day ;)

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toRunning-scared

You will.......no worries ;-) xxx

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davelinksGraduate

Well done lady! Keep it up!😉

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ElsieWGraduate in reply todavelinks

Thanks Dave! xxx

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saul01Graduate

Bloomin heck! 7km and 1 hour running, look at you go!! :-) . Well done!, you've left me trailing behind.

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ElsieWGraduate in reply tosaul01

I think I might not be moving anywhere fast today! I'm so stiff!!!! Haha xxx

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Eatcakeandrun

Well done! Isn't running great?! 😊

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toEatcakeandrun

It certainly is........it's changed my life! :-) xxx

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Sandraj39Graduate

Wow! Elsie, that is amazing. Bit of an endurance runner maybe🏃?

No wonder you are pleased with yourself. Well done!

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ElsieWGraduate in reply toSandraj39

I couldn't believe that I'd gone that far. I need to get my legs stronger as I was on my knees by the time I got home. I might get on the cross trainer tomorrow!!!! xxx

Top work Elsie, well done :) you should be very proud of yourself :) borrowing from Fleetwwood Mac , you go your own way Elsie , it is your race :) keep going you doing fab :) xx

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to

Thanks Rob, hope you're okay! xxx

in reply toElsieW

Great thanks Elsie , did my 1st 10k this morning :) xx

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ElsieWGraduate in reply to

Wow that's fantastic, well done you! xxx

in reply toElsieW

Thanks Elsie xx

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Well look at you! You're such a RUNNER now. From 1 min to 1 hour. Brilliant Elsie :)

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AncientMumGraduate

Excellent!!!! Very well done Elsie :)

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pinkangel16Graduate

Just brilliant, well done Elsie.

This programme has led so many of us to great things.

Who knows where you'll end up next! Just take it steady 😀 x

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