Think you can't do this?: This pic right here... - Couch to 5K

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Think you can't do this?

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This pic right here says anything is possible.

No threat to Paula Radcliffe or Mo Farah. Just some fat bird with enough motivation to get her running shoes on, the sheer determination to run no matter how slow she does it and support from family and friends to make sure she doesn't give up giving her all and sprinting for the last few metres of her local parkrun course.

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate

Well done! It's all about getting up and getting out there! Enjoy☺

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Brilliant post, says it all !

Well done you, youre an inspiration ! :-) xxx

in reply to poppypug

Thanks. I never really set out to inspire but am told I do so thought I'd use my photo to send out a little more inspiration to those who may need a little encouragement :)

SciFi1881 profile image
SciFi1881Graduate

A picture of someone who won't be beaten x

in reply to SciFi1881

you know me well bruv :) xx

Shozhava profile image
Shozhava

Well done!

runswithdogs profile image
runswithdogsGraduate

Whoo hoo! Great pic. I love a sprint finish those last few seconds are high adrenalin.

in reply to runswithdogs

Thanks! Its a shame I can't run like that for the other 4550 metres but I won't give up trying to lol :)

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aliboo70

Great photo!brilliant stuff 😊

in reply to aliboo70

Thank you :)

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate

Fantastic - well done you! Onwards and upwards, eh?

in reply to Steve_L

Thanks, absolutely :)

jt24 profile image
jt24Graduate

Brilliant :) I watched a half-marathon at the 12th mile stage today and when people were due to be finishing around 2hr 10mins, a decent time- you honestly would have blended right in xx Keep going xx

in reply to jt24

Lol I have a 10k race in May, maybe I'll do a half next year :)

Running-scared profile image
Running-scaredGraduate

Just brilliant! Well done you, show them how it's done :) x

in reply to Running-scared

Thank you :)

goonkeepgoing profile image
goonkeepgoingGraduate

Love it! You look fantastic. I'm destined to never get a decent photo of me running. I always have my eyes shut or obscured by someone else.

in reply to goonkeepgoing

Good god this has got to be the most unflattering pic ever but I love it too. I finished last with my hubby and the tailrunner just behind me, no-one else around to hide me lol

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goonkeepgoingGraduate in reply to

Oh, I love it. It's a cracking photo you should be really proud of that one.

in reply to goonkeepgoing

Yes I'm really proud of it. Dropped 2-3 sizes since new year and going to keep this for when I've dropped another 2 and can do that course a lot faster than I did yesterday :)

Noaky12 profile image
Noaky12Graduate

Fantastic job. Great post. You go girl!

in reply to Noaky12

Thank you :)

boptillyoudrop49 profile image
boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Great shot, there's energy and determination there. Cool way to finish!

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Eatcakeandrun

Love the photo - stylish running, and just shows what it's all about. Running is for everyone, and we all love it!

in reply to Eatcakeandrun

Thanks, couldn't agree more! :)

Bazza1234 profile image
Bazza1234Graduate

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” -- Henry Ford.

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Bazza1234Graduate

Anyways - that photo doesn't look like somebody " sprinting for the last few metres of her local parkrun course". It looks more like somebody "sprinting the first few metres of the rest of her life".

youtube.com/watch?v=OxunzQQ...

Joanne76 profile image
Joanne76Graduate

An inspiration for one and all 😊 Well done, keep on running!

GoogleMe profile image
GoogleMeGraduate

That's a beautiful photograph. It says "This is hard work and feels good"

Josepha2263 profile image
Josepha2263Graduate

Beautiful photo and very inspiring thanks for sharing. :)

Sheila32 profile image
Sheila32

......and you have a waist!

in reply to Sheila32

Lol I do! Didn't have that at the start of this year!

ElsieW profile image
ElsieWGraduate

Fantastic picture of a beautiful, determined and strong young lady! You kick ass girl! Such an inspiring post! Well done you!

E xxx

in reply to ElsieW

Wow thank you for your kind words :)

Curlygurly2 profile image
Curlygurly2Graduate

Fantastic!

Katie204 profile image
Katie204Graduate

This girl can - for sure! You are an inspiration x

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