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Yay completed my graduation run this morning. Absolutely delighted! I didn't think at the start of this journey I would have completed it!! To think I was breathless after running a minute on week 1! It's amazing how the body adapts and copes with the changes. 

The extra benefits are the endorphins that are released giving you a lift. I feel more positive, more energy. It's wonderful!

Thank you for all the wonderful support from this forum. I know I couldn't have done it without the support and advice from everyone.

Now I have completed the programme I want to continue so in a way I feel as though this is just the start. I'm still running inside - waiting for it to warm up. It may never happen! Once I have ran outside I will feel like a proper runner but until such times I'm going to keep up at the gym.

So to celebrate went for a lovely lunch with a friend with a bottle of wine to celebrate. 

Next week I'll be running as a graduate! 

Thanks again 😀😀😀

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CeltprofGraduate

Well done! That's great 😄

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Celtprof

Thank you Celtprof

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate

Brilliant! Well done! And you are a proper runner! It's more fun outside though (just my personal opinion😈)

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to JaySeeSkinny

Thanks Jaysee. I will do it 😀

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poppypugGraduate

Yeeee- ahhh ! Well done Happy Happy Walker , you did it ! :-)

Oh your title has put that song in my head now, Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful, warm , rich voice didnt she ? Anyway , I digress .....

Massive Congratulations to you on a fantastic achievement !

Dont forget to ask for your badge . Happy Running to you ! :-) xxx

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to poppypug

Thanks Poppypug 😀

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done Happy Walker. It is a great acheivement to be able to run for 30 mins.😊Go get your badge by posting on the April graduates link.. you just made this month...

Carry on enjoying your running..

Happyrunner

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

I forgot to do it on Friday! I have just posted! I know it's ridiculous!

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Pushing60Graduate

Well done!  You earned your celebration lunch. 

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Pushing60

It was lovely 😀

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ElsieWGraduate

Well done, that's fantastic.  You will find running outside easier I reckon!  

Onward and upward now!

E xxx

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to ElsieW

Elsie W I hope you're right. Love your profile pic btw. 😀

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Shivani05Graduate

Congratulations! :)

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Shivani05

Thanks Shivani 😀

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moleymoleymoleyGraduate

Hooray and congratulations!

:D

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to moleymoleymoley

Thank you 😀

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PippiRuns

Congratulations! I will graduate in three weeks and I hope to feel the same "only-the-beginning-of-my-life-as-runner". It inspires me to hear of others who are taking this journey, so keep posting!

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to PippiRuns

Keep going it's a great feeling when you graduate! 😀

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BeccymGraduate

Yay, good job

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Beccym

Thank you 😀

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builtforcomfortGraduate

Congratulations, you deserve to feel very proud of yourself (and definitely deserve that bottle of wine). It is amazing how much you can achieve in just a couple of months isn't it?  Here's to the beginning of the rest of your running life - Cheers!  

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to builtforcomfort

Thank you 😀

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Wow.... well done you. Congratulations!

Now....it starts! The weather is.... getting warmer, says she, who got snowed on, on Wednesday!!!! So... when you can, give it a try... I feel you will love it!

Nature's gym... and of course... " There's no such thing as bad weather.. only different kinds of good weather " !

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Oldfloss especially for your encouragement all the way through! I think it's a it warmer today!

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beverleygGraduate

Well done. It's a great feeling to complete the final run.

 Running outside is different, I'm not sure if it's harder, having done both. The actual running is probably a bit more challenging outside as the ground is never totally even and rarely all flat but it is so much more interesting it goes quicker. 

Good luck with your first one!

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to beverleyg

Sounds good that it goes quicker. I also think good to look at the scenery! 😀

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Traceyanne83Graduate

Well done!! 😀🙋

I'm on week 8 so nearly there too!

I've been running outside the whole time. I have a lightweight reflective running jacket with a hood and I live in Scotland (not sure where you're from).  Anyway, it's not as scary/cold as you might think running outside so I recommend you give it a go as your body naturally warms up anyway - I ran yesterday & it had snowed the night before (but had melted) and it was about 5 degrees but I was fine :-) I find that running in the warm sunshine is sometimes worse lol 😂 

Congratulations again! Hope you enjoyed the wine! :-D

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Traceyanne83

Thanks Traceyanne very encouraging? 😀

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IrishprincessGraduate

Many congratulations to you. It's a fab achievement. I hope you enjoyed your lunch.

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Thanks I'm so glad I made it! Lovely lunch 😀

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PP_1234Graduate

Very well done and congratulations!

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to PP_1234

Thank you 😀

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vivsterGraduate

Congratulations and well done 😄

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to vivster

Thanks Vivster 😃

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secanGraduate

Well done, graduate! Now go get your badge! 🙂

And remember; as a graduate it is your sacred duty to pass on your experience and preach the virtues of the programme to the new runners. 😁

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to secan

Thanks secan I will pass on advice as it's invaluable when you're training 😀

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Congratulations! I hope you feel really proud of yourself!

Lots of lovely adventures ahead.

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Thanks Ullyrunner 😀

That's a well deserved glass of vino!  Congrats on your super achievement.

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to

Thanks ithinkican 😀

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jill2304

well done......you must be buzzing!!!....good work xxx

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Happy-runnerGraduate in reply to jill2304

Thank you 😀

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Happy-runnerGraduate

Thanks for all your lovely comments. Going to watch my son do a leg of the marathon today. Will be looking for some tips! 😀😀😀

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