I've done it!!!!!

[Doodles123]

I am sat in Hardwick hall park on an absolutely beautiful evening & I've just completed  the third run of week 9. I've only gone & done it!!!! Can't believe little chubby me who has never run a step since school has got this far. 

[poppypug Graduate]

Woo Hoo Doodles !

Massive Congratulations to you on your Graduation . Doesn't that feel just great ?

I love Hardwick Hall, its a beautiful place .

Well done , have you asked for your badge ? xxx

[Doodles123 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you. No, how do I do that??

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Doodles123]

If you look at the blue pinned posts on the right, there is a heading " Graduates Badge May 2016 " you just need to  post on there saying you've completed .

Exicting stuff ! xxx

[Doodles123 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Aaaagh I've got a badge!!! Never ever did I think I could do this. I know to some it's a small step & I know I won't ever make the Olympic team, but for someone who has always hated & failed at all sports / exercise...it's a big deal to me.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Doodles123]

It IS a big deal Doodles ! Be very proud of yourself xxx

[B0bP Graduate]

Woohoo congratulations 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Fab! You must feel so pleased🙂. Lovely picture too!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Wow..love Hardwick too! Beautiful pikkie..

Huge congratulations...☺ The journey goes on!

[PippiRuns]

Congratulations! You've struggled to get there. I hope you are enjoying your progress and achievement. Now rest on your laurels for a day or two and let us know where your running journey is taking you next.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate]

Well done, Doodle! Another graduate to join us all! Any plans for the future?

[Doodles123 Graduate in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

I guess to actually hit the 5k mark, but I kinda think I just want to continue for pleasure at the mo & take away the clock & targets & see where I get.

[Scoobydavid Graduate]

Fabulous! Well done!

[AdamB Graduate]

Congratualtions.

Which Hardwick Hall was it: Chesterfield or Sedgefield? If it's Sedgefield, you should be turning up there at 9am next Saturday for Sedgefield parkrun. Parking is free as long s you leave a spare parkrun barcode label in the windscreen.

[Doodles123 Graduate in reply to AdamB]

Thank you. Yes Sedgefield but definitely not brave enough to even contemplate a park run. I like it when it's quiet & not many people around. Just need to trot along at my pace. Crowds would terrify me. 

[AdamB Graduate in reply to Doodles123]

Don't assume that everyone at parkrun is fast. Last week at Sedgefield people were coming in at 45 minutes. At my local run (Durham) it was 50 minutes. There's something about the parkrun atmosphere that makes running in a group special. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are, people will cheer you in. There's a very inclusive atmosphere.

If you like, I'd be quite happy to accompany you round at Sedgefield, Durham or one of the other local runs (Shildon is different - typically 30 participants and that includes the hen party with the prospective bride dressed as a banana...). Just message me (though I'm not available next week - I'm half hoping to run the Cambridge one).

[Doodles123 Graduate in reply to AdamB]

Thank you so much for your offer & support. I think I need to find some confidence first. I'm intimidated by dogs running past or a leaf blowing along faster than me at mo lol

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Well done Doodles123  you must be so proud 😁

[jt24 Graduate]

Congratulations Doodles

It is an awesome feeling knowing you've graduated and have nailed 30 minute runs- and, your words- especially 'little chubby' you

Try and aim to keep to your 3x30 min runs for the next few weeks, a wee cheeky 5k/parkrun is a great 'next goal'.

Good luck

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Congratulation Doodles! I hope you are feeling really proud!

[heavyhorse Graduate]

congratulations and what a pretty place to run!

[Rosie58 Graduate]

Well done!

[DuffyMoonBeam]

BRILLIANT AND WHAT A PLACE TO ACHIEVE IT. AMAZING, WELL DONE!

[Rere2016 Graduate]

Well done!!

[Dontstop Graduate]

Congratz! That's wonderful.

[Nick_Buddha_12 Graduate]

Brillanr little less chubby you

[Nick_Buddha_12 Graduate]

should have read brilliant

[KT304 Graduate]

Congratulations,  well done!!!  We graduated on the same day 😀

[Doodles123 Graduate]

Congratulations to you too. A nice feeling isn't it?

[secan Graduate]

Well, you'd better believe it because it is just the beginning. 😉 

Congratulations for your fantastic achievement; may it be just the first of many! 🙂

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Whoop whoop Doodles.😁😁😁🎉🎉

Congratulations on your graduation.

You are a proper runner now...run on with confidence. YOU DID IT.😊xx