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It's taken me 6 months but I have just finished the 3rd run of week 9! This time last year I tried to start the Nhs C25K but couldn't manage 30 seconds running so gave up. Tried again in December and have persevered ever since, getting out 3 times a week even when, due to an illness meaning my iron levels are v low, it sometimes felt like my fitness was going backwards! I am now on iron supplements and haven't looked back, loving my running and am very proud of myself. On the days wwhen I struggled to get out the door I always found inspiration in this forum so thank you all for posting.

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secanGraduate

Well done, graduate!

Now go get your well deserved badge. ;)

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adadoom-adadoom in reply to secan

Ooh how?

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secanGraduate in reply to adadoom-adadoom

By requesting it here: healthunlocked.com/couchto5... ;)

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Jacqui-fit450Graduate

Well done, Iron Man... or woman, you're gender neutral on your profile...

Well done, Iron Hermaphrodite! :-)

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adadoom-adadoom in reply to Jacqui-fit450

Ha! I am woman! But I like Iron Hemaphrodite better tbh

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Jacqui-fit450Graduate in reply to adadoom-adadoom

That makes you a FeMale. :-)

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adadoom-adadoom in reply to Jacqui-fit450

Is that a period-ic table pun? Love it!

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Jacqui-fit450Graduate in reply to adadoom-adadoom

Yep, well done. Putting the Fe into Female. ;-)

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ancientrunnerGraduate

Congratulations - that perseverance will stand you in good stead.

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Many congratulations - such a reward for all the hard work. Well done ☺

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barmybintGraduate

Well done you. 💪💪💪👏👏👏

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Leona1903Graduate

Congratulations! Glad You enjoy it too.all the more reason to stick at it😃😃well done again

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done! :)

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Thank YOU for posting. Love reading success stories like yours :)

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