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Hi there

Congratulations on your graduation !

Please leave your username here for me so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. We will try not to leave you waiting too long as we know how great they feel when they arrive.

We would like to clarify the position of earning your graduation badge. To get your badge you will have completed the full training podcasts and be able to run for 30 min. It does NOT matter if you cannot run 5km, you are a graduate after running 30 min for three times.

So it is fair to everybody, please do not ask for your badge until you have completed week 9 run 3.

Poppypug, RFC and Ju-ju x

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HomegroundrunnerGraduate

Hi my user name is homegroundrunner and I've completed more than three runs over the 30 mins but wanted to wait until I could do the full 5k which I did this morning in 39:56mins and very chuffed I was too!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Homegroundrunner

Congratulations and well done

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SeuzanGraduate

I just finished week 9 run 3 this morning. Am so pleased with the achievement and never thought I would become a runner but am really enjoying it.

My username is seuzan.

Many thanks!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Seuzan

Congratulations and well done

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SeuzanGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you! 🌻

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CharliedoddGraduate

Amazingly I have just completed run 3 week 9, no where near the 5k mark but still feel a sense of achievement as I am a very late starter! Plan is now to gradually up my speed and work towards 5k in 30 minutes. Think it will take me quite a while! This group is very motivational and I doubt I would have stuck with it without lurking in the background and reading the many posts.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Charliedodd

Congratulations and well done. I'm still working on my speed to 5km/30min, main thing enjoy your runs, don't get too bogged down with other people's speed/times.

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60MouseGraduate

My user name is 60mouse and I have completed run 3 of week 9. Very pleased to be able to run for 30 minutes.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to 60Mouse

Congratulations and well done

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GalleryGraduate

Hello, did the final run yesterday, managed 5k including the warm up and cool down! My user name is Gallery.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Congratulations and well done

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GalleryGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you

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ExtrastrongbintGraduate

Hi - yes! Completed run 3 of week 9 on Friday - very chuffed with myself! Username is extrastrongbint

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Extrastrongbint

Congratulations and well done

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DiveMonkey

Hi there!

My user name is DiveMonkey and I did my last run of week 9 on Saturday :)

Thanks!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to DiveMonkey

Congratulations and well done

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BeeladyGraduate

Woop woop Beelady here soaking in the bath after my third 30 minute run this week and feeling great! Shiny graduation badge pleeeaase :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Beelady

Congratulations and well done

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willden2Graduate

Willden2 completed run 3 of week 9 in October. Please could I have my graduation badge - thank you

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to willden2

Congratulations and well done

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SherryL69Graduate

Hello,

I finally completed my W9R3 on Friday afternoon after a week of unsuccessful runs. I was beginning to think that it had eluded me completely but persevered and now I have finally completed it! I feel great and will keep going until I too can actually run 5k. I am a Graduate!!! Yay!!!👍🏻🤗🤗🤗

My name is SherryL69

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SherryL69

Congratulations and well done

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SherryL69Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you. It has been a real challenge and at week 1 I never actually thought that I would EVER be able to run for a full half hour, but here I am!

Thank you for my badge!

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AnnetteandMikeGraduate

Hi

AnnetteandMike here. We completed all the podcasts and have also completed w9 4 times now. We are going for it again tonight.

It took us 5 months, but we made it! Thanks for a wonderful program. We will continue to use the resources on this site!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to AnnetteandMike

Congratulations and well done

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Joy57Graduate

Hi, I'm joy57, did my graduation run today and would really love to get my badge, thanks. Never dreamedI could do anything like this, the programme and forum support are amazing! Did it in 11 weeks - had a cold one week, and another week was on holiday, staying 1 night in each place, so couldn't run. Thanks all!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Joy57

Congratulations and well done

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shandyspencerGraduate

Shandyspencer I ran non-stop for 30 minutes which I think qualifies me to graduate

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to shandyspencer

Congratulations and well done

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shandyspencerGraduate in reply to shandyspencer

I'm so happy and proud I didn't think I could run and today I have graduated at the ripe age of 66 I feel wonderful

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lifelover55

Hi! I'm lifelover55 and I completed my first 5K in September. I lost 2 1/2 stone before I started running which I'm really proud of. I did the Couch to 5K NHS programme and loved it. I'm running 5K to 6K 3 times a week and hoping to eventually get a 10K done.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to lifelover55

Congratulations and well done

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NoclueGraduate

Done!

Miracles do happen :-). I actually enjoyed every run.

"Who'd ave thunk it..." I'm a runner!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Noclue

Congratulations and well done

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Simonc25kGraduate

Hello simonc25k here, I've completed the full programme end to end, now feeling rather smug and contented

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Simonc25k

Simonc25k please bear with us we are trying to give you your badge but we cannot find you in the system. I am going to get in touch with support and find out what is happening. I am so sorry you are having to wait but trust me as soon as I can give you your badge I will

Rfc.

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Simonc25kGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

That's ok, it might be because I logged out and back in again

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Simonc25k

Woohoo. It's sorted. Congratulations and well done.

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Simonc25kGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Wahay! Look at my badge! I feel like muttley from whacky races. Thanks

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IndiscootGraduate

Hi there. Indiscoot here. Just done W9R3 - so excited! Can now run for 30 minutes and have been lucky enough to hit 5k. It has been amazing and the start of my new life as a runner! Thank you. My

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Indiscoot

Congratulations and well done

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GiddykipperGraduate

Thank you. Yes have completed all the podcasts and can run for thirty minutes and have done 3 times. Far from 5 k at the moment, but hope to improve on that.

Giddykipper

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Giddykipper

Congratulations and well done

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LauriePGraduate

Hi, my username is LaurieP and I have just completed R3W9 and can run for 30 minutes! Can I have my graduation badge please?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to LaurieP

Congratulations and well done

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AldlibGraduate

Hi, its lovely to see so many names on here I recognise! Can you add me to the lovely list please 🎖

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Aldlib

Congratulations and well done

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DonkeywhistlerGraduate

donkeywhistler - w9r3 completed this evening. Woo hoo!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Donkeywhistler

Congratulations and well done

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DonkeywhistlerGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you for the 'graduate' title - I am chuffed to bits. 😊

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MrsLisGraduate

Hi, I'm MrsLis and I've just finished my third run of wk 9 having followed this wonderful course since the end of July.

Today, for the first time, I don't feel like an imposter. I'm a runner, please may I have my graduation badge.

Many thanks.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MrsLis

Congratulations and well done

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MrsLisGraduate

Oh thank you so much! 🎉🎉

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WkdjojoGraduate

Hello Wkdjojo here completed my 3rd week 9 run this morning xxxxxx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Wkdjojo

Congratulations and well done

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WkdjojoGraduate

Ooohhhh it looks sooo good on me

Thank you xxxx

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YoyojoggerGraduate

Hi There Realfoodieclub, I have completed the C25K programme, and have continued with the C25K+ runs (three attempted, one successfully completed). I hope that I can now apply for, and be granted, my graduation badge? Please.

Many thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Yoyojogger

Congratulations and well done

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YoyojoggerGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Wow that was fast. Thank you very much. Could I also say thanks for doing an admin job that means so much to so many people. I would not have completed this on my own. Best wishes.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Yoyojogger

Aw thank you so much 😀

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MrBobGraduate

Graduated today. Thanks admins, with all your help and comments I've managed to change my life 👍😀

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MrBob

Congratulations and well done

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amaljGraduate

I completed my week 9 run 3 yesterday. I am super happy. I really enjoyed all my runs. Thanks Laura and community for motivating me.

My username is amalj.

Many thanks!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to amalj

Congratulations and well done

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amaljGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thanks :)

Guidedogboarder - graduated August 2016.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

congratulations and well done

Hi my username is Janec25k and I have now completed w9 r3! Yippee yippee, never thought I would be able to do this but I did, thanks to all you lovely people on this forum 😀😀🎓🎓🎓

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you for my graduation badge, a real sense of achievement

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ench0Graduate

Just had my graduation run. Run 40 mins in one go to reach 5K!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to ench0

Congratulations and well done

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Robbiecabs2016Graduate

Hi there, I am proud to ask for my graduation badge after finally completing C25K.

My username is Robbiecabs2016, MANY THANKS!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Robbiecabs2016

congratulations and well done

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orchardsGraduate

Hi, I completed my 3rd week 9 run this morning! So pleased - I couldn't imagine being able to run for 30 minutes when I started the programme. Now to work on getting up to 5k and a bit quicker (maybe that should be less slow!)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to orchards

Congratulations and well done

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SleepySlothGraduate

I completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning and I'm really pleased 😁.

SleepySloth

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SleepySloth

Congratulations and well done

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SleepySlothGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you!

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mariamc67Graduate

Standing in line for my graduation badge 😊😂

I still can't quite believe I'm a runner! Loved my last run of the program ❤️

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to mariamc67

Congratulations and well done

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mariamc67Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you 😊

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northernlass1965Graduate

Hi, I've just completed W9 R3 after starting C25k in August. Can I have a badge too please? Many thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to northernlass1965

Congratulations and well done

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PeterjjjjjjjjGraduate

I completed my third run of week three today!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Peterjjjjjjjj

Congratulations and well done

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Amandalawrence74Graduate

Really pleased to say I did it the whole 9 weeks that's 27 lots of training I didn't think I could do :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Amandalawrence74

Congratulations and well done

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Amandalawrence74Graduate in reply to Amandalawrence74

yay thanks for my badge!

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RobDGraduate

count me in for a badge please - wk9 run 3 done tonight :) Thank you. RobD

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to RobD

Congratulations and well done

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Rosie958Graduate

Hello, I completed W9R3 this afternoon, and feeling very proud of myself :-) . Username Rosie958

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Rosie958

Congratulations and well done

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SlowWorm2016Graduate

Hi, lovely Admins, I graduated this morning 😄

SlowWorm2016

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SlowWorm2016

Congratulations and well done

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MVeganlatteGraduate

I did it!!! My sister and our kids and I all did W9R3 this morning!!

I am MVeganlatte

:)

x

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MVeganlatteGraduate

Hiya

I have already messaged to say that my username is MVeganLatte and I did graduation run this morning, but I had previously tried to add my kids to this who have faithfully done every run with me through the whole course, and I thought I had done that. But when we tried to go on their accounts so that they could tell you that they had graduated also, we couldn't seem to make that happen?? :(

Can I tell you their usernames, so that they could also be emailed medals? And have graduate added to their names? Can we make this happen? They are 9 and 12 and have worked so hard?

My daighter is 12 and called herself VeganLionCub and my son is 9 and called himself RaphGoesRunning?

Please can you help? they are very deserving of medals for their achievement <3

Thank you

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MVeganlatte

I can't give them as badge as thier names don't come up. I hope the post I have just put up helps and tell them well done from me and also Congratulations and well done to you and your sister.

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MVeganlatteGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

OK, thanks. I only registered them a few days ago, because I didn't want them interacting on the forum, just wanted them to get their 'medals' so I obv messed it up in some way.

I still can't see anywhere where it says no kids? But anyway, we shall accept your congrats and enjoy our family achievement

Thanks for that nice post (altho my kids ages were reversed in that) - that did help

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mooningGraduate

mooning is my user name. Finally officially completed the c25k.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to mooning

Congratulations and well done

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Congratulations and well done

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VeganNellyGraduate

My user name is VeganNelly and I completed W9R3 this morning.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to VeganNelly

Congratulations and well done

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VeganPyroGraduate

My username is VeganPyro I just graduated

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to VeganPyro

Congratulations and well done

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VeganPyroGraduate

thanks

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VeganPyroGraduate

I am now a graduate :-)

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michaelvdaysGraduate

HI there!

My user name is michaelvdays, and I somehow managed to complete Week 9 Run 3 on 12th October. Thank you! :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to michaelvdays

Congratulations and well done

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michaelvdaysGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you! :)

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Britts4everGraduate

hi my username Britts4ever, completed c25k week 9 run 3 on the 16/10/2016 and then completed 6.2 miles in 1hr 5 mins the very next day 17/10/2016 :) best programme by far..can i have the badge please.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Britts4ever

Congratulations and well done

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Britts4everGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thankyou :)

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GazJ2kGraduate

Gazj2k

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply to GazJ2k

You found it Gazj2k. RfC or Poppy will sort your badge soon.😊

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to GazJ2k

Congratulation and well done

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Hapbee99Graduate

Hapbee99 here - just completed W9R3 - yay I did it!!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Hapbee99

Congratulations and well done

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RunningGeekGraduate

Yay, I passed go & collected £200 as well as completing W9R3 today :-D Or at least that is how it feels. Looking forward to my shiny, new badge, thanks.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to RunningGeek

Congratulations and well done

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RunningGeekGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you

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Irish-JohnGraduate in reply to RunningGeek

Congratulations :)

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run-VeeVee-runGraduate

Hi - I completed my graduation run yesterday (run-VeeVee-run), wasn't sure I could do it after over a week been runs 2 & 3 but made it! :-) Now to work on the reaching 5km in that time!

Thank you x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to run-VeeVee-run

Congratulations and well done , I still haven't managed "that time". But it is fun trying😀.

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dereham-girlGraduate

yah just completed my graduation run on this beautiful sunny morning.

user name dereham-girl

Thanks xx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to dereham-girl

Congratulations and well done.

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RomeyrunnerbeanGraduate

My name is Romeyrunnerbean and I did my graduation run today and have now completed couch to 5k

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Romeyrunnerbean

Congratulations and well done

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MrChrisGraduate

Hello, long time lurker - first time poster here... I completed C25K. Thanks to all of the good advice I found on this site :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MrChris

Congratulations and well done

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MrChrisGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thanks, you're on the ball today :D

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FazzicalGraduate

Hi, I'm OldPossum's better half and I am Fazzical.

I completed my c2k5 w9r3 on Monday and I feel great.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Fazzical

Congratulations and well done

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TericGraduate

Hi Teric here.

Now doing 3miles at 52 mins. Slow I know but my route has a lot of steep hills which are a killer. But time is getting better every time I run.

It's all about building stamina and pushing yourself.

Never thought I'd graduate in only 9 weeks.

😀

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Teric

Congratulations and well done

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Isabel_SmillieGraduate

Hi, my username is Isabel_smillie and I did my last C25K run today. Can I get my badge? Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Isabel_Smillie

Congratulations and well done

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Pc59Graduate

Pc59 week9 run 3 completed tonight 30mins ran didn't make the 5k though!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Pc59

Congratulations and well done

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Pc59Graduate

Thanks was a slow run as a bit windy!!😊

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ShainathecheetahGraduate

Done it!!

I am Shainathecheetah x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Shainathecheetah

Congratulations and well done

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runmelrunGraduate

Username runmelrun done all my couch to 5k runs and yesterday did a full 5k :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to runmelrun

Congratulations and well done

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Fat_stabGraduate

Just completed run week 9 run 3..

All three runs were of a 33-35 minute duration completing 5.2 km on a circular route near work in my lunch break

So can I have a graduation bade pretty please :)

A.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Fat_stab

Congratulations and well done

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Fat_stabGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Many Thanks

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Irish-JohnGraduate in reply to Fat_stab

Congratulations ☺

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TillymintyGraduate

Tillyminty. Finished a couple of weeks ago. Hurray. Registered for park run. X

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Tillyminty

Congratulations and well done

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TailsmoGraduate

Just did my graduation run today. Please can I have the badge? Thank you.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Tailsmo

Congratulations and well done

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TailsmoGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you so much! It's lovely.

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Moldoodles in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you feels great

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Jervis7Graduate

Whoop, whoop I did it 😄😄 Completed week 9 r3 this morning. Started out in July not having run since school (30 years ago!) & despite looking like a tomato at the end of each run, kept on going. Was too frightened to post before as I never considered myself a runner until Laura spoke those fab words a few weeks back. Big thanks to my 13 year old daughter & her friends who participated in my c25K journey. Also to the dog walkers on my route who gave encouragement too. Love reading these posts. You guys are an inspiration. Next up a Park Run. My user name is jervis7.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Jervis7

Congratulations and well done

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Poppy112Graduate

Hi have just completed run 3 of week 9 this morning and managed a full 5K in running today in 36 mins. So pleased.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Poppy112

Congratulations and well done

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indigogogoGraduate

Hi there! I have completed listening to Laura's podcasts and have run 3 times for 30 minutes (not quite 5k yet) as of today!

Indigogogo (go go some more!)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to indigogogo

Congratulations and well done

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Moldoodles

I completed run 3 of week 9 pn wednesday could I have a shiny badge please

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Moldoodles

Congratulations and well done

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PFieldingGraduate

Completed my couch to 5k today. My user name is PFielding. Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to PFielding

Congratulations well done

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curlyannGraduate

Hi my username is curlyann. I have completed the 3rd run of W9 yesterday. Feeling very chuffed. Now to work towards getting the 5k into that time :-).

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to curlyann

Congratulations and well done

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lgestaltGraduate

Hi,

Graduated on Saturday at my local park run (time of 39:56, which I was very pleased about - I think that's a good start!). I did some walking, but only after my 30 minute run was done, and I finished up with a few minutes more of running. I've found this programme so helpful, particularly the podcasts with Laura and the so-bad-it's-almost-good music! I'm telling everyone I can about it, and how it has transformed me from someone who struggled to complete the 1 minute runs to someone who is now such a 'proper' runner I can do 30 minutes, and I see that as the start of my journey - I'm going to keep to the 30 minutes-ish during the week, but slowly increase my Saturday run and I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks so much to everyone on the forum - I haven't posted before and may not again, but I read, and appreciate all the supportive comments and helpful tips, I'm sure there's many silent lurkers like me, getting the benefit from the people brave enough to ask questions and seeing all the answers.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Lurkers are always welcome😀 Congratulations and well done

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CarolStrGraduate

Just completed W9R3 and feeling really chuffed, albeit rather knackered at the moment. Aim is to get to 5k, then 5k in 30 mins - might take a while! My user name is CarolStr.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to CarolStr

Congratulations and well done

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creddingGraduate

My user name is credding. Now using the audio fuel runs. Completed the Stamina run several times. Last two I have been able to complete just over 4 miles in the 35 minutes.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to credding

Congratulations and well done

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traiseeGraduate

Hi I'm traisee. I've popped up in the forums a couple of times but always felt like it was still something I was only pretending to do! But I did w9r3 the second week of September and never told anyone! So can I join you in October?

I continue to run 30 minutes at least once a week. I got out of my own back garden for the first time last weekend and realised our flowers are more interesting than my street, but the distance over ground is good for me and it's my current challenge. I plan to join my local park run by the end of November.

Thank you!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to traisee

Congratulations and well done

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traiseeGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you! Even five weeks later I must say this means more than the achieving it did at the time. I'm one of you Thank you!!

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Lisaloopy9Graduate

Hi lisaloopy9

I’ve run 5k and over 30 mins over three times. Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Lisaloopy9

Congratulations and well

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GaryB1966Graduate

Just done W9R3, chuffed to bits my username is garybrown1966

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to GaryB1966

Congratulations and well done

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