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Ju Ju's runniversary is today!!🍸🍭

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4 years ago today I set forth on week 1 run 1 and I can honestly say I have never looked back.

It's life changing, and I have done a little vlogette to celebrate!!

youtu.be/dCRZ7iIkTq8

Never give up!!!

Happy panthering

Juju

Xxx

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Irish-John profile image
Irish-JohnGraduate

Lovely video and lovely inspirational Runner :) Congratulations on your Runaversary :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Irish-John

Thankyou :)

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GoogleMeGraduate

Hey, you just keep powering on like those waves behind you!

A very happy Runniversary to you ju-ju- and thank you too for sticking with the forum and sharing your enthusiasm and vision as well as the most practical of basic beginner support.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to GoogleMe

Thankyou so much... I think this forum is fabulous and I will always be here!!!! :)

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RunonGraduate

Congratulations ju-ju- you have set a brilliant example to so many people - I'm sure you've not just changed you own life but many others too. Amazing what running and a community of people can do. Well done you. :)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Runon

Thankyou for your really lovely words :)

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IrishprincessGraduate

Many warm congratulations JJ. You were one of the people who inspired me when I first started this running lark and I thought your posts were just so honest and open. Your love of running just shines through.

You do an amazing job on the forum and we love you for everything you do.

Have a brilliant day and here's to another awesome year πŸ€— xxx

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Irishprincess

Thankyou, thats so lovely, I am really touched :) XX

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Now-runner_NeedsAttnGraduate

Hearty congratulations on your runniversary but... are you telling me it doesn't stop at 5K? I never thought I'd run that far and now you're telling me about marathons!!! ;-)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Now-runner_NeedsAttn

ha ha yep... the sky is the limit as far as running is concerned!!! :)

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poppypugGraduate

Happy Runniversary to you, our Gorgeous Panther Lady !

A true fighter , a Warrior Princess and a very special person too.

Heres to the next one ! Many Congratulations xxx

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to poppypug

Awwwww thankyou so much thats so lovely :)

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IfomskyGraduate

Congratulations Ju-ju. Thanks for sharing the video. It's very motivating to see someone who made the life change and stuck to it. Well done for that and thanks for the encouragement to the rest of us.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Ifomsky

Thankyou... I cant imagine my life before running now, its changed it completely!!! :)

Happy runniversary! You are very inspiring and I can only hope that I can follow in your footsteps. Just 6 months in and you have got me to 10k. I am scared about increasing that further but slow and steady we will go. Love your mantra so much that when I see an incline I 'power like a panther ' too. Thank you Ju-ju.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to

Thankyou so much, and huge well done for getting to 10k, it feels so good to get to double figures doesnt it?? :)

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melly4012Graduate

Happy Runniversary, Juju! What a lovely, beautiful place to celebrate it with a run. Great video!

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to melly4012

Thankyou so much :)

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annie1970Graduate

Happy runniversary! ! ( I love that that's a thing!). What an inspiration. Xx

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to annie1970

Ha ha.... I think we may share a birthday? ( 1970??)... and it is most definately a 'thing' !!! :)

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annie1970Graduate in reply to ju-ju-

Yep. Just goes to show you are never too old to start new things x

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NickiCSGraduate

Happy Runniversary! Lovely video and I couldn't agree more with your sentiments. What a fantastic place for a run!

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to NickiCS

Thankyou so much :)

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Madge50Graduate

Well done ju-ju- , you are fabulous!

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Mx

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Madge50

Thankyou :)

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davelinksGraduate

Happy Runniversary JJ! nice video clip, not in North Devon is it? You are an inspiration to us! πŸ˜‰

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to davelinks

Its on Gwithian beach in Hayle where my mum lives.... and thankyou so much :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Ju-Ju wow four years I'm coming up with you in June. What a journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all, you have no idea how much it has helped people along the way. Happy panthering.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Happy Panthering indeed... what a journey we have been on eh!!!! :)

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Sandraj39Graduate

..and that is why we run! Lovely video Juju, made me feel quite emotional - seeing you feel so emotional and proud of the things you have achieved through your running. Like others have already said, your passion and enthusiasm on this forum continues to inspire and encourage us all on our own individual journey's. Well done on everything you have achieved in those four years and best of luck as you train for your coastal marathon! Just keep on panthering!☺

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Sandraj39

Thankyou so much.... lovely words, and yes that coastal marathon is in my sights now!!!! :)

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MarkyDGraduate

Congratulations ju-ju- and very emotional.

You are one of the reasons why we all keep running.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to MarkyD

Awww thats so very kind ... I did get so emotional on my run funnily enough just thinking of who I was before and how running has changed me... we are so blessed to be able to :)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Happy Runniversary Ju ju. Look forward to reading many more of your inspiring and motivational posts. You are a great role model, you panther you😊xxx

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thankyou so much :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Wonderful..Happy Runniversary...πŸ™‚

Thank you for all you do for each and every one of us,with your enthusiasm and expertise.

Your support and your awesome running adventures continue to inspire me., on my running journey xxx

Many more happy runs...x

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thankyou.... and yes i hope so too.... for all of us :)

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DavodaGraduate

Happy Runniversary in your special place. πŸŽ‚πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

You are an inspiration & this is such a lovely video. Thanks for all you do on this forum.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Davoda

Thankyou :)

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ChezLiz

Happy Runniversary. Thanks for your inspiring posts πŸŽ‚πŸΎ

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to ChezLiz

Thankyou :)

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ancientrunnerGraduate

Woo Hoo, Congratulations!!! Such a lovely beach.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to ancientrunner

Thankyou... I am lucky to be able to run there as its so near to my mums... :)

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misswobbleGraduate

Hi Ju! Happy runniversary shug! You're a star! Dead envious of your beach!

Here's to many more miles of happy running for youπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ·

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to misswobble

Thankyou... I do feel lucky to have that beach as its close to my mums!! :)

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Bazza1234Graduate

Good on you Ju-Ju!!! You are a bit ahead of me regarding Runniversaries with C25K - but my past history is all a bit unclear now - it seems to have been so long ago - almost 3000 klms now, lost in the mists of time !!!. I did commence my running log just a little before I was officially engaged to Laura -- but I had been doing quite a bit of experimentation before I met her. Even then our first few dates were not particularity significant as I only recorded one of them during the first week - R1D2. I had even committed to parkrun before I met Laura - and I have stuck with her( parkrun that is) long after I divorced Laura. We have had 92 meetings so far - and I am intending to meet up with her for our 100th Anniversary somewhere in the UK later in May.

:)

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Bazza1234

That sounds so exciting... and congratulations to you too!!! :)

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MarkyDGraduate in reply to Bazza1234

Hi Bazza1234 where do you plan to run your 100th parkrun? Maybe some of us running buddies can come along and cheer you????

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Bazza1234Graduate in reply to MarkyD

With around 8 parkruns to go - and a couple of commitments on Saturdays over here which may or may not happen and the weather after we arrive in the UK ( I don't do "running in the rain! :) " -- it will be either at my home run before we leave or at Fountains Abbey parkrkrun

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd

Super Motivational Video.

Thanks for sharing and inspiring others to continue despite all odds

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd

Thankyou :)

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PippiRuns

Congratulations on your fourth runniversary, juju! And thanks for that little very inspirational video. Here's to four more years of happy panthering!

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to PippiRuns

Thankyou :)

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benwill

woop woop do love a good runaversay, time for some bucks fizz!

and i think you have won many races, your own personal races which are the only ones that matter

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ClaireyP25Graduate

Runniversay...love it! Well done you. I hope that in 4 years time I can say the same (I'm only 7 weeks in to running) there is hope 😊

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Flossie22Graduate

Congratulations Ju Ju. Fab video made by a fabulous, inspirational lady. Happy running to you for another year! XXX πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ€—πŸ€—

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AndyDGraduate

Well done Ju Ju... you've achieved so much in such a short time!! Well done and yep... keep going :-) xxx

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sarah469Graduate

Just seen this - love it (I love a good vlog!!) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very inspiring :)

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