April 2017 graduation badges : Hello everybody... - Couch to 5K

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April 2017 graduation badges

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RealfoodieclubGraduate
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Hello everybody and welcome to April !

Please leave your username here for me so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge.

Please feel free to download and save the Graduation badge that has been kindly designed by RunaroundSue

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

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Poppypug, RFC and Ju-ju xxx

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jaunty6

My first post - just completed W9 R3 - unbelievably slowly but definitely "running" so guess that counts as graduation!! Jaunty6

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to jaunty6

Congratulations and well done

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jaunty6 in reply to Realfoodieclub

Many thanks!! J6

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melindesGraduate

Hi,

I'm not sure this is where I should leave my name for the couch to 5k graduation badge but if it is - my user name is Melindes and I have fulfilled the conditions set out above. Thank you.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to melindes

Congratulations and well done

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OpheliaCryingGraduate

I'd like a graduation badge, please. OpheliaCrying

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OpheliaCryingGraduate

I'd like a graduate badge please. I completed the programme on Christmas eve. Now I'm working towards 10K. OpheliaCrying

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OpheliaCryingGraduate

I'd like a badge please. I completed the programme on Xmas eve. X

OpheliaCrying

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to OpheliaCrying

Congratulations and well done

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OpheliaCryingGraduate

Thank you. I'm so sorry about the multiple requests. <keen>

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CallyL

I did it - W9R3 - all completed. I cant stop smiling!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to CallyL

Congratulations and well done

in reply to CallyL

Good for you and congratulations! 🍾🍾🍾🎉 I completed yesterday morning ! What a great feeling isn't it? And such support and congrats from everyone people are so kind on this forum!

Good luck and keep running!😄😄

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CallyL

Thank you. x

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ArdmhacaGraduate

Just to say I completed first 5k on 1st April, in very slow 51.58.

But thanks to c25k and the support on here am just delighted.

Thank you.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Ardmhaca

Congratulations and well done

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ArdmhacaGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you.

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Marty_FunkhauserGraduate

Completed my W9 R3 last night and I am really pleased to do it. I was just shy of the 5K mark at 30 minutes so even managed to keep going for the extra two minutes to get there. It has been tough going especially the week when the run jumps to 20 minutes but once you get through that you know you can do it. I am planning to keep doing the 30 minute runs for the next few weeks then will look to enter a 5K park run, then hopefully start looking at going further.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Marty_Funkhauser

Congratulations and well done

in reply to Marty_Funkhauser

Congrats to you. I completed mine this morning and what a great feeling.Anyway keep going😄😄

Hello realfoodieclub. I have this morning completed C25K so I was hoping I could maybe request my graduation badge. My user name is peggy59

Many thanks 😄😄

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you so so much everyone! 😄😄

in reply to Realfoodieclub

Hello again .will you let me know when I will get my graduation badge or am I able to download it and if so how. Many thanks 😄😄

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

It is next to your name now. You can also print off the certificate at the top of the page as well if you wish.

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

How are things with you and yours RFC? Sending good thoughts and lots of hugs your way!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Millsie-J

We are doing fine thank you. It is a slow process, both of us have been told to slow down a bit. MrRfc is finding the antirejection tabs a bit fierce and can't sleep, but the kidney is going great. Every blood test is in normal range. 😀.

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Great about the kidney and blood tests! Hopefully they can sort the meds! Look after yourselves xxx

in reply to Realfoodieclub

Of course silly me and many thanks !😄😄

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ChedGraduate

Just completed W9R3 and feeling proud. Taken me 5 months, but got there in the end.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Ched

Congratulations and well done

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ChedGraduate

Thank you.

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Allypally25Graduate

So excited .......Allypally25 .

Thank you for 9 weeks of support and motivation !

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Allypally25

Congratulations and well done

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Allypally25Graduate

Maybe asking twice .....in my excitement I'm not sure if I posted my request .

Week 9 run 3 this morning .

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Jalapenolover101Graduate

Good morning and what a beautiful one it is too😁

Please can I have my graduation 👨‍🎓 badge? I completed w9r3 yesterday to a massive round of ( internal) applause 👏 😊😂

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Jalapenolover101

Congratulations and well done

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NobbywattsGraduate

I only discovered this forum a couple of months ago but I finished the programme in December 2013 (started in August 2013 just after my 50th birthday). I'm now trying to slowly build up to 10k (though have a minor knee injury at the moment). I currently run 5k between 36 to 38 minutes. I guess I've probably missed out on April badges but maybe in May ...?

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Nobbywatts

Congratulations and well done

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NobbywattsGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you so much, I wasn't expecting that so quickly! X

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DpslGraduate

Hi! W9R3 done this morning. May I have my badge please? Thanks! Dpsl

PS Really well-run and efficient website, by the way!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Dpsl

Congratulations and well done. Thank you.

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DpslGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

And thank YOU! All the best, Dpsl

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Wizziewood

Hi, W9R3 completed at 7.25 this morning. Still on the slow side but I've done it. Please can I have my badge. Thanks to all.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Wizziewood

Congratulations and well done

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Wizziewood in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you and thanks for a brilliant forum.

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Kingfisherk26Graduate

hi there just done week 9 run 3 today on my 51st birthday. can i have a badge please thanks john

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Kingfisherk26

Congratulations and well done and happy birthday.

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Kingfisherk26Graduate

thanks RFC... only others who've done this will know how much that graduation badge means.

all the best John

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Deb2208Graduate

I've just completed week 9 run 3 and have also managed my first park run finishing in 38 minutes, so very pleased with that! Please can I have a graduation badge please 😊

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Deb2208

Congratulations and well done

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CalfDVTGraduate

Please can I have my badge - I did my third 30 minute run yesterday! So proud to have finished. It took me 14.5 weeks, but has been so worth it. I've run:walked four 5ks already, and it won't be long before I can run a whole one.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to CalfDVT

Congratulations and well done

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MotherPipGraduate

Please may I have one... Did W9R3 last night 🎈

Am struggling to feel celebratory...It was hard and i am still not addicted to running but dammit I did it and that for me is a massive achievement... Not at 5k..Little slow legs...But 30 minutes is outstanding for me and my body so I am pleased.. and will wear my badge with a quiet sense of achievement.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to MotherPip

Congratulations and well done, a secret between you and me, I felt the same when I graduated but I am so hooked now. My 20 min run was the one that made me cry with happiness. 😀. Welcome to life in the slow and steady, we have a lot of fun.

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Gran-iteGraduate

Finally completed it 😄. Took quite a bit longer than the 9 weeks but got there. Now trying out stepping stones.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Gran-ite

Congratulations and well done

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slowpoke_annieGraduate

YAY, I completed the programme!!! Fantastic programme it is too, I'll be recommending it to literally everyone!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to slowpoke_annie

Congratulations and well done

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slowpoke_annieGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you :) Just got to keep it going now!

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CarolinemcdGraduate

Please may I have a badge! Just completed run 3 of week 9 :D Carolinemcd

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Carolinemcd

Congratulations and well done

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CarolinemcdGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you!

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2Fit2SitGraduate

Hi.

In have completed week 9 and therefore apply to be a graduate of C25K .

hope i have not confused things by changing my name but it was suggested

that since i had completed C25K the name "2fat2run" did not really fit anymore

thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to 2Fit2Sit

Congratulations and well done

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2Fit2SitGraduate

thank you so much

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KJR60Graduate

I've done it - W9R3 completed at parkrun this morning! I think I need to print out the certificate and put it somewhere obvious to remind me not to stop now!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to KJR60

Congratulations and well done

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Dreamer416Graduate

Hello, I'm not sure where I leave my name, but I am Dreamer416 and I finished W9R3 two days ago and still on a high! So happy 🙂 Please may I have a graduation badge woo hoo! Thanks

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Dreamer416

Congratulations and well done

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SavageMyrtleGraduate

Hi, completed the programme this morning and I'm feeling gooooood :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to SavageMyrtle

Congratulations and well done

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karenk72Graduate

I've just finished week 9 run 3 and currently walking around with the biggest smile EVER!!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to karenk72

Congratulations and well done

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GrumpygoddessGraduate

I am a graduate!!! Woo hoo.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Grumpygoddess

Congratulations and well done

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OgdenCouchGraduate

OgdenCouch completed (oh so very happily) on 24.04 -- a 'Graduate' badge would be the icing on the cake!

Thank you

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to OgdenCouch

Congratulations and well done

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OgdenCouchGraduate in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank YOU and thank wonderful C25K -- I'm still geeking out about the whole thing and have joined the Bridge to 10k forum. Happy, happy days!

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aviv17Graduate

I did it! Last Run of the program completed today! So happy!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to aviv17

Congratulations and well done

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janiefGraduate

Hi,

I've just competed W9R3 at my first Patkrun. It was great having people clapping at the finish line and encouraging me along the way, I can't believe I ran 5.3K in 35 minutes. My furthest and fastest run ever! I didn't run at all before February. Couch to 5K really works!

Please can I have a graduation badge.

Thanks. 😁

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to janief

Congratulations and well done

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LupinsmumGraduate

Hello there, I completed w9r3 this morning and my user name is Lupinsmum. Yay!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Lupinsmum

Congratulations and well done

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richard_l_watsonGraduate

Hi, Finally completed my last run on Saturday. Hurrah!!

Will be checking the forums for what's next.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to richard_l_watson

Congratulations and well done

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SulfateGraduate

Sorry I haven't completedthe course yet.W8R1 starts today

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Sulfate

In your own time, you will get there. Rfc x

I've done it!!! 5.05k in 40 mins. Can I have my graduation badge please? 😃😃😃😃😃

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to

Congratulations and well done

in reply to

Omg!! I can't believe it......I've graduated !!! 😃😃😃😃 thankyou sooooo much, love my badge 😆😆😆😆

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Janbee1950Graduate

Hi

I completed week 9 run 3 yesterday and am over the moon.

Please send me my graduation badge.

Thankyou

Janbee

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Janbee1950

Congratulations and well done

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Jason888Graduate

Morning Jason888 here. First post......completed W9 run3 in the drizzle this morning. So proud of myself 😊.

Going to post how and why I did it in a bit.

Thanks a lot

Jason

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Jason888

Congratulations and well done

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RunningqueenGraduate

Hi, Just completed my w9 third run. Delighted!! Could I please request my graduate medal. Thank you. Runningqueen

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RealfoodieclubGraduate in reply to Runningqueen

Congratulations and well done

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