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Just finished my graduation run! It was a lovely sunny morning and as I finished I was walking past the village church. Just as I clicked 'end and save' the church bells started to ring. Not quite a confetti cannon but it put a grin on my face!

Before this I had not run since forced into it at school. A few months ago my daughter and I went out for a hilarious 'test' run: how on earth DO you even run and could we do it? Answer: not very well and not for long! Can't believe how far I've come.

This forum has been an amazing support and encouragement- thanks to all and good luck to those hoping to graduate this coming week. I'm now thinking about where to go next with running. Have already ordered my ear warmers and buff for winter runs though, so no chance of stopping!

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Very very well done :) Bask in the glory for the rest of the day. You are amazing!

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IndizuluGraduate

Woohooo Congratulations Graduate - enjoy the feeling and the very best for your future running adventures!!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ€

Brilliant achievement, well done πŸ‘

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CookieMGraduate

Congratulations! πŸŽ“πŸ…πŸŽ‰πŸ˜Ž

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Tricky2836

Well done, enjoy that feeling

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Polly2810Graduate

Congratulations!!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Well done you that is a lovely smile and a great shade of runner's pink. Fab and already ordering winter weather gear, that's commitment for you.

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danzargoGraduate

Good for you. Isn't it the best feeling? Keep em coming!

"Congratulations " Well done ! πŸΎπŸŽ‰πŸŽ“πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations puffinπŸ˜„

Those churchbells rang on cueπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Well done on your graduation run πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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AngeScottGraduate

Woo hoo! Well done! Loved that the bells were ringing when you finished, even they wanted you to celebrate x

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PaulaHud46Graduate

Love that the bells were ringing for you, totally get that! Very well done πŸ‘ I need to order something lightweight for the colder months, a coat is too hot but a Tshirt not enough πŸ€”

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Massive congratulations... what a photograph..it says it all...and the best bit... after the Graduation party... this, is just the beginning!

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HeleneCorsaGraduate

Brilliant, well done!

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FatpuffinGraduate

Thanks all for your lovely comments and encouragement. X

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GetfitokGraduate

Well done you! Great feeling isn't it?

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Jododds

You look more like a real runner than a fat puffin to me! Well done. I love the church bells!

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FatpuffinGraduateβ€’ in reply toJododds

Thank you!

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