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I'm an emotional running machine today....that was my penultimate run of the programme....I feel like I'm going to be floater when I've finished...I don't want to be on my own...you lot are my crutch (& I mean that in the nicest possible way!!!)...highlight of my run today? A pug running around with a condom in its mouth with its owner running round flapping her arms in complete disgust!!! Never a dull moment....!!!

Two groups of children with their teacher, running round with magnifying glasses looking for bugs & looking closely at flowers, full of wonder, enjoying the outside world....JUST LIKE ME!!!!! Whoop whoop...I LOVE RUNNING!!!!

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Tricky2836 profile image
Tricky2836

So close now mate... You will never be on your own we are all always here to give you inspiration or just a kick up the backside if you need it, you have done so amazingly well and you are just brilliant πŸ˜€

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toTricky2836

Cheers Tricky....I will miss being told what to do by Mr Smooth..having said that I'm going to be repeating Week 9 for a bit

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IficandoitGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Well done - 2 more runs for me! Good idea to repeat week 9, I think I might be doing that too.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toIficandoit

I am not covering 5k & I think that's what this is all about in the end, yes, I can run for 30 minutes (!) but today for instance I only covered 3.9k so I'm going to repeat it until I ever get to 5k!! I am happy with running...the fact that I am out there actually running is enough for me so if I ever get to the stage where I just go out for a run with no app to guide me, just music in my ears if I run for 30 mins every time that'll do for me...

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Polly2810Graduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Still way further than me I can only do 3.3!! But then I expect I’m a bit older and more unfit than you!! 😜

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MsFickleβ€’ in reply toPolly2810

I'm with you Polly 3.3 is my furthest and that includes warm down x

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Polly2810Graduateβ€’ in reply toMsFickle

Ah well we can’t all be super speedy can we...I will just plod on...I might make 5k by the time I am 60!! Lol πŸ˜‚

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MsFickleβ€’ in reply toPolly2810

I was hung up about it but not anymore I feel so much better mentally and physically running 30 mins 3 x a week so I will just continue doing what I'm doing πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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AJ2804Graduateβ€’ in reply toMsFickle

I'm with you - I am aiming to get to 5k in 30 mins, but on 3.3k at the moment. Not hung up about it though, as a few months ago I couldn't run for a minute without feeling I was going to die! I have been amazed at the difference running 3 times a week for 30 mins makes to overall fitness.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toAJ2804

Absolutely !!

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ickleguiGraduate

oh my goodness, what an image, poor pug doesn't know what it's found...!! The kids in their nature lesson, much more wholesome!

Well done and ooooh nearly done, but look around at all the people on the forum with the graduate badge, still hanging around. you don't have to leave! :P

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misswobbleGraduate

Ha ha, what fun. We see it all out there don't we. Great stuff!

It's free too! How good is that. Plus we can do it anywhere, any place, any time almost.

Well done! Good luck with the last run. Savour every moment of it

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dubnde

You are so observant.

Since my 7 year old daughter tells me good boy when I behave myself well I shall say good girl to you too. So close.

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Martin_RoseGraduate

Well done Mummycav, looking forward to seeing your graduation post later in the week. XxX

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Frostycat2Graduate

Well done have fun Saturday ❀️❀️

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Decker

Way to go!! So close!! You've got this. Its weird what you notice when you run isn't it? Maybe its because our minds are occupied with the pace and the music. I seem to notice things I wouldn't have BR (before running)

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davelinksGraduate

Just hope it wasn't poppy chasing her pug! Well done! But don't hang about, just finish it and graduate...😊

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Martin_RoseGraduate

I graduated yesterday and I'm staying here. 😁

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

I should flipping hope so!! I'm on here more than I'm in Sainsbury's and that's saying summet!!! Lol

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

You make me laugh! One more run to go -- I shall be trying mine tonight, hoping my back is de-dodged enough!

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Polly2810Graduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

Me too...I’m going nowhere just yet...need my running buddies to keep me going!!

One foot on the podium, mum close by to your heart. The podium is newly cleaned and polished waiting for you

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply to

I think I can see it glinting in this gorgeous Autumn sunshine 🌝

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yup extra special autumnal gleam

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Kimchoc08Graduate

All I have in my head now is a pug with a condom in its mouth and it's owner being shamed!! Brilliant post and a brilliant run πŸ‘πŸΌ

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GlossyGraduate

Yay!! Not long to go now. You will officially become one of the experts advising us newbies!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toGlossy

Ooo, don't know about advice but I can keep you entertained!!! There's all sorts goes on during my runs!!!! I might write a running journal!!! Then it could be an audio book for all runners!?!?! X

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

I am as excited as you, I think!!!

Take it steady..nearly there.. and have no fear.. you do NOT get rid of us that easily :)x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

A..I feel such relief now...I really don't want to go anywhere, I still want to be part of this group of lovely people, I get so much from reading, posting and responding to posts..I love it!!!

I'm excited for my last run & cant quite believe I've got here...it's been a grand old journey!! X

Awww that's so cool. I meant you not the pug :) Well done you!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply to

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ the pug was hilarious...I even managed to laugh 27 mins in!!!! Phew, that's hard multi-tasking right there!!!!

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Wannabefit19Graduate

Whoooooop whoooooooop. 1 more run ....... awesome running . Once finished I will repeat wk 9 to guide me further on my journey and because I would miss Mr Smooth

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toWannabefit19

Great minds x

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Irish-JohnGraduate

I loved my Graduation run. :) A nice quite morning in the Park, the knowledge that I really could do this - and if not that morning, a future morning :) - ran nice and steadily and did not put any pressure or angst on myself. just a nice calm fulfilling run that has me smiling even now to recall.

And it started raining gently when I was on my cool down walk home. The rain hitting the leaves sounded like approving applause...

Enjoy your Graduation Run MC - it really is a 'once in a lifetime' experience :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toIrish-John

Tomorrow’s the day....

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BluebirdrunnerGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Friday? ..Irish John is doing his 5k comeback run then too. Good luck to both of you.xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toBluebirdrunner

Irish John...? I will be running along with him x

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CleopGraduate

Congratulations 😊 enjoy your graduation run

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Vixen67Graduate

Well done sounds a hoot where you live 😎

We graduate but we still need help and advice ... that's my excuse anyway πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toVixen67

Absolutely 😊

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lardofaleGraduate

I think I need to find another location for my running. I'm devastated that I don't get police helicopters, blokes in bushes with knives, prophylactic chewing pugs or grinning ladies with shiny not blue trainers on my route! ;0)

One more to go, there'll be a giant cyber party for you here!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply tolardofale

Yorkshire...that's where it all goes on!!! Lol...I'm discovering a whole new world!!!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

Way to go, whoop whoop enjoy your graduation run!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toCornet-Carolyn

Thanks cornet Carolyn...is that your name because you play the cornet or are you an ice-cream lady??!! Or do you run after the ice-cream van??? πŸ˜‰

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Cornet-CarolynGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

I play a cornet, have done for 45 years. It got me out of sports at school, πŸ˜‚

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toCornet-Carolyn

I play trombone, saxophone, piano, cornet, horn....the list goes on...I love music...I sing too x

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Cornet-CarolynGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Both my husband and I play in a wind band. We used to play in a brass band and I've played horn as well. Impressive all the instruments you play 🎢

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RunForestRGraduate

Congrats on getting this far and continuing to run despite the Pug/Condom conjunction - hope the kids didn't see this! Good Luck for your last run of the programme tomorrow - and good luck with the 1st run of the rest of your running on Saturday????? know you can do it - just don't trip over the pug or the kids.....

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MummycavAdministratorGraduateβ€’ in reply toRunForestR

Thank you Ha ha!! No, separate parts of the park thank goodness!!! Looking forward to letting you all know when I've done it!!!! πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Good luck tomorrow Mummycav...😊will watch for your post..enjoy it.xx

I'm running itomorrow evening.

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AJ2804Graduate

Good luck on your final run - I graduated last week and it feels great!

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