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Today I helped a real person πŸƒπŸΌπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ

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Thought I’d get out early this morning as I’m on half term and recently I’ve had to run in the afternoons due to it being far too dark and creepy in the park (even with a head torch)!!

Started out with the distance of 4km in my head and today I stuck to it and really enjoyed it, singing along to myself and feeling extra alive in the early morning!!

Upon turning the corner and going over the little bridge, I came across a runner who was having a bit of tough time as he was giving himself a right old talking to, been there, done that a few times!!). I carried I running but after about 30 secs, something in my head said to turn round and head back towards him so I did.

I came upon him again and asked if he was ok and he said he was doing the C25K program and he was on Week 3 Run 1 and was finding it a bit tough so I offered to run alongside him with the runs and walk and talk with the recovery parts. He said β€œNo, no I couldn’t do that as you’re on your own running journey” to which I replied β€œ Yes I am but today my journey has bought me to you and that is obviously where I need to be” So, off we set together for the last 2 runs and walks together and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself 😊. When we needed to run, he’d signal me and when we needed to walk, we’d talk to each other about our running journey and why we’d started it.

At the cool down 5 min walk, we said our goodbyes and thankyous, we went our separate ways and it wasn’t till I arrived home that I realised I hadn’t asked this gentleman’s name!!

I did mention about this forum so I hope that he finds us, and this post, as I’d like to say a big thanks to him because he made me realise that although I have completed the C25K program, sometimes we need to take a step back and look at how we can help others around us in order to achieve inner peace.

Today was the best run for very different reasons but the main one was that as well as helping people on this forum, I actually helped a real life runner in the real world πŸ—Ί

To my mystery man, good luck for the future and maybe we’ll meet each other again sometime 😊😊

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HeadInTheClouds profile image
HeadInTheCloudsGraduate

Awww, Kim, what a lovely post. Imagine how that man must be feeling right now - how you made him feel - his spirits must be so lifted. Well done you..!! :) x

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toHeadInTheClouds

I hope he feels as good as I do 😊

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HeadInTheCloudsGraduateβ€’ in reply toKimchoc08

Probably even better 😊

Richard7 profile image
Richard7Graduate

β˜€οΈ Well done great spirit - couldn’t find a gold star picture but the sun is a star so have a golden sun πŸ˜ƒ

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toRichard7

😊

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MichaelH070862Graduate

Well done you on helping a fellow runner who will appreciate the fact the someone who has completed the same journey is willing to stop and provide a prop so to speak to lean on.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toMichaelH070862

Felt good to give something back 😊

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Martin_RoseGraduate

Well done Kim, what an amazing thing to do. 🌟🌟I've put an extra 🌟 for Richard7.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

Thanks Martin. Felt very pleased with myself today 😊

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Jenny1970Graduate

Lovely post😁

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toJenny1970

Thank you 😊

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Vixen67Graduate

Awww that's rather lovely .... we all need someone like you around I reckon πŸ‘πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ†

Kimchoc08 profile image
Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toVixen67

Thank you 😊 I’ve felt great all day

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NMDR

What a fantastic thing to do for a fellow runner! Well done you!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toNMDR

Thank you 😊

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linney1

Hi what a really good post ,well done you πŸƒ I’m at the start of my journey for the second time so onwards and upwards , best of luck to you

Kimchoc08 profile image
Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply tolinney1

Thank you 😊

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Millsie-JGraduate

Fabulous run, and terrific post,, well done runnerπŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toMillsie-J

Thanks 😊

Random acts of kindness make the world a better place. Good Karma.

Well done Kim 😊

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply to

Love good karma 😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Oh wow.... well done you and how fortuitous that you happened along! You lovely lady!

" So shines a good deed in a weary world "

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thank you 😊 I have felt good all day

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dapsmith281Graduate

Nice one πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply todapsmith281

Cheers 😊

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TJMazzGraduate

Ahh that is so lovely. I’m sure your kindness will encourage him to continue his journey πŸ’œ

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toTJMazz

Hope so 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Aww, Kimchoc08 ....what a wonderful person you are!!! You will have probably spurred that bloke on to continue on his C25k journey by the things you talked to him about during your run...what a satisfying run that will have been 😊

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Thank you 😊 Was lovely to help him

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Sarahb18Graduate

Well done ! That's absolutely lovely 😊

πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toSarahb18

Thank you. Made me feel real good today 😊

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LookNannyrunsGraduate

Lovely post, now I know you all are not virtual reality but real people

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toLookNannyruns

🀣 a real person, who knew they existed?!

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HeleneCorsaGraduate

What a lovely thing to do, and a fabulous story, which seems to sum up the essence of the support we find in here. xx

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toHeleneCorsa

Thank you. I had the biggest smile all day 😁

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NobbywattsGraduate

That's a lovely post and you are lucky finding a C25k-er to help - I'd love to do that! I always wonder if people are doing C25K when I see them out and about jogging, headphones in, maybe glancing at a watch, slowing to a walk or speeding up again ...

Well done you!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toNobbywatts

Thank you 😊 it was a very pleasant surprise.

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nikkiwabitGraduate

Brilliant. You didn't just help him on today's run because next time he finds it tough, he will think of how you helped and I bet that will keep him going.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply tonikkiwabit

Thank you and I hope so 😊

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SurreyjelbelGraduate

What a lovely post.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toSurreyjelbel

Thank you 😊

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iain-strachanGraduate

What a wonderful and inspirational post! Running is one of those things that brings out the best in people. Thank you for sharing.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toiain-strachan

Thank you 😊

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Rachel_Runs

This is an utterly lovely post!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toRachel_Runs

Thank you 😊

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DebJogsOnGraduate

So lovely you were there for this fellow today - but remember you help and inspire all of on here too!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toDebJogsOn

Thank you 😊

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GlossyGraduate

Oh how wonderful!! You are certainly a knight in shining armour. I do hope you get to cross paths again.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toGlossy

Thank you 😊 and so do I.

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Decker

What a kind thing to do Kim! Makes us all feel a little better about the world we live in πŸ‘πŸΌ

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toDecker

Sure does 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Well done Kim, that was a lovely gesture you did to help that man, perhaps if you do the same run again, you might meet him, if he is struggling a bit with his running what you should do is become his 'coach', begin with the first week of c25k and take it from there, if you do complete the 9 weeks with him that would be a great achievement for you and of course for him as well.

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toAlMorr

Never thought of it like that. I’m heading out tomorrow so I’ll keep me eye out for him!!

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FishypiefaceGraduate

Lovely you! 😊 we've all needed this at some point but had to struggle on, how lovely that you could actually be there to help out! The Florence Nightingale of running! 😊

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toFishypieface

Thank you. The Florence Nightingale of Running-I like the sound of that!!

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FishypiefaceGraduateβ€’ in reply toKimchoc08

Suits you πŸ˜ƒ

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MimirossiGraduate

What a lovely real life story! Well done for showing your fellow runner such compassion! I expect he will always remember your kindness and I hope you meet again!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toMimirossi

Thank you 😊

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boogie991Graduate

What a lovely post. You never know, your paths may cross again!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toboogie991

Hope so 🀞🏼

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Lottie_CGraduate

Wonderful just wonderful

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toLottie_C

Thank you 😊

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Sadiemac

Fantastic what a top lady you are πŸ‘

Kimchoc08 profile image
Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toSadiemac

Thank you 😊

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skysue16Graduate

How wonderful that you could support a fellow runner, how kind of you πŸ‘πŸ˜€ brilliant post and beautiful photos

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toskysue16

Thank you 😊

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Wannabefit19Graduate

Awwww that’s lovely Kim β€” what a great selfless thing to do ... sure you have inspired the mystery man to continue his journey πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toWannabefit19

Thank you 😊

Lovely post very inspiring thank you 😊

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply to

Thank you 😊

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GeorgiosAGraduate

What a lovely story, thanks for posting. Well done you for helping someone in their journey, good vibes your way!

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toGeorgiosA

Thank you 😊

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IrishprincessGraduate

What a fabulous, heart-warming post. You are a lovely lady πŸ™‚

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you 😊 Felt good to help a fellow runner πŸƒπŸΌ

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SadeskinGraduate

This is beautiful. What an experience for both of you, well done and thank you for sharing xx

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Kimchoc08Graduateβ€’ in reply toSadeskin

Thank you 😊

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