I swapped a run for a proposal this weekend! - Couch to 5K

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I swapped a run for a proposal this weekend!

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So...I was all set to go out for Wk8 R2 on Fri evening. The plan was foiled when I arrived home to find my boyfriend on one knee! Given the circumstances, I gave myself the night off! :-) :-) :-)

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VictoriaRuns profile image
VictoriaRunsGraduate

😍😍😍😍 Congratulations! Starting married life as you mean to go on too, with a healthy lifestyle. So much to celebrate in your life, wonderful

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to VictoriaRuns

Thank you so much - I'm over the moon!

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RenmurewGraduate

Wow. How wonderful. I’m guessing you said Yes lol. Congratulations to you both.

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Renmurew

I certainly did - once I got over the shock! :-) Thanks for the congratulations!

Christene profile image
ChristeneGraduate

Wow, you are easily distracted ..... lol

Congratulations, what great surprise to come home to .... running can wait ....

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Christene

Ha! Thank you so much... :-)

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NMDR

Many congratulations!

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Jenny1970Graduate

Congratulations! 😁

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wizzbangGraduate

Have you seen the ring? he may have just spilt some wine.

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to wizzbang

Ha - he wouldn't waste any wine! :-)

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OurB

Oh that’s lovely. Congratulations 😊

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to OurB

Thank you so much! :-)

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Rachael84Graduate

Wow amazing, congratulations!! x

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Rachael84

Thank you - I'm still in shock! x

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Martin_RoseGraduate

WOW, congratulations Em, what a wonderful thing. 😁

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Martin_Rose

Thank you so much -I'm over the moon! :-)

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Martin_RoseGraduate in reply to EmC25K

I presume my invitation is in the post. 🤣🤣

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Sandraj39Graduate

..oh any excuse!😉 Seriously, huge congratulations to both of you!🙂

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

;-) Thank you so much! :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

I should hope so.... did you say YES??? :)

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Of course! I wasn't slow and steady about saying yes!! :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to EmC25K

Brilliant.. go you.. Massive congratulations.. what a lovely surprise:)

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TJMazzGraduate

Congratulations. How exciting 🍾🎉🙌🏻💍💜

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to TJMazz

Thank you so much!

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Mitzie71Graduate

Congratulations! 🍾🏃‍♀️🥂💍

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Mitzie71

Thank you! :-)

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smallbrit

Congratulations!

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to smallbrit

Thank you! :-)

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Kmh1970

That's terrible! NO excuses not to run!!! Lol 😆 many congratulations- how exciting.

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Kmh1970

What can I say...I have no will power! ;-)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

So when's the wedding and where are our invites?

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I'm too busy running to plan a wedding yet! ;-)

Richard7 profile image
Richard7Graduate

Slippery slope!! Ha ha! That’s great congratulations - did he get you a ring or some new running shoes :)

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Richard7

Ha - maybe I should have tried to wangle both a ring and new running shoes! i missed a trick there! :-)

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MotherinGraduate

Many congratulations that's about the best reason I've heard for missing a run! Wishing you both much happiness 💞🥂......now get back on it lol

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NobbywattsGraduate

CONGRATULATIONS! Can we see a picture of the sparkler?

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EmC25KGraduate in reply to Nobbywatts

Thank you! Oh, yes good idea - I'll include it in my next post!

Congratulations!

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Rachel_Runs

Congratulations!

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EuanRGraduate

Congratulations 👍😃

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Irish-JohnGraduate

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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GlossyGraduate

Oh how lovely!! Congratulations xx

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, now the hard bit for him, ask him to run with you.

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kmc66Graduate

Congratulations 🥂🎉❤️

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BurgdudeGraduate

Congratulations!

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johnm12Graduate

I think that is entirely reasonable.

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