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I finished WK9R3 this evening. It was dark, it was cold, and it probably wasn’t pretty, but it was great! As a 48 old, ex-smoker, who hasn’t run further than the bus stop in about 30 years I have to say I’m pretty pleased with myself.

What’s next?

I’ve been running around 4.7 km in week 9 so I guess I’ll push on for an extra couple of minutes and do a 5k for my first post-grad run. After that I’m not going to bother about speed or distance for a while. I’ll experiment with routes, apps, podcasts, and types of music and just enjoy my new found ability to run for 30 minutes without dying.

I’ve read quite a few posts over the last few weeks. What a fantastic community! Your words of wisdom and brilliant positivity have been an inspiration. Thank you, and good luck to everyone in their running journey.

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PetrinaBGraduate

Well done! Post some more! I'd love to know how you're doing. I'm scheduled to fledge at the end of next week- if my wings allow!

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MummarunnaGraduate

You are awesome 😎 the sky is the limit now x great work 🙌🏻

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome and congratulations.

We normally recommend consolidation runs of 30mins or 5k for a few weeks post graduation.

You are so close to the 5k I don't think there is any risk involved in you pushing on to the magic 5.

Try running somewhere new and inspiring to make the most of the fun you can have with your new found ability.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Pc59Graduate

Well done & congratulations 😊🎉🏃👍you got it sussed all about enjoying running now and whatever suits you best but keep posting as it helps us all to get to the podium 😊

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations vincent🎉🎉🎊🎊

Well done on Graduating and I'm sure you will reach the 5k marker very soon.

Your plans are all good, and it may help your motivation to keep posting your progress...it does me...😊..

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Lulu64

One word *inspirational*

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TJMazzGraduate

Congratulations 🎉🎈👍 What an amazing achievement. Keep on running and let us know how you get on. I think you’ll be hitting that 5k soon 😀

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KimterryGraduate

Fantastic! Well done to you. Now all you have to do is keep on running! 🏃👍🏅

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done and congratulations! Why not, now you are here.. stick around!

Lots of consolidation of the 30 minute runs...new routes.. etc etc as you say; and then maybe give the C25K+ podcasts a try ?

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Suesky17Graduate

Well done & thanks for sharing. Your post has helped boost belief in myself that I can do this. I’m just about to start week 4 & feeling a bit unsure.

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GetfitokGraduate

Well done you! that's brilliant:)

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