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TJMazzGraduate
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I’ve only gone and done it! I’ve achieved something I thought was impossible. I’m a graduate 👨‍🎓 To all those out there just starting the C25k programme I recommend you go out there and grab it with both hands. It’s yours for the taking.

I’ve gone from thinking I couldn’t run for more than a minute to running for 30minutes. Ok I’ve not hit the 5k barrier as yet but hopefully it will come with practice.

I’m so proud that I’ve achieved what I set out to do in September. The key was self belief, positive talks and finally encouragement and inspiration from all the wonderful people in this forum. For that, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart ❣

My aim now is to continue to run 3 times a week for 30 mins and continue to build my stamina. Then I would like to hit the 5k barrier which will mean running for longer.

I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed the programme and now am telling people how much I love to run. Who would have thought it?

Good luck to all of you who are completing the programme. You can do it.

Gosh I am so excited 🎉🎈🙌🏻💕👍🙋🏻😀

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Martin_RoseGraduate

Hey hey hey, absolutely amazing mate, many congratulations to you, I never doubted you when I saw the time you run. 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🍾

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Martin_Rose

Thank you so much. I am over the moon 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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Martin_RoseGraduate in reply to TJMazz

So you should be, I'm over the moon for you.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Martin_Rose

So nice that other people can encourage and help others along the way. Can’t wait to get out and run again now. Bit worried about missing Mr Smooth 😀

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KazzybeGraduate

That's brilliant and you echo my thoughts entirely. I'm not a graduate am in week 5 but can't believe how far I've come. You are a real runner now, huge congrats xx

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Kazzybe

Thank you. Won’t be long until you graduate. Keep on enjoying the programme 😀

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Such a big change in such a short time is quite remarkable.

Well done and many congratulations, fellow runner.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you. I was smiling all the way through my run today. It felt so good and I’m so pleased to have completed the programme. Now to become fitter and consolidate what I have learnt so far. Thanks for the support 👍

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AnthieGraduate

Well done!! It feels so great to be able to run 30 mns without struggling. And what a follow-up programme you've got! You'll reach the 5K without doubt.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Anthie

Thank you. Looking forward to getting stronger and fitter. Loving it 🙋🏻

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Marv2312

Yay hay well done TJMazz 👍👍👍👩‍🎓🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅fantastic you’ve done so well 😃

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Marv2312

Thank you. I’m so happy 😀

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Cuba2005Graduate

Well done I’m 4 runs behind you 😜

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Cuba2005

Thanks. Good luck with your final 4 runs. 🙋🏻

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MummarunnaGraduate

Really well done 👍🏻 🙌🏻🥂🍾 I’m just one behind you 🤭 like you I can’t believe I thought I couldn’t run but for 30 minutes 😳 keep up the good work and in your own time you’ll be running further than you ever imagined x

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Mummarunna

Thanks. Good luck with your last run 🙌🏻

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MummarunnaGraduate in reply to TJMazz

Thanks 🙈🙋🏻‍♀️x

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Richard7Graduate

Well done TJMazz - glad you got over your cold and managed to complete the run and the programme. Congratulations.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Richard7

Thanks. Feeling a lot better than I was. Not 100% but enough to get back out there 😀

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Richard7Graduate in reply to TJMazz

Stay well and keep running - enjoy

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Elfe5Graduate

Cartwheel, cartwheel, cartwheel!!

HUGE well done! 👏 So proud of you.😄

The running world is there waiting for you to enjoy!

Polish a little bit of podium beside you- I will be there with you after 2 more runs.

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Elfe5

Thank you so much. I’m feeling ecstatic . Enjoy your final two runs. I’ll be here waiting for you 👍🙌🏻👏🏼

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JB173

Been waiting for this post! Well done you, you've done it!! Your posts have been really motivating to me & I hope they will continue. Enjoy your celebrations on the podium, I will look out for you there in a couple of weeks!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to JB173

Thank you for your support. Can’t believe I am motivating people to run. Keep going and of course you will soon be graduating too. I’ll keep posting to show how I progress. I’m determined to keep on running. I might even try running with other people one day 😂 Good luck with the rest of the programme 🙌🏻

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ickleguiGraduate

Hurrah! Congratulations graduate!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to icklegui

Thank you 😊

Yes!!!! You did it, you are officially awesome!!! I know how committed you've been, and now you are reaping the rewards. Utterly brilliant :-)

Go and claim your badge!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Ahh thank you. I am so chuffed that I have managed to complete it. I feel amazing and so proud of myself. Hope you’re feeling well Neil 😀

in reply to TJMazz

Enjoy that grin!! I'm doing ok thanks, feeling quite good tonight. I've been on the IC since I graduated, going to try a gentle short run tomorrow and see how I do, having not run for nearly 2 weeks. I shall report back :-)

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to

Glad you are getting back out there. Take it easy and enjoy 😊

in reply to TJMazz

Thank you. I'm actually about to head out for a short run now.

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ejvcrunsGraduate

Well done! I'm excited for you! Don't forget that if you find you need the structure of a plan there are loads of "plans" available for beginning 5k runners, as well as the c25k+ podcasts and such. Have fun with your running post grad! Proud of you too!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to ejvcruns

Thank you 😊 Yes, I think I need to do some research on those plans

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Sofieelisea

Congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼

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quirkybeeGraduate

Hey TJMazz I'm so so chuffed for you. That's brilliant and in such a short time too, far better than me. Upward and onward now, it's going to get better and better for you, I just know it 🤗🤗👍

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to quirkybee

Thank you. I have the running bug 🏃🏻‍♀️

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Decker

Congratulations! Well done! 👏👏🏆🏆

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Decker

Thanks 🙋🏻

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Polly2810Graduate

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Polly2810

Thanks 😃

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KimterryGraduate

Brilliant news! I've been following your journey and I'm so pleased for you. Keep on running!🏃🏽‍♀️👍🏅

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Kimterry

Thank you 😊

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SaskAlliecatGraduate

Yay! I'm glad you were able and get that graduation run despite a little blip the other day. Congratulations Graduate!

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to SaskAlliecat

So happy 😃

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kmc66Graduate

Well done, you should be really proud of yourself, that deserves a massive treat. 😉 I just completed week 5 this morning, hoping to graduate before Xmas if all goes well 😬

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badcrumble

That's brilliant. I'm only in week 1, so it's posts like this that I love reading. It's very motivating 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to badcrumble

Thank you. Keep positive, take it slowly and enjoy the programme 😀

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happyhammer73Graduate

Fantastic congratulations well done brilliant and all that 👍😀

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to happyhammer73

Thank you 😊

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FatflabtofitfabGraduate

Well done. People like you make newbies really feel that it is possible

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TJMazzGraduate in reply to Fatflabtofitfab

If I can do it, so can you. I’m still running 3 times a week since my graduation and loving it. It’s an excellent programme which makes it possible to run for 30 mins non stop and even further if you want to. Good luck with the rest of the programme 🙋🏼

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Rogie55Graduate

Well done, it’s fab. Hit the park runs soon if you can, it gives you a focus and will help you to keep going.

Again congratulations. I hope people are now saying how well you look.

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