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Hi. I started Couch to 5k in June having never run before. I couldn’t believe how hard that first minute of running was! But I stuck at it and amazingly graduated in August. I have continued to run 3 times a week and love it - I’ve even asked for a running watch for Christmas so I can compete against myself and track my progress. This morning I borrowed my son’s watch as I had no idea how fast I was running and did 5k in 35 minutes. I just had to share that with someone as there is no one at home at the moment to share it with - they are all really good runners so it probably won’t impress them but I’m chuffed with myself.

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TraceyBeeGraduate

That’s amazing well done !! I’ve just graduated today - haven’t quite managed to run 5k (4.14k) but I’m determined to do it.

Go you !!!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toTraceyBee

It will come. .... just relax and enjoy the moment!

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jaxxmal2

Well done Jorun, especially the consolidation. I’m there now and hope to continue 30x3 a week until Christmas without timing myself. I did do a park run @ 40:33 and decided it was too soon to do anymore so I’m playing around with a few podcasts to keep me going.

So nice to read about everyone’s achievements 👍🏼👟

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Millsie-JGraduate

Fantastic run! What a great time too!

Awww well done to you. I know that feeling of wanting to share your news but no one is around. 5k in 35 minutes is brilliant. I can only look forward to achieving such a time in the future.

Keep up the good work.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Yeay!!!! Brilliant.. go you.... very well done.. and the kind of motivational post we need!

We are IMPRESSED!!!! x

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Gaspode1Graduate

WOW well done you 😊 great time for your 5k.

When I completed my first 20 min run on the C25K program I had no-one at home so I text my daughters as, I agree with you, it’s good to share 😃

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poppypugGraduate

Well done to you !

Thats one of the great things about this forum , we all get it and its a brilliant place to share our successes .

Great stuff, happy running ! :-) xxx

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Wizziewood

Well, I'm impressed! very well done, excellent time.

Keep up the good work, happy running!

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Kmh1970

Sounds fabulous to me - I'm sitting here like a beetroot having just completed week 6 - so respect to you! 👏

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ejvcrunsGraduate

Wow! You've done really well! It's kind of pointless comparing yourself against others but the urge to do so is strong -- I'd be really pleased with that time! However I know that really the achievement is getting running and enjoying its many benefits.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done Jorun😊...a great time for 5k.

Happy running.😊 x

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mcgurranhouseGraduate

Very impressive - very well done! You should be well chuffed! :)

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Sciencesue

That makes me feel inspired!

I’m just at the start of wk5

Thanks for sharing

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Your time is your time and you should rightly be proud of it.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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