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Week 9.3 DONE!!

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duck78Graduate
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Well I can't actually believe that I'm able to run for 30 minutes (treadmill) without a break. If someone told me that 10 weeks ago, I would have had the biggest LOL.

Its been tough and even today's run was slower than my last one. But its done . I'm running about 4.5km in 30 minutes so should be able to do 5k in a few weeks.

I'll support my wife who's on week 5 and see her reach the 30 minute which seems miles away to her. She's doing amazing tho.

I think I've lost about 10lbs in weight with no drastic changes in diet, I can lift more than I used to and that's straight after my run. If I can lose 6lbs by end of January then I know I'm winning. Starting to notice definition in my arms and clothes are feeling loose. I'm hoping to continue 3 runs per week for 30 minutes as this really does work.

Do I get a grad badge or do I have to wait until it 5k in 30?

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ChrisAllen1Graduate

Well done and 4.5k in 30 minutes is an excellent pace, you have graduated now and can get your badge.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done on Graduating the program duck78 and being able to run for 30 minutes 🎉🎉🎉🎉 🎉 🎉

Sounds like you are reaping the benefits of your new ability, its great isn't it. Keep up the 30 min runs and you will find you can reach that 5k goal too..

In the meantime...you have Graduated so step up for your badge.👏👏👏👏

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ChairmanoftheboardsGraduate

Great stuff 👍

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Congratulations on finishing the programme! And welcome to your new running life. So nice to hear all the benefits running has brought you. Well done. 👏👏👏

And good luck to your wife, too!

Sadie-runs 🏃‍♀️

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PashleyPedallerGraduate

Great stuff - congratulations!

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Maddee_6333Graduate

Well done 🏅🥇🎖

And good luck to your wife👍

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GetfitokGraduate

congratulations, that's fantastic :)

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2017runnernat

Well done! Love hearing success stories. I’m about to start my journey. We’ll see how it goes! Xx

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AnneDroidGraduate

Woohoo! Go you. 2018 is going to be great for you and your wife.

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