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Hi everyone. I'm Jan and I'm 54. I've done 5 full moon walks for walk the walk. It's a full on power walking marathon. My best time was 6 hours 30mins. The last one was 2013 and that killed my hips lol! Running has never been my thing. Walk for miles but run never. I started C25K a couple years ago. I got to week week 5 the 20 minute run and did that with 2 stops in between. Then I gave up. Took this up again earlier this year and have been pretty consistent. All runs on the treadmill. I've now completed week 9 run 1. I ran for a full 30 mins. That has always been my aim. My back hurts a bit so a couple days off should be ok. I should graduate on Thursday. I'm just amazed that I've come so far. I'm loving this new me. I love that my stamina is so strong. And loving the little weight loss too. I'm a runner. Might not be fast but I'm a runner. And a happy one at that.

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What a lovely post Jan..😊

You are obviously very strong and determined and definately on the home straight now...

Good luck with your last two runs before Graduation...we will all be cheering you on and waiting to greet you at the podium!

Huge well done for coming back to the program and giving it another go...it was soooo worth it.😊xxx

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Thank you x

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Well done Jan! I am 50 and like you have never been a runner but c25k has really changed that. I have just finished week 8 so one more to go but feel great. I had some lower back pain and, on recommendation from friends, invested in some proper running shoes- they have made a huge difference.

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Thank you. I'll definitely look in on getting some good shoes.

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What a story.Be proud.πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘

All the best with your continuing success.πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Thank you x

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