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Afternoon everyone!

Well, it's taken me from 15/9/2017 to today (so, nearly 7 months), but I finally completed my W9R3 this afternoon.

I cannot tell you how proud I am of myself. I've managed some good achievements before, but they have all been in areas where I excel (academia, performing art, crafts, etc.) I definitely do not excel in sports, however, so to have managed something like this feels like a greater achievement, for me.

If you're just starting out and wondering how on earth you're going to manage it, all I have to say is that it's possible. It could take you much longer than the designated 9 weeks. You might find yourself having to go back and build up your endurance along the way, but it is absolutely possible.

I'm looking forward to my next running challenge!

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Really well done you. 7 months shows some grit and determination to be sure! From here the world is your oyster :)

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AnnieW55

Congratulations 🍾🎉🍾🎉🍾🍾🍾🎉

Check out the pinned posts on the right for Completed - What Next

Your running life has really begun now! And there is so much choice of what to do, where, when, how. Slow and steady is still good to have in your mind though 😀.

Don't forget to request your graduate badge (again look in pinned for the link)

Happy running

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Well done, gillebro !

I know it hasn't always been easy for you, so your perseverance really has paid off.

Have you read the guide to post C25K running healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which may help you find some structure for the next leg of your running journey.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations on Graduating gillebro😊...

It doesn't matter how long it takes to get to the podium..You did it..and you are amazing 🌟👏👏👏

Ask for your Graduate badge here...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Lots more running adventures to be had😊x

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Bridget007Graduate

Well done that’s brilliant 🎉🎉🎉😃😃

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Congratulations 🏅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

You should be proud 👍 it's a great acherivement 😁

Onwards and onwards 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Tbae

You must be and should be so proud.🥇🏆🌟👏👏

Congratulations and very best wishes with your running journey.🌟👏👏

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PamJ58Graduate

Congratulations - you did so well to stick with it and your determination has paid off. Well done !

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Dollypink

Well done!! I also started last September got to week 8 at Xmas and I stopped running 😔I really miss it so it was back to week one on Friday. Joining a local couch 2 5k group on Wednesday can't wait xx Wish I had persevered like yourself because it's hard starting again xx

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