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I RAN 5K!!!!!!

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I actually did it! It's taken nearly a year and 3 attempts at C25k but last Friday I ran 5k in 0.43.34 without stopping. I never thought I would be able to do this at 52 years old and 3 stone overweight but I did. If I can do it anybody can so keep going everyone :-)

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Bridget007Graduate

Brilliant! Well done you 🎉😃🎉😃🎉

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CarolineKCGraduate

Well done!

Well done!

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MrskittyCGraduate

Yay! Well done! It’s a huge achievement and I hope you’re enjoying that feeling of success 😊 🎉🎉🎉

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BeccymGraduate

Well done good running.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done! That's brilliant 😊xx

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Elfe5Graduate

Fantastic! You are an inspiration! 😀

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Tinkerbella5

Fantastic so happy for you. I am similar in age and 3 stone over also. I hope I can achieve your stamina and keep at it.

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KKThomasGraduate in reply toTinkerbella5

You can do it!

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Late-StarterGraduate

Well done and top marks for persistence. 6k will start beckoning soon!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done you :)

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That will make you smile.

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JuliapalGraduate

Woah you kick ass!!! :D

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