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I started my c25k journey 11 months ago and remember those 1st runs were 30 seconds seemed like 2 days and I finished a hot sweaty mess (for those interested read my early posts to get my back story)

The support and encouragement I got (and continue to get) from the mentors on here got me through, I was an over weight ex smoker, had high blood pressure and my cholestral wasn't good (but other than that was doing ok lol)

TODAY, well I'm not quite the racing snake I hope to be but I'm getting there, my cholestral now reads 4.5 and my blood pressure is normal (no medication) and tomorrow I run my 1st half marathon yep this little old pot bellied running machine takes part in the Derby half marathon

So if this little old (60) pot bellied running machine can do this so can you, just remember slow and steady with feet kissing the ground and you'll not go far wrong.

Oh and the lady in the picture is my mum and she'll be in my heart every step of the way tomorrow, love you mum

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LorijayGraduate

A great and inspiring post, thank you Rolysmate!! And a big congratulations on your achievement. Good wishes for tomorrow's event. One proud mum I would suggest! :)

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Oh this is lovely. Thank you for posting and for being so inspirational. Hope you enjoy your half marathon. I am in awe! Do report back! 😁👏

That was a lovely read. I wish you the very best for your big day and for your future running adventures. Love the positive vibes 🏃‍♀️

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KimterryGraduate

Lovely post. Good luck for tomorrow - have a great time! 👍

Good luck racing 🐍.... your mum will be there

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to

oh most certainly xx

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57jas60Graduate

Well done for what you’ve achieved so far and good luck for tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration.

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Decker

Have a fantastic race Rolysmate! Your mum would be most proud.

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DebJogsOnGraduate

Great stuff rolysmate - have missed you of late. I remember some really supportive comments and posts from you when I started oit last year.

Wishing you a marvellous half marathon tomorrow and expecting a full report 😊

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to DebJogsOn

Thank you Deb

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Nice one rolysmate

Have a great day.

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you sir

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Bridget007Graduate

Wow! Well done that is absolutely brilliant 😃

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GetfitokGraduate

Wow! Half marathon, that's some achievement! Your mum would be so proud.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Just lovely rolysmate ....you’ve been an inspiration to me since I started, thank you. Your Mum will always be in your heart...

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