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Graduated - at last !

Some of you will know it’s been a difficult week. My last run was meant for wed but was away from home so planned it for tomo- sat.

Woke up early and decided to get up and out there.

Completed but have no real sense of achievement, excitement or happiness. Think that’s prob due to events of the last days- maybe that’ll come later .

To my lovely friends who have recently graduated or are about to- thank you, thank you ,thank you. Your support has meant the world to me. You’ve made me smile and laugh a lot. I’ve been mentally scarred from some photos ( you know who you are!!) but have loved the support.

Huge thanks must also go to our amazing coaches - what amazing support. We’re all very lucky .

Not sure what the future hold for me and running at the moment . It’s been a blast dear friends- love you all xxx

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Guesty26 profile image
Guesty26Graduate

Well done mumsygill youve done amazing enjoy your graduation weekend 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏆🏆🍾🍾🍾

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Guesty26

Thank you ❤️

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Dexy5Graduate

Congratulations Mumsygill, good to see another 60 year old on the podium. Who'd have thought we could do this in 9 weeks? Celebrate in style. 🍷🍸🍹🍰🏅🏆😄

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Do plan on having quite a few celebratory drinks very soon! Thank you x

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pianoteacherGraduate

Congratulations! 🍾🍾

It's a fantastic achievement and a huge one too - I expect it will just take a little while to sink in x

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to pianoteacher

Thanks Hun - been quite a week! X

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Jay66UKGraduate

Well done! Sorry to hear that life has taken the shine off graduation for you. I hope manage to deal with whatever it is and then get chance to realise what a massive achievement this is. I hope you keep running and continue to enjoy it.

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

I hope I do too Jay! Thanks for everything xx

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F1ipperationGraduate

Congratulations!! 👍🏃‍♀️🎺🎺🏆🏅💪🏻 🍾🍾 I hope that you keep going 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to F1ipperation

Thank you so much!

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EssexdiggerGraduate

Congratulations, a great achievement in difficult circumstances from the sound of it. Love and support on here has helped us all in so many ways. I hope it continues to do so. 🏆

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Essexdigger

Thank you- lovely words. The support really has been brilliant!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations, great feeling for you, shout it out to the world, " I did a 30-minute run"

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you!

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Bridget007Graduate

Well done! Absolutely brilliant 🎉😃🎉😃🎉 it’s just the start 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Bridget007

Thanks Bridget- I hope so too!

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owmeknees

Very well done and so sorry to hear things have been difficult for you these last few days. Life is cruel sometimes! Good for you for getting out there this morning and graduating. I hope you will be able to enjoy stepping up on the podium. Congratulations 👏🎉💃🍾

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to owmeknees

Thanks very much for these words . Starting to feel proud of myself!! X

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DebellGraduate

To complete C25k is a real achievement at our age and shows dogged determination which is a good skill to have in our arsenal for all aspects of life. Good luck good running. X

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Debell

It’s the most determined I’ve been for a while- want to be around for quite a while yet! Thank you x

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Cazza26Graduate

Well done, Mumsygill! I do hope you continue with your running and will eventually be able to be proud of your achievement!

Good luck.

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Cazza26

The week is nearly over - gin is on the horizon and starting to feel proud of myself. Thank you !

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Cazza26Graduate in reply to Mumsygill

Have already cracked open a bottle of Chardonnay as a friend popped round.....It’s Friday, after all!! Will raise a glass to toast your achievement! 🥂

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Cazza26

🥂😘

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Marvo69Graduate

Good for you! Huge congratulations, you're an inspiration!! x

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Marvo69

Marvo!! Not sure about inspiration tho!😂

Thanks for your support and the laughs! Is there room for me on that podium next to you ?! 😘

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Marvo69Graduate in reply to Mumsygill

Yep

You come and cuddle up over here..x

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Marvo69

😂😂😂 don’t tell anyone else! X

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18WindmillGraduate

Congratulations Gill. I’m sorry the experience hasn’t been all we would have hoped for...but for now, it’s done. Try to keep on going. And have wine tonight. 🥇🎉🎉🎉

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to 18Windmill

Thank you so much- and for all the support too. It’s been quite a journey eh?

Yes it’s done. My lovely MIL would have been so proud of me.

Don’t you worry- everything’s chilling ready for tonight!😂😘

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18WindmillGraduate in reply to Mumsygill

Yes she would. Raising a toast this eve. Xxx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to 18Windmill

🥂🥂🥂

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BerksroverGraduate

Can I add my congratulations and admiration to the others that have gone before me, I too hope you can enjoy the enormity of your achievement and enjoy the bubbles!🥂

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Berksrover

Thanks so much for your lovely kind words . It’s starting to sink in now- the bubbles or should I say gin, is flowing!!

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SandieFGraduate

Enjoy that gin! You have certainly earned it. Enjoy that and revel in your achievement. Massive congratulations!!! 🍸🍸🍸🥇

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to SandieF

Thanks so much Sandie! Really appreciate it! Oh and yes- I am!😂

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Debsy2008Graduate

Congratulations 🎉 keep going 💪🏼

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Debsy2008

Thank you deb!

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Ang33333Graduate

Yay! Just looked at my phone, been at work all day! So so pleased for you!!!! You should be very proud of the achievement!! Well done!!!! Now let us know how your runs go after graduation!! 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Ang33333

Thanks Ang! Had a couple of gins so the world is feeling better already! Thanks soooo much for everything Ang. Will keep you posted - have a brill weekend x

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Ang33333Graduate in reply to Mumsygill

You too! Enjoy the gin! Wine here tonight!! 🥂😁

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Ang33333

🥂🤪🥂🤪

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Susietirzah78Graduate

Congratulations! Sorry to hear things haven’t been good this week and therefore you’re not feeling as elated as you should. Feel proud that you have done this and I hope that soon you will feel as happy as you deserve to feel. Sending love xx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Susietirzah78

Hello fellow graduate ! Thank you for your kind words. I will feel proud and hope to continue and consolidate my runs. We’ve all come so far. 🏃🏼‍♀️😘

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over61andstilltryingGraduate

Hello Mumsygill, I am so sorry that you have such a difficult week, so to have gone out and run is quite something. Congratulations! 🍾🥂🎓🎉🎉🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Well done you!

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to over61andstilltrying

Thank you for your lovely message. The run took my mind off events of the week so that was good. It’s sinking in now that I’ve done it! Almost want to go out now and do it again- mind you running on gin probably isn’t recommended!😂😘

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EiralasGraduate

Congratulations on your wonderful achievement! I'm sorry that you couldn't enjoy the moment as you had hoped, but I hope that running will help you cope with the rough times x

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Eiralas

Thank you so much for your kind words . Time is a great healer as they say it was just unfortunate timing I guess. My graduation run did help clear my mind and blow some cobwebs away . Thank you x

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EiralasGraduate in reply to Mumsygill

Sending some hugs as it sounds like you need them. You can't rush the healing, but running gives you a space to process your thoughts and feelings, and even to have a bit of a break from them - which can feel like such a relief and makes them more bearable when they return xxx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Eiralas

Very wise words - sounds like you speak from experience . Thank you again x

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Congratulations! Very well done 🏅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoy your fabulous acheivement 👍😁

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thanks so much Jo. Starting to feel proud!!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Mumsygill

You really should be. Give yourself a gold star. 🌟 You've done yourself proud, don't let anything else take that away. 👍😉

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JoBCGraduate

Oh well done Gill !!!! Huge congratulations 🤗🏃🏽‍♀️🎉🍾🍾 So sorry this is a belated well done but so chuffed for you. Huge cwtch and go girl xxxxx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to JoBC

Thanks so much hun. Can’t quite believe it my self! We’ve come so far! Xxx

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JoBCGraduate in reply to Mumsygill

We have indeed, wish we could all meet up for a celebratory drink 🍸 🍾 but I’ll toast you next weekend on a job well done 👍🏻 keep going and keep in touch 🤗 your fabulous and a true treasure!!!! Xx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to JoBC

Blaaaaaaah- you made me cry!!! Think we’re both flippin brilliant to be honest . Us and our fellow grads. What an amazing bunch. Keep going and we’ll compare notes soon! Xxx

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JoBCGraduate in reply to Mumsygill

Oh so sorry didn’t meant to do that and I’m sending you virtual tissue!! but I know if we met I’d love you as much as I do virtually. Big cwtch and yes definitely xx

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to JoBC

❤️❤️❤️

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MyrarGraduate

Congratulations mumsygill ...So proud you must be ...All the best to you ..I hope that podium was all shiny for you ...😊😊

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Myrar

Thank you so much. Polishing my medal as we speak !

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Tbae

Very many congratulations.🥇🏆🌟👏👏

Yes be proud.👍

Take care of you.🌟👏👏

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MumsygillGraduate in reply to Tbae

Kind words - thank you. Means a lot.

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