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Graduated !!!!!!

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One photo of a very hot and sweaty me with a face the same colour as my shirt after my final run of the programme πŸ˜ƒ

I had planned to run some where a bit more scenic for my graduation run but the grave yard has been my friend for weeks and I enjoy its peacefulness (no pun intended).

I didn’t pace the run well from the off, running my first K in 4.90 mins and I knew then that bouncing along like skippy was going to make the rest hard .. and it did.. arduous is how it felt , but I knew that if Simon could do it with a dicky stomach then Amanda could do it with out passing out on a grave stone!!

I became so hot at one point I thought my face was peeling off and negative thoughts started to creep in, should have got up earlier , should have drunk more water, why don’t you stop and do it tomorrow know one will know . But I would know and being part of this community of runners and reading all the encouraging post over the past few weeks has made me feel that I would be letting all of you down if i stopped, so on I trudged.

I didn’t quite get to 5k, 4.87 k , but , not bad for a 54 year old who really was in love with her couch and box sets during the winter and spring time.

Im actually looking forward to the consolidation runs as I am going to branch out and try lots of different routes and be brave about hills and will give the park run a whirl in September.

Thank you all again for being so funny and inspirational 😘😘😘😘

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MikeJones68Graduate

Well done, and welcome to the graduate club ;)

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amanda2463 in reply to MikeJones68

Thanks Mike I feel like Ive passed an exam 😁

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MikeJones68Graduate in reply to amanda2463

Now the real fun begins.............

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amanda2463 in reply to MikeJones68

I actually feel really positive and excited as I know I can run now , its not always pretty but I’m building confidence Ive just got to get over the β€œhope no one recognises me”

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MikeJones68Graduate in reply to amanda2463

Oh I went through that stage. I used to only run at night so nobody saw me! Now I'm running 6k in under 30 minutes I don't mind :)

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amanda2463 in reply to MikeJones68

Thats amazing!

I totally get the night running ,hence grave yard

It just took the pressure off until I felt more confident x

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ShwetaAmeta

Kudos to you,dear !! Wish you the best for your coming runs !! Wish you soon complete 5K within dedicated time frame. Take care. god bless u !!

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amanda2463 in reply to ShwetaAmeta

Thank you πŸ™πŸ»

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TkayeGraduate

Well done, fab run! Welcome to consolidating.

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amanda2463 in reply to Tkaye

Thank you I feel a sense of freedom πŸ˜ƒ

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Suzi73Graduate

Congratulations 🎊 must be said. I can relate to some of what you have said. About the negative thoughts creeping in. Well done

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amanda2463 in reply to Suzi73

Thank you its almost as if my brain was trying to stop me finishing the last run!!

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cheeseheads

congrats and well done!!

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amanda2463 in reply to cheeseheads

Thank you x

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BerksroverGraduate

Welcome to the graduate club, and hope you enjoy your consolidation rubs, all you fine people talking about finding new routes is challenging my boring status quo, will have to give it some thought

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amanda2463 in reply to Berksrover

Ive stayed fairly safe occasionally hitting the lanes i am slightly awe struck by those who are running hills and dales x

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Teddly22Graduate

Fabulous post! Well done for digging in and completing your final run! πŸ†πŸ‘πŸƒ

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amanda2463 in reply to Teddly22

Thank you x

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Jay66UKGraduate

Wowsers, what a fast run in this weather!

Congratulations on graduating and what a great smile to end it with. Well done!

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amanda2463 in reply to Jay66UK

if I”d taken a photo five minutes earlier you would have phoned an ambulance πŸ˜‚ thanks Jay for all your encouragement x

in reply to amanda2463

I'm glad it's not just me who goes as bright as a bright bright thing! Well done,you've done really well. Week 8 day 1 for me tmrw so ill soon be there. πŸ‘

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amanda2463 in reply to

Keep going I really enjoyed week eight (I can say that now its over 😁)

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Brilliant πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ well done and congratulations πŸ…πŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸ

Enjoy your acheivement and your new ability! πŸ‘πŸ˜

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amanda2463 in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Thank you xx

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DeeRunningGraduate

Oh lovely photo! Big congrats on completing the programme, especially in a graveyard πŸ˜€ Awesome. You've got a cracking pace, especially in the heat. Well done on not giving into those gremlins who whisper sweet nothings in your ear. You showed them how it's done πŸ‘

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amanda2463 in reply to DeeRunning

Thank you 😘

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Fabulous450Graduate

Congratulations Amanda2463! You have done it!! Brilliant! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸŽ“πŸ†β€οΈ

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amanda2463 in reply to Fabulous450

Thank you x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Congratulations amanda and Well done for completing the program!πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰

Step up to the podium for your well deserved Graduate badge here...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can wear it with pride as you continue your journey into the consolidation period.😎 Great plans going forward. Happy running Graduate 😊 x

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amanda2463 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

😊 I feel like a celebrity

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply to amanda2463

Definitely something to celebrate! πŸ˜„

πŸ‘‹Waves to you on the podium.😊x

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amanda2463 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you 😊

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BethMay

Congratulations - especially for braving the heat 😊xxx

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amanda2463 in reply to BethMay

Thank you serves me right for ignoring the alarm and staying in bed 😬

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BethMay in reply to amanda2463

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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RobW73Graduate

Brilliant!

Congratulations on your graduation!

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amanda2463 in reply to RobW73

Thank you x

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sallensonGraduate

Well done you!! And on a pretty warm day too :-)

Now the real fun starts!!

xx

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amanda2463 in reply to sallenson

Its like taking the stabilisers off my bike πŸ˜ƒ

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Bridget007Graduate

Well done! Fantastic πŸ˜ƒπŸŽ‰πŸ˜ƒπŸŽ‰πŸ˜ƒπŸŽ‰

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amanda2463 in reply to Bridget007

Many thanks xx

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done! You look so happy! Enjoy your summer runs! Also aiming for Sept park run!🍾🍾🍾🍾

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amanda2463 in reply to Ang33333

I feel fabulous.... now... πŸ˜‚

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running keep smiling.

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Emloutay

Well done, that is amazing!!

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amanda2463 in reply to Emloutay

Thank you xx

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Dexy5Graduate

Congratulations. What a great run. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‚πŸΎπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ…

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amanda2463 in reply to Dexy5

Thanks xx

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations for graduating, your photo is not too bad, in fact quite nice.

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amanda2463 in reply to AlMorr

Well thank you very much I thought I looked very over heated πŸ…

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SaartjieGraduate

Wow! How did you survive 4.9 mins for the 1st k?! Think I might have passed out at that point πŸ˜† Huge well done for finishing the programme. Congratulations πŸ…πŸΎπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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amanda2463 in reply to Saartjie

I completely knackered my self for the rest of my run πŸ˜‚

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ccarter100

Great job, Amanda! You rocked it!

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amanda2463 in reply to ccarter100

Thanks a million xx

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CrittermadGraduate

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ† well done you - I too had matchy matchy face and pink t- shirt πŸ‘š today πŸ˜‚

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amanda2463 in reply to Crittermad

I was soooo hot πŸ˜ƒ

Thank you xx

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Kar43

Congratulations πŸ₯‡πŸ‘ŸπŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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amanda2463 in reply to Kar43

Many thanks 😍

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_SimonT_Graduate

Wow Amanda! You look amazing! Not pink at all. You look like you’ve just got off an air conditioned coach after doing your make up!

You made a mistake quoting your age too. You need to knock 20 years off that number!

And as for your run - what a way to finish! That is a brilliant distance!

You are an absolute star and have been through this whole thing!

Many, many congratulations! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸ€©

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amanda2463 in reply to _SimonT_

Simon thank you I think I may just love you a little bit 😍

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_SimonT_Graduate in reply to amanda2463

😘

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