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I’m 61 and about to start week 9. I’m amazed to have got this far - never thought it possible as I’m a couple of stone overweight

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Well done Phil that’s excellent I’m on week 9 as well run 2 tomorrow and hopefully graduation on Sunday morning. Good luck with your run 👍

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Go Phil! Enjoy graduation week, you deserve it.

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telford_mikeGraduate

Get out there and smash it Phil. You’re completely prepared for it. I loved week 9 - everything just seemed to fall into place. Good luck!

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Fabulous450Graduate

Yaay Phil!! Go you!! W9 will be amazing! Have an incredible time and enjoy every moment! Brilliant! 😁😁❤️

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I’m the same age as you Phil and didn’t think it was possible. I graduated a few weeks ago and did my first 5k race not long after. I’m hoping to build on 5k now and who knows half marathon? 😂🏃🏻‍♂️. You’ll smash it and love doing it.

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Phil56Graduate in reply toVaubow

Thanks Running is something I used to hate but building up gradually has been really encouraging. It’s been a bit hot but hopefully cooler weather will help when I complete week 9

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Aml31

Well done. I’m. 67 just and have just had a break as I’m on holiday. Hope I get to week 9. I’m about to start week 4. It will be cooler so hopefully I will get past that point of I can’t do this.

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Phil56Graduate in reply toAml31

You’ll be fine especially if Jo Whiley is encouraging you! It’s amazing what can achieve

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