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Finished the program last week but hadn’t made it to 5k in 30 minutes, or at all to be honest! Got up at 5am to allow myself plenty of time but I did it! Took me 50 minutes but I couldn’t care less about the time. I did it. I was morbidly obese a couple years ago, not at my goal weight yet but now there’s no stopping me,

I’m ready for my 5k event this Saturday!

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RunBrianRunGraduate

Brilliant. Well done. Hardly anyone finishes in 30 minutes so don’t fret about that.

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SnippitGraduate

I think I’ll be the same as I’m so slow and will take a while after I’ve achieved 30mins of running to then get to 5k in whatever time. Im at week 5 at mo, very over weight & trying to sort out that side too! At least I’m running...

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Lou7744

Well done 👍

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Fabulous450Graduate

Go you!!! Took me the same time today too! And like you didn’t care. Get in that goal!! 😂 Well done you!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

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Whiteywifey in reply toFabulous450

It’s the sound it that matters! Well done to you as well!!

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Fabulous450Graduate in reply toWhiteywifey

Thank you! 😁❤️

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Core16

Total inspiration, I hope I make it as far as you

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Whiteywifey in reply toCore16

Thank you! I’m sure you will 😊

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PancakesGraduate

Oh that’s fantastic well done you!! I’m not at 5k yet I’m just working on running for 30mins so I’m well impressed!! 🏃‍♀️👍👏🏅⭐️

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Whiteywifey in reply toPancakes

You’ll get there!

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Ang33333Graduate

Well done! Took me 45 mins this week! Will never do it in 30 mins ha ha! 🐌😎

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Whiteywifey in reply toAng33333

I was hoping for 45 but I’ll take the 50!

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PollyThePlodder

Superb and congratulations to you. It takes a lot of courage to start to exercise when morbidly obese. But what an achievement, bet you never thought you would be posting this type of status.

Well done again and keep going. Your such an inspiration.

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Whiteywifey in reply toPollyThePlodder

Thank you! I lost a huge chunk of the weight just lifting weights but really loving the running now!

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MimirossiGraduate

Fabulous Whiteywifey ! I hope you are really proud of yourself!

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Whiteywifey in reply toMimirossi

I am, thank you! Getting ready for my 5k charity run today!

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Tasha99Graduate

Thank a fantastic! Well done! 🍾👌🏽

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ManxmezzoGraduate

Brilliant - I've also made it to 5K and care not a joy about the time I'm doing it in!

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JelonGraduate

Fantastic well done you did it 😊👍🏻🙌🕶

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SitherunnerGraduate

Absolutely massively well done!!!!!

Much respect and the inspiration you give to others

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